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What does a slipped disc in your back feel like? what are the treatments?
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'slipped disc': Depends on how big the 'slip' is. Could cause back pain and pain, altered sensation and sometimes weakness in the legs in particular distributions based on which nerve(s) are affected. In acute setting treated with pain meds and time. Also pt and pain management. If all these things fail (rare) then surgery can be done.
Answered 12/22/2017
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