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former Heavyweight champ Mike Tyson reveals he has sciatica which is a condition that impacts the nerve that can make him ineligible to walk and speak.
Concerns about the 56-year old grew this month after the 56-year-old was photographed in the airport in a wheelchair and also holding the walking stick.
Tyson revealed his health issue in an interview in an interview with Newsmax TV recently and said: “I have sciatica every once in a while, and it gets worse. When it gets worse I’m unable to talk! It’s a blessing that this is my only health issue I’m suffering from. I’m feeling great right now.
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NHS, sciatica is pain due to an irritation of a nerve. It is usually affecting one side, and runs through your lower back and down to your lower leg.
It can appear as a stabbing, shooting, or burning pain. Other patients have reported sensation of numbness, tingling or an aching sensation in the region.
The pain usually eases within 4 to 6 weeks, however it may last longer.
It’s possible that you’ll experience back discomfort, but it’s typically not as painful as pain that is in your leg, bottom or feet.
There’s a good chance that you’re not suffering from sciatica If you’re just experiencing back discomfort.
What can cause sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition that occurs when something rubs or presses against the sciatic nerve.
The most frequent reason is a slipped disc that occurs when the soft cushion of tissues between the bones of your spine extends out.
Another reason is spinal stenosis. It occurs when bony openings inside the spine start to shrink and make it harder for nerves.
Sciatica can also be caused by an back trauma or an injury to the spondylolisthesis in which one of the bones within your spine shifts out of place.
What are the possible treatments?
If you suffer from sciatica If you suffer from sciatica, your GP can prescribe painkillers, and may suggest exercises and stretching.
Based on how severe the discomfort is, they may recommend physiotherapy or psychological assistance.
If these methods do not perform, you’ll be taken to a specialist at a hospital who may offer pain-killing injections. This is a method to stop certain nerves within your back so that they don’t send signals for pain.
A procedure known as decompression surgery can help alleviate sciatica.
If you need to go A&E or dial the number 999.
Although sciatica isn’t a serious and dangerous condition however, it could cause serious back problems that require to be taken care of in a hospital as soon as you can.
Be on the lookout for any of these symptoms:
- sciatica on both sides
- Numbness or weakness in both legs that’s extreme or worsening
- You may feel numbness in the area of your genitals or around your lower part (anus)
- You may find it difficult to start going to the bathroom, can’t pee or you aren’t able to keep track of when you pee, and this isn’t typical for you.
- You may not be aware that you’re required to poo, or aren’t able to control your bowel movements or poo – and this isn’t typical for you.
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