Kamaljeet Singh Kamaljeet Singh Asked 7 months ago

Can constipation cause sciatica pain?

Pichle hafte se mujhe motion theek se nahi aa raha, aur ab mere ek pair mein sciatica jaisa dard ho raha hai. Kya constipation ki wajah se sciatica ka pain shuru ho sakta hai?

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Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, chronic constipation increases internal pressure which can aggravate nerve pain. I have high BP, so I have to be very careful with straining in the bathroom as it spikes my pressure too. It is best to get a full checkup and manage your lifestyle rather than ignoring these symptoms.

Deepa Sharma Deepa Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A high-fiber diet with plenty of oats, papaya, and leafy greens really helps with bowel pressure. When the colon is too full, it physically presses on the sciatic nerve path. Try correcting your food habits, but please do consult a professional if the shooting pain doesn't go away.

Rajiv Mehta Rajiv Mehta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Don't listen to random people online telling you to just drink honey water or do strange stretches. Sciatica is a nerve issue and needs a proper diagnosis from a neurologist or orthopedic doc. Constipation might add to the pressure, but you need a real medical opinion to know the root cause.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan, bilkul connection hai dono ka. Mere chacha ko bhi yahi problem thi, thoda heavy constipation hote hi unka sciatica ka dard trigger ho jata tha. Safe side ke liye doc se consult kar lo, bina advice koi heavy painkillers mat lena na.

Preeti Das Preeti Das Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I am actually facing something similar and was very scared to ask anyone. Does this mean the leg pain will automatically go away if my stomach gets better? If anyone has faced this, please tell me what helped you initially.

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Ramesh Kumar Prasad Ramesh Kumar Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan babu, jab pet saaf nahi hota toh shareer ke baki hisso pe bohot dabav padta hai. Aap thoda garm paani piyein aur halka khana khayein jisse pet halka ho sake. Par agar dard bohot tez hai aur pair sunn ho raha hai, toh turant bade doctor ko dikhaiye.

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