Having a herniated disc is certainly no picnic. This pain can be felt in the neck, leg, shoulder, arm, or even the lower back.
You will therefore have no other solution than to consult a doctor as soon as possible who will take charge of putting in place an immediate action plan to put an end to your suffering.
Symptoms of a herniated disc:
Affecting patients between the ages of 30 and 50, with a male predominance, a herniated disc can be a real nightmare for the sufferer. Symptoms of this disease in the leg can be either in the sciatic nerve or in the L2 to L4 vertebrae.
The pain can thus increase from day to day and is often followed by muscle weakness.
Symptoms include:
- Low back pain
- Severe pain in the leg and/or foot
- Have a feeling of numbness and tingling in the leg and/or foot
- The leg and/or foot is particularly weak
- Observing urinary or anal incontinence
Causes of a herniated disc:
The causes of this disease are quite numerous. A herniated disc can occur due to excess weight, natural aging of the spine, dehydration accompanied by a loss of disc strength, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking.
Other little-known causes of this condition include driving motor vehicles, lifting heavy objects, and trauma from particularly intense pressure.
Contrary to popular belief, anxiety and stress cannot cause a herniated disc. However, they can worsen the condition if left untreated! Unfortunately, a herniated disc can become a chronic condition over time.
How to prevent a herniated disc?
The easiest way to protect yourself and prevent this disease from appearing is simply to adopt the following measures:
- Drink plenty of water during hot weather
- Do physical activity by strengthening your back and abdominal muscles
- Stay alert for the first signs of pain
- Avoid lifting heavy objects
- Adopt ergonomic measures at work
By taking the necessary measures, you will have a good chance of avoiding this disease and getting treatment from a specialist doctor.
Treatment of herniated disc:
If you have already tried to end your pain by attempting several treatments (Examples: local injections near the compressed nerve, acupuncture, massage sessions with a physiotherapist, etc.) and have not succeeded, you have little other choice than to turn to an orthopedist.
While a herniated disc can heal spontaneously within six weeks, some patients may experience paralysis. Surgery is therefore necessary. The surgeon will remove the herniated disc and replace it. The patient's hospital stay lasts between 1 and 2 days.
It is worth mentioning that a diagnosis is made that can be confirmed by performing an X-ray, CT scan, and MRI. A neurological examination may also be performed to detect muscle weakness or loss of sensation.
Why have herniated disc surgery in Tunisia?
In recent years, Tunisia has successfully earned the distinction of being a top destination for cosmetic surgery and even bariatric surgery. It is thus the main competitor in medical tourism alongside other countries such as Thailand and Turkey.
Now, did you know, dear readers, that this small Mediterranean country has also become in recent years a very popular destination for foreigners who come have herniated disc surgery ? Well yes! And the reasons are as follows:
- The prices of the operation in a private hospital are cheaper compared to other European countries.
- Quality of service
- The reputation of the surgeon and that of the hospital
- Modern medical equipment
- An agency makes a thorough study of the patient's medical file, prepares a travel program (examples: reservation and purchase of plane tickets, hotel reservation, preparation of your assistance and accompaniment at the destination)
- A local correspondent will welcome the patient upon arrival at the airport and assist them throughout their medical stay in Tunisia
If you don't know who to turn to, you won't find anything better than to entrust your file to Medcare Vacances, a specialist in the field, given that we have already handled this type of file.