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Q i have a possible herniated disc between t10-t12 severe pain 3 days ago hip weakness and pain. then last night i tried to move quickly away & it was so painful that now i can barely walk from pain and i. what can i do or what can the dr dp?

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Dr. Jeffrey Stein answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

You should see a neurologist or spine surgeon as soon as possible. This may be just muscle spasm or inflammation but if you do have a herniated disk with nerve or spinal cord compression it is an emergency. Go to an ER if you do not have a physician to call. An MRI will show whether this is a disk herniation and then treatment options can be considered.

Answered 5/29/2021

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If you already have a disc herniation, you may have further torn the annulus fibrosis, causing further rupture. You need to notify your physician, as at the level of the lower spinal cord, there is a bladder risk, besides potential weakness, numbness and pain. However, a significant question involves spinal stability, and therefore, relatively emergent attention is indicated.

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