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Sciatica

The type of pain that radiates from the lower back to your hips and legs is called sciatica. This pain results from the compression of the sciatic nerve. Some of the risk factors for sciatica are the presence of bone spurs or herniated disc, obesity, prolonged sitting, and diabetes.

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Why do I have sciatica in my right leg?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had sciatica pain in the right leg for the last seven days and cannot stand for long. I had painkillers for the same. Kindly help.  Read Full »

Dr. Bhavia K. Babu

Dr. Bhavia K. Babu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I think you have sciatica which is the pain in the lower extremities. Usually, it starts in the lumbar region and radiates to the lower limbs. Sometimes it will radiate to one leg or can affect both legs. This is due to the irritation of t...  Read Full »

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