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Piriformis syndrome
A condition characterized by pain in the buttucks, which may travel down the thigh or up the lower back. Made worse by sitting, the pain is from a muscle putting pressure on an important nerve (the sciatic nerve).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
| Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very 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?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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