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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