The problems caused by a herniated disk (slipped disk) are as follows;
Back pain, Under stress, a disk's inner material may swell, pushing through its tough outer membrane. The entire disk becomes distorted. With an injury, all or part of the core material may protrude through the outer casing at a weak spot, pressing against surrounding nerves. If further activity or injury causes the membrane to rupture or tear, the disk material may cause pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves that radiate from it. This causes extreme, debilitating pain. It's an unmistakable signal to stop all movement immediately. Further disk damage may be irreversible. In some instances, the injured disk itself is the source of pain. All of this usually is attributed to age and genetics
It depends on how bad and what levels are involved, but usually there is some moderate to severe pain involved and depending on pain levels, limited mobility may result as well.
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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.
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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.
Symptoms of a herniated disk can be obtained by one's physician. There are also many web sites that offer symptoms of common health problems that list the symptoms of a herniated disc.
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
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.
There is no specific hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery. However, there are plenty of doctors that specialize in herniated disc surgery.
A weaker leg can cause a herniated disc. The reason for this is because with the weaker leg, the body is not always standing upright. This puts more weight on one side of the back and spine.
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.
It impossible to answer such a question on WikiAnswers. Your doctor is the person you should consult for your medical problems.
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.