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Radiculopathy
Also called âpinched nerve root,â this condition occurs when a spinal nerve root is compressed, inflamed, or damaged, causing pain, numbness or weakness in the arms or legs.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
Symptoms
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