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What are l4 and l5 nerve damage symptoms?
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Leg: Classic L4 and L5 symptoms include pain that runs down the leg associated with possible sensory loss to the ankle(l4) or to the big toe (l5). Additionally weakness can be seen in dorsiflexion (raising your foot toward the ceiling).
Answered 6/30/2019
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Back and leg pain: The L4 and L5 nerve roots make up part of the sciatic nerve, typically cause low back pain, buttock pain and pain into the calf and foot.
Answered 6/3/2019
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