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Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that travels from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg along the sciatic nerve, often with tingling, numbness or weakness in the foot. It is a symptom, not a diagnosis: in most people it is caused by a herniated lumbar disc pressing on a nerve root, and in older adults by spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Nine out of ten episodes settle within 6 to 12 weeks with medicines, activity modification and physiotherapy. Iswarya Hospital's neurosurgeons review your MRI and tell you plainly whether you need surgery. Microdiscectomy or decompression is advised when leg pain persists beyond three months despite treatment, when weakness is progressive, or urgently when there is numbness around the saddle area or loss of bladder or bowel control, which is an emergency.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
- Pain shooting from the lower back or buttock down one leg, often below the knee
- Tingling, pins and needles or numbness in the leg or foot
- Weakness lifting the foot or standing on the toes
- Pain worse on sitting, coughing or sneezing
- Numbness around the inner thighs or buttocks (seek emergency care)
- Difficulty passing urine or controlling bowels (seek emergency care)
🚨 When to See a Doctor
For severe, sudden or rapidly worsening symptoms, do not wait for an appointment callback. Seek emergency care. For a routine concern, our care team can help you choose the appropriate specialist. This page cannot diagnose your symptoms.
🏥 Treatment at Iswarya Hospital
Trusted expertise and global-standard neurological care, covering both neurology and neurosurgery for a wide range of brain and spine conditions.
👨⚕️ Our Neurology Specialists
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), PGDRM, FEBN, FNOH, FIHN
15+ years Experience
ℹ️ This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Plan your first visit
Not sure which specialist to see? Tell our care team the reason for your visit and we will help you choose.
- Bring previous prescriptions, relevant test reports or scan images, a medication list and photo ID.
- If you plan to use insurance, bring your policy details. OPD, tests and admission benefits depend on your individual plan and approval.
- Your first consultation determines which tests or treatments are needed; not everyone needs every test listed on this page.
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