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Sciatica
A condition that results in pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It results from injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower spine and runs down the back of each leg.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Lower back, Leg
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