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Ruptured disk
A ruptured disk, also called a herniated disk, is a condition where a disk between two spinal bones has an outer weakness that allows the disk to protrude out. This can result in no symptoms, local inflammation and pain, the bulge impinging on a nerve, or weakness or lack of sensation in the part of the body that the nerve travels to.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations
Back, Neck (back)
Medications
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