Sciatica pain can strike suddenly, sending a lightning bolt of agony down your leg or causing a deep, unrelenting ache in your lower back and buttock. “Sciatica” isn’t a disease in itself but a term for the symptoms caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve – the largest nerve in the body that runs from the lower spine through the buttocks and down each leg . Most often, a herniated disc in the lower spine pinches the nerve roots, leading to pain, tingling, or numbness radiating along the nerve’s path. The good news is that in the majority of cases, sciatica improves within a few weeks without surgery . In this article, we explore effective strategies to find relief from sciatica pain and get back on your feet. Understanding Sciatica and Its Symptoms Sciatica typically affects one side of the lower body. Common symptoms include sharp or burning pain in the buttock, thigh, or calf; numbness or tingling down the leg; and sometimes muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot....

  Most women know the tell-tale signs: that persistent itch, irritation, and sometimes a cottage cheese-like discharge – classic symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection. Yeast infections are extremely common; about 3 out of 4 women will experience at least one in their lifetime. Though they’re not usually serious, they can be very uncomfortable and inconvenient. The good news is that yeast infections are generally easy to treat once you recognize what you’re dealing with. In this article, we’ll discuss how to identify a yeast infection (and not confuse it with other issues), effective treatments – including medications and home care – and ways to prevent those pesky infections from coming back. Is It Really a Yeast Infection? The vagina has a delicate balance of flora, including the yeast, Candida. A yeast infection happens when something upsets that balance (like antibiotics, hormonal changes, or diabetes) and yeast overgrows, leading to irritation. However, other infe...