is a medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings.
Include:
• Pain and numbness, most commonly on one side of the body.
• Pain that extends to your arms and/or legs.
• Pain that worsens at night.
• Pain that worsens after standing or sitting.
• Pain when walking short distances.
• Unexplained muscle weakness.
Include:
- Physical exam: Doctor wil check your back for tenderness
- Neurological exam
- Imaging tests: include
- X-rays. Plain X-rays don't detect herniated disks, but they may be performed to rule out other causes of back pain, such as an infection, tumor, spinal alignment issues or a broken bone.
- Computerized tomography (CT scan). A CT scanner takes a series of X-rays from many different directions and then combines them to create cross-sectional images of your spinal column and the structures around it.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Radio waves and a strong magnetic field are used to create images of your body's internal structures. This test can be used to confirm the location of the herniated disk and to see which nerves are affected.
- Myelogram. A dye is injected into the spinal fluid, and then X-rays are taken. This test can show pressure on your spinal cord or nerves due to multiple herniated disks or other conditions.
4. Nerve test
Incldue:
- Medications
- Therapy:
Physical therapists can show you positions and exercises designed to minimize the pain of a herniated disk. A physical therapist may also recommend:
- Heat or ice
- Traction
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation
- Short-term bracing for the neck or lower back
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3. Surgery
Consult at AAdil hospital for medical and surgical procedure.