The disc is the disk that exists between the vertebrae in the spine. This disk has the function of absorbing the shocks that affect the spine. The basic material that makes up this disk is gelatin-like material. This disc is surrounded by an external belt. To maintain the stability of the internal disk in a way that prevents him from sliding or pressure on the nerves of the spinal cord or on the spinal cord itself.
There are many factors that lead to the severing of the ligament that surrounds the disk, including: that the person carries heavy objects, or by exposure of this person to a very strong accident, in addition to age, or excess weight leading; all these reasons may lead to cutting this The ligament, which works to slide the disk (disc) to the outside and in a manner that puts pressure on the nerves that are outside the bone marrow or the bone itself. The disease is further aggravated by age, lack of movement and lack of physical fitness, as well as sitting in front of computer or television screens and carrying heavy weights.
Symptoms of disc
One of the most prominent symptoms of DISC is: a very severe and severe pain in the lower back area, so that it is greater through the human movement forward or by coughing, in addition, one of the most prominent symptoms that may result from the disc is the occurrence of warp in the human spine , Due to cramping in the back muscles. Also, one of the most prominent symptoms that may result from this disease is a large pain in the lower back area, which may make this pain extends to the areas of the leg, thigh and foot; this is accompanied by the occurrence of numbness in the area fed by the nerve that pressed Also, one of the most prominent symptoms that may result from the disc is a severe weakness in the muscles of the foot or leg muscles or lack of sensation in a particular area of the muscles, and symptoms also that when the patient raises his leg and straight, it will lead to severe pain in the back , As well as other symptoms that may be identified with the doctor during the examination.
Diagnosis of this disease is by imaging the patient using magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to imaging called axial tympanic, except for the procedure of electrocardiography, which works and helps to determine the location of the infection with high accuracy. The treatment will be in the manner that the doctor sees appropriate and that may reach the surgical intervention.