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  1. What are the symptoms of herniated disc in lower back?

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    Dr. Anuvitha Kamath

    Dr. Anuvitha Kamath community pageMBBS · 3 years of expThe vertebral discs become dehydrated and start to degenerate due to the increasing age. The discs herniate an...Read more
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  3. Herniated disc

    Also known as: slipped disc, spinal disc herniation
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    Symptoms & Reports
    If you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

    The symptoms depends on the area of the herniated disc and may include:

    • Pain in the back, arm, leg, and foot
    • Recurrent back muscle spasm
    • Numbness or tingling along thigh
    • Muscle weakness
    • Burning in the shoulders, neck or arm

    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Causes

    • Herniated disc occur due to gradual wear and tear. The causes include:
    • Aging causes spinal cord to lose their water content, making them less flexible and more prone to a tear or rupture with strain or twist, for eg., lifting heavy objects
    • Trauma such as a blow or fall on the back
    • The risk factors include:
    • Over weight - excess weight puts stress on lower back disks
    • Physically demanding jobs such as pushing, lifting
    • Genetics - Family history may increase the risk

    Prevention

    • Exercise - strengthens trunk muscles
    • Maintaining good posture reduces pressure on the spine and discs
    • Maintain a healthy weight - more weight puts pressure on the spine and discs

    Complications

    If untreated, the complications include:

    • Paralysis
    • Bladder/bowel incontinence

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  4. Mayo Clinic
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  10. WebMD
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  11. Healthline
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  12. Verywell Health
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