Patient's question:
My friend has recently been experiencing buttock pain and sometimes thigh pain, feeling it is very painful. They went to the hospital for a thorough examination and were diagnosed with sciatica. After receiving treatment at the hospital for a period of time, it hasn't been fully cured yet. Hello, how long does it usually take to recover from sciatica?Doctor's answer:
Sciatica refers to pain along the sciatic nerve pathway and its distribution area. It radiates from the buttock down the back of the thigh and outer leg. It can be caused by various conditions. The disease can be divided into two types: primary and secondary. Secondary sciatica is mainly caused by pathological changes in adjacent structures, especially lumbar disc herniation, lumbar osteoarthritis, lumbar tuberculosis, etc., leading to radicular sciatica. According to your condition, it generally takes about three months, which depends on the individual's circumstances. You can eat lean meat, fish, eggs, milk, beans, fresh vegetables, and fruits, and pay attention to gradually resuming exercise.