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Kyle
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Kyle asked in HealthHealth & Well-BeingInjuries · 1 decade ago

What are the symptoms of a slipped disc, and how long will it hurt for?

My back is really hurting, my "***" muscles are as well, thinking its a slipped disc, can someone help please.

any response will be very nice, cheers

Update:

yeah it is defiantly down my left hand side, lower back, my leg has had twitching and pain, thats why i was thinking Slipped disc, it is really painfull.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    A slipped disc can be symptom free. If it causes pain, it is primarily due to the pressure on the nerve roots, the spinal cord or the cauda equina. The treatment will typically mean a brief period of bed-rest with appropriate painkillers. the more you rest the quicker the recovery expect the pain for about 7 to 10 days.

  • dances
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/slippedd...

    usually its associated with pains down your leg as well

    it sounds like you have pulled a muscle rather than slipped a disc

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