HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Specific Symptoms Of A Herniated Disk L2-L3?

I have a herniated disk L2-L3 what are the specific symptoms of this herniation? I am an old hand at this, so don't need general symptoms of disk herniation. I have had total of 11 lumbar and cervical fusions . Just can't find the info to distinguish between pyriformis syndrome and L2-3 herniation. Can you help?
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
HI. Specific as you asked for : local pain at the level of L2-3, radiating pain to hip and thigh. It may be difficult to lift the thigh in sitting position. If you do not have radiation of the pain to the legs and down , it is difficult to say pyriformis syndrome ( which itself is rare). If you have already a protruded disc at L2-3, your problems may be more due to it. One can go for clinical examination by an Orthopedic Surgeon who by examination can certainly rule out either of the diagnosis. I would advise you to go for clinical examination.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hernia


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Specific Symptoms Of A Herniated Disk L2-L3?

HI. Specific as you asked for : local pain at the level of L2-3, radiating pain to hip and thigh. It may be difficult to lift the thigh in sitting position. If you do not have radiation of the pain to the legs and down , it is difficult to say pyriformis syndrome ( which itself is rare). If you have already a protruded disc at L2-3, your problems may be more due to it. One can go for clinical examination by an Orthopedic Surgeon who by examination can certainly rule out either of the diagnosis. I would advise you to go for clinical examination.