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What Causes Numbness In The Genital Area While Suffering From Sciatica?
I suffer from sciatica , i have for years and have pain in both legs and some numbness in genital area. Now ive got a tugging sensation around my anus its driving me mad, i have to go to the toilet more often because of the irritation. I was checked at hosp in Aug for cauda equina, just an internal to test for muscle strength
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
It is quite common and due to nerve involvement in the groin and thigh. Generally, no treatment is required and if the symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is quite common and due to nerve involvement in the groin and thigh. Generally, no treatment is required and if the symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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