Misdiagnosis of Sciatica

Alternative diagnoses list for Sciatica:

For a diagnosis of Sciatica, the following list of conditions have been mentioned in sources as possible alternative diagnoses to consider during the diagnostic process for Sciatica:

• Lumbar disc herniation
• Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Lumbar facet joint degenerative arthritis
• Piriformis syndrome
• Sacroiliitis
• Epidural abscess
• Peroneal nerve palsy
• Ischial bursitis

Diseases for which Sciatica may be an alternative diagnosis

The other diseases for which Sciatica is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:

• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Peripheral neuropathy

Sciatica: Hidden Causes Misdiagnosed?

Causes of Sciatica may include these medical conditions:

• Herniated disc - a common cause of sciatica
• Exertion
• Twisting back
• Obesity
• Poor posture (see Posture symptoms)
• more causes...»

Sciatica Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

• Ask the following questions - BACK PAIN
• Differential Diagnosis - Low Back Pain/Swelling
• Differential Diagnosis - Back Pain
• Approach to the Diagnosis - LOW BACK PAIN
• History and physical examination - Back pain
• History and physical examination - Back pain
• History - Low Back Pain
• Differential Overview - Low Back Pain
• History - Back pain
• History - Back pain
• Clinical Features and Diagnosis - Back Pain
• History and physical examination - Back pain
• Approach to the Diagnosis - LOW BACK PAIN

Sciatica: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed conditions in related areas may include:

• Chronic Pain Disorders -- serious medical disorders that may be undiagnosed:
  • Fibromyalgia -- Undiagnosed
  • Arthritis -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Pain Syndromes -- Undiagnosed
  • Migraine -- Undiagnosed
  • Back Pain -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Common Misdiagnoses and Sciatica

Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps, particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes. However, there are also various other causes. See causes of leg cramps or misdiagnosis of diabetes.

Tailor's bottom: Tailor’s bottom or weaver’s bottom is occasionally seen. It is a condition characterised by a bursa overlying the ischial tuberosity. The patient may present with severe pain when sitting especially on a hard chair. Irritation of the sciatic nerve may coexist and the patient may appear to have sciatica. Some of the other conditions that it has to be differentiated from include cellulitis, arthritis, gout and tendonitis

General Misdiagnosis Articles

Read these general articles with an overview of misdiagnosis issues.

• Misdiagnosis Overview
• How Common is Misdiagnosis?
• Over-Diagnosed Diseases
• Under-Diagnosed Diseases
• Types of Misdiagnosis
• Wrong Type Misdiagnosis
• Why Does Misdiagnosis Occur?
• Difficult Diseases to Diagnose
• More premium medical articles ...

About misdiagnosis:

When checking for a misdiagnosis of Sciatica or confirming a diagnosis of Sciatica, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Sciatica may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Sciatica. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis.

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