Title: Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated Disc? |Mehta Spine UK
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2Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated
Disc?
- Back pain is the second most common reason for
people taking off from the work (the common cold
is the first). While the common cold is a simple
and harmless infection that can be easily
treated, the same cannot be said about the
debilitating back pain which makes it difficult
for you to perform any type of function. - Back strain is the most common reason for back
pain in adults and fortunately also the simplest
one at that, given it can treat very easily by
an orthopaedist or even a primary care physician.
But few times the cause of back pain can be
something serious to the tune of spinal disc
problems, most commonly herniated or bulging
discs in the spine and both these disc problems
are most often confused by the general
population.
3Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated
Disc?
- So in this blog here we discuss both these
problems, differentiate between them and make an
effort to raise awareness about these
common spinal disc problems. Read on - A brief about Spine Spine is made up of 33
vertebrae and these between these bones rest
round and small cushions called discs that are
made up of collagen and fibrocartilage.
Surrounded by the tough fibrous wall on the
outside and gel-like substance in the inside,
these discs act as shock absorbers, allows the
spine to bend and twist.
4Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated
Disc?
- So, what is the bulging disc?
- Given the spinal disc is a round cushion with
fibrous outer layer on the outside and gel-like
nucleus pulpous on the inside, over time, the
outer wall weakens and the gel-like substance
starts to push out causing the disc to bulge.
This bulging disc can protrude into the spinal
canal and sometimes can compress a nerve root
causing pain or dysfunction. - Symptoms of the bulging disc can
include numbness or tingling sensation in the
limbs, intense radiating pain in the arm or leg,
bladder or bowel weakness and few cases pain
during coughing, bending or sneezing.
5Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated
Disc?
- Causes of bulging discs
- Degeneration of the disc with ageing is the most
common cause of bulging discs. Awe age the spinal
discs can become dehydrated, flattened and
protrude into spinal canal increasing the risk of
pain and dysfunction. In few cases bulging disc
problems is also caused by strain during
intensive repetitive motions or heavy lifting,
obesity, poor posture or spinal injuries. Without
the right treatment for bulging discs, this
condition can progress into more serious
herniated disc problem.
6Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated
Disc?
- Herniated disc
- While the gel-like nucleus pulpous puts a rapid
pressure in case of bulging discs, in few cases
the outer wall ruptures in the process where the
gel gets out into the spinal canal compressing
the nerve root or spinal cord. This can result in
inflammation, intense pain or difficulty in
movements far worse than the bulging discs. This
disc herniation can happen in any part of the
spine, cervical (neck), thoracic or even lumbar
(lower back) and the symptoms can depend on the
area of the spine affected. - Symptoms can range from the pain shooting down
the arms, legs, fingers, weakened leg muscles,
difficulty in walking, balance problems, bladder
or bowel movements, coordination problems and
more. The herniated disc condition is the
progressive version of the bulging disc problem
and the causes remain the same in both cases
degeneration, repetitive motions, spinal trauma
or injury.
7Difference between Bulging Disc and Herniated
Disc?
In few cases, mild cases of the bulging disc or
herniated may resolve over time, but in severe
cases where the complications can range from
urinary and bowel incontinence, saddle
anaesthesia to paralysis. Depending on the
severity herniated discs can be treated with pain
management, physical therapy and surgery (in
severe cases) by spine surgeon in UK. So it is
always advised to consult a spine specialist in
case of any debilitating back pain to stop it in
the tracks before any serious complication. If
you are looking for treatment for herniated disc
condition or any other spinal health problems,
you can contact Children and Adult Spinal
Surgeon Mr. Jwalant S Mehta here https//www.meht
aspine.co.uk
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