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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Prognosis
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Prognosis
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Prognosis
Most people with acute low back pain are back at work within a month and fully recover within a few months. According to one study, about a third of patients with uncomplicated low back pain significantly improved after a week; two thirds recovered by 7 weeks.
However, studies now suggest that up to 75% of patients suffer at least one recurrence of back pain over the course of a year. In another study, after 4 years, less than half were symptom-free. Some doctors are approaching the prob...
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...the genital or anal area Flu-like symptoms, including fever Swollen glands Pain in the legs, buttocks, or genital area Vaginal discharge A feeling of pressure in the area below the... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
...become compressed or damaged. Symptoms can include tingling, numbness, or pain that radiates to the buttocks, legs, and feet.The SpineThe back is highly complex, and pain may result from damage or... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Causes
...disease.Piriformis SyndromeSome cases of sciatica pain may occur when a muscle located deep in the buttocks pinches the sciatic nerve. This muscle is called the piriformis. The resulting condition... Read more »Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms
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