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Numbness due to herniated disc, is it dangerous?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: Signs such as urinary incontinence, numbness when you wipe, poor balance when walking, progressive weakness along with numbness need to be immediately discussed with a physician. There are times when numbness alone can be watched without aggressive intervention. You should have an evaluation to establish the cause of your numbness and be followed by a physician for any such progression.
Answered 1/13/2015
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No: A herniated disc can be very painful, can cause numbness and motor weakness. The numbness that you asked about is common but not dangerous. Check out spine-health.Com.
Answered 9/30/2013
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