Module 1: Herniated Disc Questions And Answers

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Module 1: Herniated Disc Questions And Answers

1. herniated disc: -spinal disc ruptures h h h h


-fluid leaks out and irritates nearby nerves
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-cannot cushion as well
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2. herniated disc causes: -back pain h h h h


-limited mobilityh


3. Where are herniations most common?: -cervical and lumbar discs
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-C5-C6, C6-C7, L4-L5, L5-S1
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4. Which herniation is a medical emergency: -thoracic disc
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-had to go through ribcage
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5. etiology of herniated discs: -shrinking of disc due to age
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6. causes of herniated disc: - h h h h


gradually due to degeneration (OA ankylosing spondylitis)
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-abruptly due to lifting, MVA
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7. abrupt herniated disc associated with: -nerve root compression
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-severe pain h


-muscle spasms h


8. degenerative herniated disc associated with: -slow onset of pain h h h h h h h h


-weakness
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9. risk factors for herniated disc: -age 30-50 (age and activity level)
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-excess weight h


-regular heavy lifting, twisting, bending
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-previous back problems h h


-smoking
10. genetic factors for herniated disc: -maleh h h h h


-tall
-bone disorders
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-degenerative disc disorders h h


11. prevention of herniated discs: -good posture h h h h h


-regular exercise h


-heathy weight h



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-proper body mechanics
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-weight bearing exercise like yoga and tai chi
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12. When are proper body mechanics most important for back pain?: pregnan-
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13. clinical manifestations of herniated lumbar disc: -
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uncompressed nerve has no symptoms
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-sciatica




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