pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs down the length of the leg to the foot; usually caused by pressure on the nerve due to disk prolapse or a tumor, abscess, or blood clot
A common pregnancy-related condition, caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, which passes through the pelvis. Symptoms, which include pain, tingling, or numbness in the lower back and down the legs, often last only a few hours but can, in severe cases, linger throughout pregnancy.
Numbness, tingling, or pain in the back of the legs and/or buttocks caused by a herniated or slipped disc.
Pain in the area of the sciatic nerve, leading down from the lower back to the legs.
Painful condition resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve.
An inflammation of the sciatic nerve, usually marked by pain and tenderness along the course of the nerve through the gluteal region, thigh and leg.
The name given to lower back and leg pain caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve.
An old word which means leg pain from a pinched nerve. This is usually distinguished from lumbago, another old word which refers to back pain.
Late Lt. from Gr. Ischiadikos of the hip. Sciatic neuralgia with pain in the lumbrosacral region that radiates down the back of the thigh, the lateral aspect of the leg and into the foot. It results from involvement of the sciatic nerve roots or trunk by tumour, i ntervertebral disc displacement or inflammation. It may be accompanied by a neurological deficit of the reflexes, muscle power or sensation of the lower limb.
Pain or inflammation going from the back to the buttock along the sciatic nerve.
neuralgia along the sciatic nerve
a nerve that goes from your spine to your leg
an extremely painful condition that often accompanies low back pain and can affect either one or both lower extremities
Sharp pain that radiates from the back or hip down the leg. It is caused by a herniated lumbar disk (a condition in which the soft, gelatinous central portion of the lumbar disk, in the lower back, is forced through a weakened part of the disk, irritating the nerve root) pressing on the sciatic nerve. (Spinal)
Strictly speaking it is pain along the length of the sciatic nerve, that is down the back of the thigh, through the calf and into the foot. It is sometimes used more loosely to describe any leg symptoms.
Any painful disorder extending from the hip down the back of the thigh and surrounding area.
Term for symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning along the branches of the Sciatic nerve. These areas include the buttocks, back of the legs, to the ankle and foot.
Pain, tingling, or numbness running down the buttock, hip, and thigh is called sciatica. It can be caused by the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the sciatic nerve. Two sciatic nerves run from your lower back down your legs to your feet.
A pain that radiates from the lower back into the buttocks and down the back of one or both legs caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerves, the largest nerves of the body.
Sciatica is a nerve root pain originating in the back and radiating down the leg. Causes of sciatica can include, but are not limited to, herniated discs, inflammation, or spinal stenosis.
Pain, numbness, tingling in the distribution of the sciatic nerve, which travels from deep in the buttock down to the foot.
A common pregnancy-related condition. Pain in the leg, lower back, and buttock caused by pressure of the growing uterus on the sciatic nerve. Apply heat and rest to relieve the condition.
A lay term indicating pain along the course of a sciatic nerve, especially noted in the back of the thigh and below the knee. Pain radiating down the sciatic nerve into the posterior thigh and leg; can be caused by irritation of a nerve anywhere from the back to the thigh.
A syndrome characterised by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and into the lower extremity along its posterior or lateral aspect and most commonly caused by prolapse of the intervertebral disk, the term is also used to refer to pain anywhere along the course of the sciatic nerve.
A description of pain and/or numbness associated with inflammation of the sciatic nerve, usually due to compression of the spinal nerve between fifth lumbar (L5) and first sacral ertebrae(S1). It is often the result of a herniated nucleus pulposus at the L4-5 or L5-S1 levels.
Inflammation of the one of the sciatic nerves, which is the longest type of nerve in your body. Sciatica nerves run from your lower spine, through your buttocks and into each leg and foot. Sciatica is a syndrome that involves pain radiating from the back into the buttock and down the leg.
a pain that originates along the sciatic nerve.
Painful condition where pain goes down along the sciatic nerve. It is ordinarily due to a herniated disc in the lumbar region of the spine, radiating to the buttocks and to the back of the thigh, to the leg or foot. Sciatica has been described in medical literature for 3,000 years, but only for sixty years has the herniated disc been attributed as the cause.
Sciatica is a common pregnancy-related condition. Pain in the leg, lower back, and buttocks is caused by pressure of the growing uterus on the sciatic nerve. Sometimes applying heat and resting will relieve the condition.
