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Disc Herniation- From The Results Understand Your Body

May 30th, 2009

Why It Is Done:

A history and physical exam are done when symptoms of a herniated disc (such as leg pain or numbness) are present.

Results:

Findings from the history and physical exam may include the following.

Normal:

Pain, weakness, or nerve-related symptoms cannot be reproduced during the physical exam. Laboratory tests and additional physical exams may be done to determine whether some other medical condition is causing your symptoms.

Abnormal:

Your history provides information that suggests irritation of and pressure on a nerve root may be a cause of your symptoms. Testing done during the physical exam causes pain and/or nerve-related symptoms that are typical of a herniated disc. Disc herniation treatment needs to be taken in order to get yourself healed fast.

 

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