Experts believe sciatica inflammation (sciatica) is a symptom of a number of diseases of internal organs and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system of a person. The main causes, symptoms, medicinal methods of treatment and traditional medicine, effective in inflammation and pinching of the sciatic nerve, are presented in the article.
Causes of sciatica development
Inflammation of the sciatic nerve can be a consequence of many diseases. Most often, sciatica occurs with such diseases and pathologies as:
- osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis (the outgrowths, osteophytes formed on vertebrae, begin to press on the nerve, provoking inflammation);
- intervertebral hernia;
- vertebral trauma;
- tunnel neuropathies, most often pear-shaped muscle syndrome;
- infection (tuberculosis, malaria, syphilis, etc.);
- intoxication with alcoholism, poisoning;
- metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, gout);
- malignant formations.
Quite often, the supercooling of the body becomes a provoking factor in the inflammation of the nerve.
Symptoms of sciatica
The main sign of sciatica is sore on one side of the body. In addition, the patient feels numbness from the opposite side. Much less often in the pathological process, both legs are involved simultaneously. Immediately call a doctor if the following symptoms occur:
- swelling;
- hyperthermia;
- burning with urination.
With the start of the disease, intense pain sensations are present constantly, especially intensifying at night. Also, with sciatica there is a change in the mobility of the feet and knees, the inability to raise the straightened leg upwards, the weakening of the neurological reflexes.
Treatment of sciatica
With acute symptoms of sciatica inflammation, treatment is aimed at relieving pain, for which injections are done. Intravenous, intramuscular, and in some cases directly into the spinal canal, anesthetics are administered. A widely used method is the Novocain blockade , in which Novocaine is introduced into the lumbosacral region. The decrease in inflammatory processes is promoted by non-steroids:
- Ibuprofen;
- Indomethacin;
- Butadione.
The treatment of hormonal ointments is directed to the removal of the pain symptom in sciatic nerve inflammation:
- Hydrocortisone;
- Prednisolone.
These steroid preparations treat the external area of the lumbosacral region. For resorption of foci of inflammation and activation of metabolic processes in them are introduced:
- Lidase;
- Levamisole;
- Methyluracil;
- Aloe;
- Vitamins C and B groups.
For external use, ointments, gels and patches are used. Significant effect is achieved when performing physiotherapy, massage and exercise therapy.
Folk remedies in the treatment of sciatica
Simultaneously with medicamental therapy in the treatment of sciatica nerve inflammation, traditional medicine can be used. Many recipes of grits and compresses include such natural substances as:
- propolis;
- turpentine;
- mustard oil;
- honey;
- wax;
- horseradish root;
- bitter pepper.
Recipe for treatment of sciatica with turpentine
Ingredients:
- turpentine - 2 parts;
- water - 3 parts;
- a crust of bread.
Preparation and use
For a compress, turpentine and water are mixed. In the solution put the crust of bread and wait until it becomes soaked. Warmed bread is applied to a sore spot, covering with a film and fixing with a warm (preferably woolen) handkerchief. The compress should be kept on the body for no more than 10 minutes, otherwise a skin burn can be obtained.
Turpentine compress effectively relieves pain and reduces inflammation.