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Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk)
Alternative Names: Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Symptoms: SYMPTOMS OF HERNIATED LUMBAR DISK severe low back pain pain radiating to the buttocks, legs, and feet pain made worse with coughing, straining, or laughing tingling or numbness in legs or feet muscle weakness or atrophy in later stages muscle spasm Text Continues Below SYMPTOMS OF HERNIATED CERVICAL DISK neck pain, especially in the back and sides deep pain near or over the shoulder blades on the affected side pain radiating to the shoulder, upper arm, forearm, and rarely the hand, fingers or chest pain made worse with coughing, straining, or laughing increased pain when bending the neck or turning head to the side spasm of the neck muscles arm muscle weakness Signs and tests: A physical examination and history of pain may be sufficient to diagnose the disorder. A neurological examination will be performed to evaluate muscle reflexes, sensation, and muscle strength. Often, examination of the spine will reveal a decrease in the spinal curvature in the affected area. Straight-leg-raising test that reveals leg pain is diagnostic of a herniated lumbar disk. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>