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Have Slipped Disc And Suffering From Severe Back And Leg Pain. What Could Be The Cause?
Question: Hi,
slipped disc/ herniated disc
My friend has been suffering from severe back and leg pain since 1 week. The doctors have said could be because of slip disc (MRI yet to be done).
My question is how it is caused?
Can it be because of a previous accident 10 months back, which has developed into a slip disc now?
Or how can we determine how it is caused?
slipped disc/ herniated disc
My friend has been suffering from severe back and leg pain since 1 week. The doctors have said could be because of slip disc (MRI yet to be done).
My question is how it is caused?
Can it be because of a previous accident 10 months back, which has developed into a slip disc now?
Or how can we determine how it is caused?
Brief Answer:
Accident or long hours of sitting
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I am medical doctor, an associate in Department of Orthopedics, working with an experienced Orthopedician. I answer on his behalf.
Yes, accidents can lead into such slip disc complications in later years.
Also long hours of sitting in a the chairs can lead to such spine defects.
Sometimes infections like Tuberculosis can damage the spine and lead to slip disc.
The cause can be identified through a MRI scan clearly.
Regards,
Accident or long hours of sitting
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I am medical doctor, an associate in Department of Orthopedics, working with an experienced Orthopedician. I answer on his behalf.
Yes, accidents can lead into such slip disc complications in later years.
Also long hours of sitting in a the chairs can lead to such spine defects.
Sometimes infections like Tuberculosis can damage the spine and lead to slip disc.
The cause can be identified through a MRI scan clearly.
Regards,
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