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How Common Is Spinal Disc Herniation And Spinal Tumor?
Hello. 4 out of my 5 lumbar discs are herniated, and there is a tumor sitting right on top of the first herniation. It is extremely painful. I was wondering how common is it to have 4 out of 5 of the lumbar discs herniated and how common are tumors on the spine please.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
herniation of disc is most common in lumbar vertebra L4/ L5 AND L5/S1. multiple disc herniation may occur it depend on cause of herniation ex trauma, old age. disc herniation cause severe pain along root compression. 3 to 4 disc herniation are common. tumor are very common is spinal cord . it may be intramedullar or outside spinal cord , can cause spinal cord compression. you van consult neurosurgeon. if severe pain, motor weakness, sensory loss then surgical treatment. if only mild pain then you can take amitryptyline 10 mg to relief pain
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