📋Overview
This condition typically occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or irritated, often resulting from a herniated lumbar disc or an overgrowth of bone on the vertebrae. Rather than being a distinct disease, it serves as a manifestation of an underlying spinal issue affecting the nerve roots in the lower back.
The discomfort associated with this nerve irritation can vary in intensity and may be felt anywhere along the nerve pathway, though it frequently follows the route from the lumbar spine to the buttock and the back of the thigh and calf.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0036396Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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