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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (Slipped Disk)
Alternate Names : Cervical Radiculopathy, Herniated Intervertebral Disk, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Prolapsed Intervertebral Disk, Ruptured Disk, Slipped Disk
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Symptoms & Signs
SYMPTOMS OF HERNIATED LUMBAR DISK
SYMPTOMS OF HERNIATED CERVICAL DISK
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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
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 6/12/2002
Reviewed By : Kevin B. Freedman, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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