Bowel or Bladder Problems
Pressure on the static nerves may lead to loss of control of the bladder and bowel – a condition known as cauda equina syndrome. Bowel or bladder problems are extreme symptoms of sciatica that require immediate medical attention to avoid further complications. There is a sudden change in your ability to control these body parts, leading to unhealthy or embarrassing occurrences. It may also cause loss of sensation during urination or suppress the desire to urinate, and if left untreated, it may affect sexual performance or result in paralysis. [5]
Now that we’ve discussed this condition’s symptoms, it is essential that we also look at the causes.
Here are five causes of sciatica: