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Sciatic nerve pain
Sciactic nerve issue was detected and I was advised physiotherapy and meds.
But the pain has increased in the last one week and interferes with my work.
Physiotherapy doesn't help. The painkillers are not working too.
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Dr. Subhradeep Majumder
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Greater Noida
Sciatica may present with acute aggravation in between.
You need to do CT scan of spine to know where the nerve is being compressed
Next Steps
either visit an orthopaedician or can do an online consultation
Health Tips
Lumbosacral belt use can be helpful
may require different pain killer for nerve root pain
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