Numbness of the buttocks on both sides and numbness and swelling of the legs can be seen in physiological conditions, but also in pathological conditions such as herniated discs, ankylosing spondylitis and other diseases. You should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.
1. Physiological conditions: commonly seen in sedentary conditions, where the arteries and nerves are compressed for a long period of time, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the legs and buttocks, and symptoms of nerve numbness.
2. Herniated disc: Non-infectious inflammation of the sciatic nerve due to continuous compression of the herniated disc. This leads to numbness in the buttocks and thighs innervated by the sciatic nerve. At this time, oral medication and surgical treatment are needed, and the medication can choose non-steroidal analgesics and glucocorticosteroids, such as isobutylphenylacetic acid, naproxen, prednisone.
3. Ankylosing spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis is genetically related and mainly involves the backbone and trunk. It is easy to lead to pelvic deformation leading to compression of the surrounding nerves, numbness of the buttocks on both sides, legs are also numb and swollen phenomenon, at this time, you can take anti-rheumatic drugs, such as methotrexate, Lei Gongteng and so on.
In addition to the above, there are other diseases that will appear the symptoms, it is recommended to consult the doctor in time, improve the examination, and treatment under the guidance of the doctor.