What is herniated disc?
As the spinal disc becomes less elastic, it can rupture. When the disc ruptures, a portion of the spinal disc pushes outside its normal boundary -- this is called a herniated disc. When a herniated disc bulges out from between the vertebrae, the spinal nerves and spinal cord can become pinched.
How do members experience herniated disc?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with herniated disc*
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Pain in lower back
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Pain
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Back pain
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Fatigue
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Sciatic nerve pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for herniated disc*
Who has herniated disc on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 63 | |
| 30s | 303 | |
| 40s | 746 | |
| 50s | 1,102 | |
| 60s | 851 | |
| 70+ | 322 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 701 | |
| Female | 2,665 |