Pain and altered sensation along the course of the Sciatic nerve - the buttocks, hamstring, calf, heel and foot. This is usually caused by a problem in the lower back; but can be due to irritation at any part of the Sciatic nerve.
Pain radiating down the leg(s) below the knee along the distribution of the sciatic nerve, usually related to mechanical pressure and/or inflammation of lumbosacral nerve roots.
Irritation of the sciatic nerve resulting in pain or tingling running down the inside of the leg.
pain felt down the back and outer side of the thigh. The usual cause is a herniated disc, which is pressing on a nerve root.
Pain along the length of the sciatic nerve running down the back of the leg. Often used to describe leg symptoms.
Achiness that may include tingling, numbness or muscle weakness along the sciatic nerve. This major nerve runs through the buttock muscles into the back of the thigh and divides into two nerves behind the knee that run down into the foot.
Pain down the back of the legs in the area serviced by the sciatic nerve
Pain radiating down a leg usually due to nerve irritation in the lower back area. Sometimes electrical sensations are associated with it.
A lay term refers to a symptom and not to a disease - indicating pain along the course of a sciatic nerve, especially noted in the back of the thigh and below the knee.Sciatica. It usually starts from the buttock and extends posteriorly (behind) down to the thigh, calf and foot. Impinchment on the sciatic nerve can be caused by: herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or spondylolisthesis. Other conditions that should also be considered are, Piriformis Syndrome and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. Symptoms that may constitute a medical emergency include progressive weakness in the legs or bladder/bowel incontinence. Patients with these symptoms may have "Cauda Equina Syndrome" and should seek immediate medical attention. Also See: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome
Pain along the sciatic nerve usually caused by a herniated disk of the lumbar region of the spine and radiating to the buttocks and to the back of the thigh.
term used to describe any form of stabbing back pain which extends to the legs.
severe pain in the leg along the course of the sciatic nerve felt at the back of the thigh and running down the inside of the leg ( Kaishore Guggulu)
Pain that radiates to the leg or buttocks, as a result of compression of the nerve roots in the spine that join to form sciatic nerves.
pain that courses along the sciatic nerve in the buttocks and down the legs. Usually caused by compression of the 5th lumbar spinal nerve.
A painful condition characterized by pain in lower back, buttocks, and leg. In pregnant women, it is often caused by pressure of the enlarging uterus on the sciatic nerve. Rest, CAM, or a heating pad may ease the pain.
Pain that is along the distribution of the sciatic nerve. This is a long nerve which runs from the lower back, past the buttock region, and down through the back and inner aspect of the leg. There is a sciatic nerve on each side of the body.
A lay term indicating pain along the course of a sciatic nerve, especially noted in the back of the buttocks and back of the leg and thigh and below the knee.
Pain felt along the peripheral distribution of the sciatic nerve.
A pain that radiates from the back into the buttocks and into the leg caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body.
Pain running from the low back to the toes related to pressure on the large nerve innervating this area—the sciatic nerve; should be evaluated by physician
A condition that causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the legs.
A condition in which the sciatic nerve is impaired. A bundle, or cable, of small nerves travels down the spine and into the pelvis area, where they come together to form the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve then branches off into each lower extremity, through the buttock and into the tops of the legs. People who have sciatica often complain of numbness or tingling in the feet or toes, or sharp, stabbing pains in the buttocks or shooting down the backs of their legs.
An inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower spine, through your buttocks, then into your leg and foot. There are actually two (2) sciatic nerves, one in each leg. When the sciatic nerve is inflamed, it can cause numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in your lower back and leg.
Nerve pain down one or both of the lower extremities; characteristics vary with individual; does not mean need for surgery
severe pain down back of thigh running down inside of leg along the path of the sciatic nerve; causes may be pressure on nerve root; trauma, injury, strain
Pain in the lower back and hip radiating down the back of the thigh into the leg, often due to herniated lumbar disk.
Painful inflammation of the sciatic nerve that sometimes results from a herniated intervertebral disc in the spine.
A condition in which pain shoots down an leg or arm as a result of a pinched nerve.
Sciatica is a pain in the leg caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. Generally, the pain travels from the back of the thigh to the back of the calf, and also may extend upwards, to the hip, and downwards to the foot. In addition to pain, there may be numbness and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg.