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Can nerve irritation like sciatica or pinched nerve in the neck lead to stroke, if pinch is long lasting?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No : To sciatica and not directly related in the neck.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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No: Stroke occurs in the brain. Sciatica refers to irritation of nerves originating in the spinal cord.

Dr Singel and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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No: Stroke occurs as a result of an insult to the brain. Typically due to lack of blood supply to a portion of the brain, which occurs following a bleed or following a blockage of arterial flow to the brain tissue. It does not occur due to nerve irritation from a "pinched" nerve.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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