Degenerative disc disease

Treatment and symptoms of herniation of the spinal disc of the spine

It should be remembered that it is not necessary to treat lightly the herniation of the intervertebral disc. If you do not see a doctor, irreversible processes in the body are possible. This is weakness in the extremities, impaired pelvic organs and even paralysis. Therefore, the disease requires treatment. This does not mean that you should go to a surgeon. It is possible to cure medication. And there are other ways. The main thing is not to be indifferent to your health.

Symptoms of herniated discs are as follows:

• leg and back pain;
• backache;
• weakness in the muscles of the legs;
• urination disorders;
• numbness in the legs and pelvis.

With herniation of the cervical spine, the symptoms are different. There is a pain in the shoulders, neck, head. Dizziness is possible. The fingers of the hands mute, there is a tinnitus.

It happens that hernias in the intervertebral discs are detected on MRI (ie the disease proceeds without certain symptoms). In addition, often people do not pay attention to certain signals of the body or associate them with another illness.

How does this disease manifest itself?

Intervertebral disc herniation occurs when biochemical processes in them are disturbed. Most of us do not even realize that excessive physical activity brings spine damage. Therefore, many people have to experience some discomfort at the point of illness.

In the early stages of a hernia, or hernia (as it is called by doctors), dull pain occurs. Not paying attention to it can become acute – especially when lifting weights, coughing, sneezing, sharp turns. Often, not only the back and across, but also the neck, head, legs. There is a feeling of tingling feet, crawling ants.

A hernia can even cause nausea and vomiting. Often there are problems with erection. And there may also be urinary retention or incontinence, constipation, diarrhea. If you have these symptoms, you should consult your doctor to avoid serious complications.