In the 'Symptoms - Skeletal' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about slipped discs:
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Have you ever had a herniated disc ("slipped disc")?
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"No / don't know" |
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"Probably" |
Herniated disc(s) |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, one minor episode" |
Herniated disc(s) |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, several minor or one major episode" |
Herniated disc(s) |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, several major episodes" |
Herniated disc(s) |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Herniated Disc
A patient with a herniated or "slipped" disc can have leg and/or back pain. The most common complaint is that of shooting pain down one or, uncommonly, both legs. The pain will typically travel from the back or buttocks to below the knee. The second possible symptom is back pain. Patients often report a history of back pain that occurred before the actual herniation. Many patients recall an episode of their back "going out" or of significant pain that resolved over a period of days with rest and was usually not accompanied by leg pain.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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