Patient's question:
Multiple and repeated occurrences of pain in various parts of the body, lower back pain, leg pain. Resting is fine, but the pain intensifies after exercise. Coughing with force makes the pain even worse, especially at night. My friend said I might have a problem with the sciatic nerve. What tests should I do at the hospital for sciatica?Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations you mentioned are indeed consistent with a herniated disc causing compression of the sciatic nerve. It's best to visit a hospital for examination. You can make an appointment with the orthopedics department. The main examination should involve a CT scan or MRI. If it's confirmed that the herniated disc is compressing the sciatic nerve but it's not severe, physical therapy can be performed for a period of time. If it's severe, it's best to undergo surgery as soon as possible.