Sciatica
Symptoms
Irritation of the nerve roots that emerge from the spinal cord at the level of the problem, causing pain to refer to the buttock, groin or hamstring region. This is known as sciatica. In other cases, the pain may be felt in the front of the thighs.
Often this problem is made worse by prolonged sitting or standing in one position.
The diagnosis can usually be made based on the history of the condition, and the presence of the signs and symptoms listed above. If there is any doubt, or if the pain does not reslove with treatment, it may be necessary to have an x-ray of the spine. A CT scan or MRI scan may also show the problem.
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