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How To Differentiate Between Sciatica Pain And Sacro-ileitis Pain?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Question: Hi. Can u tell me the difference between Siatica and Sacro-Illitas? And, which is more painful and which lasts the longest?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
See below!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Sciatica is impingement of the sciatic nerve which is the main nerve that supplies the lower limbs. This cases pain to be felt in the lower legs. This is common in cases of problem with the vertebral column.

Sacro-ileitis is inflammation of the ligament attachments to the bones in this area. This is commonly associated with disease conditions like Chrons's and other autoimmune disease conditions.

The severity of the pain depends on the affected individual and the duration of illness depends on management.

I hope this helps. I wish you both well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Dr. Chobufo Ditah

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How To Differentiate Between Sciatica Pain And Sacro-ileitis Pain?

Brief Answer: See below! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. Sciatica is impingement of the sciatic nerve which is the main nerve that supplies the lower limbs. This cases pain to be felt in the lower legs. This is common in cases of problem with the vertebral column. Sacro-ileitis is inflammation of the ligament attachments to the bones in this area. This is commonly associated with disease conditions like Chrons's and other autoimmune disease conditions. The severity of the pain depends on the affected individual and the duration of illness depends on management. I hope this helps. I wish you both well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.