4 SYMPTOMS That Require IMMEDIATE ACTION With SCIATICA!| Doc Cherry

Sciatica, a common condition that affects many, actually has lesser-known symptoms. That's why in this video, I will teach you four symptoms that you should never ignore. If you have been diagnosed with sciatic nerve pain or if you feel numbness in your lower leg. Stay with me and see at the end because I will also teach you what to do If ever God forbids, you are faced with this situation. Hi, this is again Doc Cherie, physical therapist, teaching you practical health tips and home exercise programs that you can definitely benefit from. Sciatica, which is a mysterious condition for some, is actually the compression of the largest nerve in your body which is the sciatic nerve. Maybe you can already relate to the symptoms where you feel a persistent ache in your back that radiates down to your lower leg. But here's a twist in the symptoms. Imagine going about your day-to-day activities when Suddenly you feel a loss of control over your ability to urinate or your ability to eliminate waste from your body. Your legs become too weak for you to stand or walk. You experience a sudden, severe onset. of pain and you experience a worsening of your symptoms. These will tell you that you should Do not take this lightly. Clinical studies and patient experiences have shown that these are Red flags for as much as sciatic nerve pain is concerned. Whether it is due to osteoarthritis of the spine or due to disc herniation. Never ignore these four symptoms. Loss of bowel and Bladder control. This indicates severe nerve compression in the sciatic nerve. The most pressing concern for loss of bowel and bladder control is what we refer to as cauda equina. syndrome. Although rare, it is actually severe to the point that if it is not addressed immediately, This can become a permanent disability. With cauda equina syndrome, there is actually severe compression and damage to the bundles of nerves located at the end of your spinal cord. Patients are unable to control urination and even the elimination of waste from the body. If left untreated, it will also lead to complete loss of function in your lower leg and even loss of the limb. of sensation and absence of reflex. Imagine the inconvenience it can cause the patient and to family members if one loses control over urination and the elimination of waste from the body. Moreover, it can also predispose one to frequent infections such as UTIs and even serious health issues. problems. If you're struggling with sciatica symptoms, never overlook the possibility of bowel dysfunction. and bladder control. It is very important. Leg weakness. This will tell you that sciatica is Actually getting worse. This is relatively common, and I've read it many times in the comment section. with our previous videos. If you find that your legs are too weak, that you are unable to support If your body weight makes it difficult to walk or even stand, consider it a red flag sign. and you need to have yourself checked immediately. Now the muscles that are affected are actually based on the degree of compression in the sciatic nerve. For example, if the compression of the The sciatic nerve is located in your lower lumbar spine, and you can expect weakness in your calf muscles. However, if the compression of the sciatic nerve occurs at the higher level of the lumbar spine, you may experience weakness in your groin and even in your thigh muscles, which will make movement difficult difficult such as walking, standing, and climbing stairs. You should never take this lightly. Before we proceed with the other two symptoms that you should never take for granted if you I have sciatic nerve pain, and at this point, I would like to ask a small favor from you—please click Like this video or any videos on our channel if they have been helpful to you. Also, if you haven't subscribed yet, please click the subscribe button below so you won't miss out In our future videos. Worsening pain. Look at this visual analog scale. This is a gauge for you. to determine the intensity of the pain ranging from zero to ten, with zero being no pain and ten being the worst possible pain Be severe. Try to assess your pain, and then reassess afterward to see if your pain has increased. This will indicate that it is a red flag sign for sciatica and will advise you to get yourself checked. checked immediately because this may indicate other underlying symptoms. Two possible reasons for this is increased inflammation in the structure surrounding the sciatic nerve either due to injury or trauma, or even the body's autoimmune response. This can also mean worsening of disc herniation if the cause of your sciatic nerve pain is due to a herniated disc. You see With disc herniation, we have a specific staging system, four stages for that, and that's why even on the the latter part, which is the sequestered disc, usually requires surgery. If you want to Learn more about specific stages, symptoms, and even the correct treatment for disc herniation. We have a separate video for that here, which you can revisit later when you finish this video. Lastly, if you experience a sudden onset of severe symptoms without any history of trauma or accident, please do not hesitate and please consult your doctor immediately, as these may actually mean other underlying symptoms. Severe and sudden onset of pain can actually cause debilitating and excruciating pain that can impair your ability to move and affect your quality of life. If you experience a sudden loss of control over your bowel and bladder movements, if you find that your legs are too weak to walk or stand, if you experience worsening of your pain and you experience severe and sudden onset of symptoms in the absence of trauma or injury, please have yourself checked immediately because time is your most valuable resources here. If not properly addressed, these can lead to irreversible and permanent disability. If you want to know about the appropriate exercises for sciatica based on your X-ray and MRI results, We have a video here; you can check it later, or if you want to know about the seeds that you You can incorporate these into your diet to help reduce sciatica symptoms, and we also have a video here. This will be helpful for you. 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