Can sciatica be treated with a nerve block?

Patient's question:

I suddenly sat down and it was very painful yesterday. My friend said it might be sciatica. Hello, can sciatica be isolated?

Doctor's answer:

General can be treated with corticosteroid injections. Currently, it is not ruled out that it may be caused by local soft tissue injuries or lumbar disc herniation. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination first. In terms of treatment, you can also take some traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation, but specific medication should be followed by a doctor's advice. Rest more during the day, and you can also do appropriate exercises for your waist. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to go to a formal Grade III-A hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations according to their own conditions. This is the only way to treat the symptoms and recover quickly.

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