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Sciatica (cont.)

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Sciatica is a clinical diagnosis. In other words, the doctor will be able to make the diagnosis based on your medical history, a physical examination, and your description of your symptoms. If you have had sciatica for only a brief time and you have no sign of any other diseases, no lab studies or x-ray films may be needed.



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