No.... Picture this... Looking down on a disc, with the back at 6 o'clock and the stomach at noon: If a disc herniates at the 4-5 or 7-8 o'clock it can "pinch" a nerve. If toward noon, there are no nerves to be involved. Also, herniating toward the 6 o'clock, there is too much room for the spinal cord to be involved (except under very rare circumstances... THIS ANSWER DOESN'T EVEN ADDRESS THE QUESTION THAT WAS ASKED!!!!
No. That is just not possible.
No, a herniated disc does not cause blood in the stool. See your health care provider, as blood in the stool always deserves a visit.
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A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
There is no specific hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery. However, there are plenty of doctors that specialize in herniated disc surgery.
A herniated disc can cause problems or symptoms like leg weakness, back pain, and numbness or pain that radiates down the legs. A herniated disc occurs when there is a rupture of a disc that acts as cushion between the bones in the spine. If the disc presses on nerves, then a person can experience these symptoms.
There is no average award or settlement for a herniated disc, because so many different factors are involved. Award amounts will vary depending on whether the cause was negligence or not and what actually happened. A range for a settlement amount for a herniated disc is anywhere from $20,000 to $150,000 or more.
The symptoms of a herniated disc will be different from time to time it depends on the location and the position of the disc. If you have constant pain in your lower back you may have a herniated disc.
The type of headache a herniated disc usually causes is most frequently Cervicogenic Headache. However, the pain and spasms from a herniated disc may also trigger Migraine in a susceptible individual. For proper diagnosis and treatment, seek the help of a headache specialist.
Herniated disc that are not pressing on a nerve, may be lower back ache to no symptoms. A herniated disc that is hitting a nerve, may cause weakness, numbness and or pain in the area or path that the nerve travels. If your herniation is in lumbar (lower) you may start to get a sciatica. This is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, that shoots pain through buttocks and down the leg and can also cause lower back and leg pain. When herniation is in upper lumber located near bottom of ribs, then your thighs could possibly hurt. Herniation in the neck can cause numbness and or pain in chest, shoulders, and or arms.
Yes, if an accident is bad enough, it will cause a hernia. This is why it is important to go to the hospital and get an exam after an accident.
A herniated disc