What causes Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc | Mr. Jwalant S. Mehta

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Prolapsed Disc Symptoms and Treatment
A prolapsed disc is referred to as a medical
condition in which the outer layer of the
intervertebral is injured or deformed. This
injury makes the nucleus pulposus come out, which
is a soft material. This prolapsed disc can slip
into the spinal canal deforming the spinal cord
and spinal nerves. It is a condition that
requires immediate medical assistance once
diagnosed and can develop suddenly or gradually,
depending on the case. The
prolapsed disc can be a result of falling from a
long height or an attempt to lift something
extremely heavy. Weakened outer fiber may also
result in the prolapse of the disc. This
weakening can be due to genetics, the nature of
aging, or the kind of work that you do every day-
it is hard to tell which.  However, there
are effective treatments for a prolapsed disc,
and you can see a scoliosis specialist for the
same.

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Prolapsed Disc Symptoms and Treatment

• Symptoms of a Prolapsed Disc
• The common symptoms of a prolapsed disc
  include pain in the back or neck.
• Since the prolapse of the disc affects spinal
  nerves, the location of where you can notice the
  symptoms often determines what kind of nerve has
  been damaged or affected.
• Here is a list of some additional symptoms that
  you should look out for

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Prolapsed Disc Symptoms and Treatment
Symptoms of a Prolapsed Disc ? Numbness or
continuous tingling in arms or legs? Pain in the
buttocks? Pain behind the shoulder area?
Excessive weakness in arms and legs? In severe
cases, not being able to control bowel
movements? Numbness in the genital area
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Prolapsed Disc Symptoms and Treatment

• Treatment of a Prolapsed Disc
• Although most of the mild cases of the discs
  getting prolapsed get better on their own with
  time, it is essential to know when to consider
  a spinal correction.
• The first thing any scoliosis specialist would do
  to treat your prolapse is prescribing you a few
  anti-inflammatory medications along with routine
  physiotherapy to relieve the pain.
• Most mild cases of prolapsed discs improve after
  these therapies and proper care.
• But if your doctor still sees no sign of
  improvement, surgery might be an effective
  option.
• Surgery for the prolapsed disc has boosted the
  recovery time for the patients with this
  condition hence it might be a good option for
  the patients.

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Prolapsed Disc Symptoms and Treatment
If you are looking for an ASC scoliosis
surgery expert, Mr. Jwalant S. Mehta is the
doctor for you. Dr. Mehta specializes in
the treatment of all spinal conditions, and he
along with his team are determined to improve the
lives of their patients as much as possible. Dr.
Jwalant S. Mehta is a warm-natured surgeon who
answers all the queries and doubts of the
patients with gentle ease. The overall aura of
his office is specially made to make the patients
feel relaxed and to help them forget their
anxiety.
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Prolapsed Disc Symptoms and Treatment
At Dr. Jwalant S. Mehtas office, the patients
are provided with a detailed analysis of their
spine and all the treatment options that might be
useful for them. A complete brochure of the
options available helps the patients decide
whats best for them, and depending on the cases
suitable alternatives are provided.
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• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
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• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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