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Suggest Remedies For Sciatica Pain In The Left Leg
Question: I have sciatic type pain in my left leg associated with a BM all down the leg and have difficulty getting rid of the stool. I have a history of stenosis with surgery a few years ago to help ease the disc pressure on the nerve. But the sciatic nerve pain with a BM is new. My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
possible nerve compression relaps
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Your symptoms are suggestive of lesion of nerve roots in segments L5,S1-S3 since nerves for rectal sphincter control are located in this area. So first step would be to do MRI scan of lumbar and sacral spine. Other causes include rectal polyps or sphincter atonia and test called anal manometry may be useful to determine exact cause of your problems which can be then treated accordingly. WIsh you good health. Regards
possible nerve compression relaps
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Your symptoms are suggestive of lesion of nerve roots in segments L5,S1-S3 since nerves for rectal sphincter control are located in this area. So first step would be to do MRI scan of lumbar and sacral spine. Other causes include rectal polyps or sphincter atonia and test called anal manometry may be useful to determine exact cause of your problems which can be then treated accordingly. WIsh you good health. Regards
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