Lumbar Hernia

Affects the Sensitive Lumbar Triangle

Lumbar hernia condition might be in the lumbar triangle which is the area on each side that is between the bottom hipbone and the bottom rib. This part of the body can be sensitive to hernias.

What is a lumbar hernia?

Lumbar hernia is also called lumbar disk disease. In medical literature, a herniated lumbar disc is defined as a change in the structure of the normal disk. So, what is a lumbar herniated disc? Lumbar hernia patients’ discs that are between the vertebras are replaced and because of that, they exert pressure on the nerves.

What causes lumbar disc herniation

While there are numerous reasons why lumbar hernia might occur, some of the commonly encountered reasons are as follows:

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Excess weight

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Carrying heavy things

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Trauma affecting the abdominal wall

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Weakness in the abdominal wall

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Sedentary life

These factors exert pressure on the back spine which can result in a hernia.

Lumbar hernia symptoms

Another thing one can wonder: what does a lumbar hernia feel like? The following are some of the ways that symptoms of a lumbar hernia disc can present themselves in the body:

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Backpain

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Back muscle spasm

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Sciatica – pain that is spreading from the waist to the leg or to the foot

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Limited waist movement

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A tender bulge

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Weakness in the leg muscles

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Numbness on the leg or the loins

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Having difficulty sitting and walking

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Abdominal cramps

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Lessened knee or ankle reflexes

However, one should keep in mind the fact that symptoms of lumbar hernia might be different for each individual.

Lumbar hernia diagnosis

First of all, a lumbar hernia is diagnosed by the surgeon and the following operations might be utilized to accurately diagnose the condition:

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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EMG (Electromyography)

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Radiography

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Mylegrom (Making the structure of the spinal canal visible by injecting dye)

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Nerve conduction study

In addition to these scanning procedures, some laboratory tests might be involved while deciding what treatment is suitable for the patients such as:

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Vitamin levels

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Inflammation control

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Hemogram and biochemistry examinations

However, some neurological examinations can be used to test the patient’s muscle strength, ability to walk, reflexes, and sensitivity to light touches or vibrations.

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Preparation before lumbar hernia treatment

If your surgeon decides that you are eligible for a lumbar hernia surgery, you will be asked to do common things to prepare for surgery such as

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Not taking specific medicines that might cause excessive bleeding.

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Not consuming any food or liquid before the operation

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Stop smoking and alcohol

Additionally, your healthcare provider might ask you to do specific things regarding your health condition.

How to treat lumbar disc herniation

Conservative therapy is commonly practiced to decrease neural damage while protecting and improving the functionality of the spine. This kind of lumbar herniated disc treatment includes:

Physical therapy
Massage
Bed rest
Using lumbosacral back support
Medicine to relieve the pain
Exercise program
Informing patients about the proper body mechanics
Cortisone injections
Electrotherapy

If the conservative therapy methods are not enough to treat lumbar disc hernia, surgery can be performed. This is a situation that is less encountered among patients. Nonetheless, lumbar hernia surgery might be required in terms of the continuation of:

Struggling to walk or stand
Weakness and numbness in the waist or the leg
Pain
Lack of control in the bowel or bladder

In the surgeries, surgeons remove the protruding disc parts. In a few cases, the disc is removed entirely. Metal hardware replaces the spine for stability since the injunction of the bones takes months.

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Recovery after lumbar hernia treatment

Conservative therapy brings results slowly, so the individuals going through therapy need patience. Some techniques like:

Applying hot or cold to relieve the pain
Slowly moving
Not lying down too much

can be used to relieve the pain during the treatment period.

Exercise also holds a crucial place for recovery. It prevents chronic pain and improves strength. Regular exercise brings about better results in relieving the lumbar herniated disc symptoms.

Another question that might be asked for the recovery process of a lumbar disc hernia is how to sleep with a herniated lumbar disc. It is better to not sleep on your back since it pressures the spinal cord and causes weakness, pain, or numbness in the spine. Some of the solutions to this problem can be to

Sleep on your side
Support the knees and the head with a pillow
Sleep with knees pulled up to the chest

Candidates:	People who suffer from back pain caused by herniated discs
Procedure:	Conservative therapies or surgery in which the protruding disc parts are removed
Stay:	2-3 days

Anesthesia:	General
Recovery:	3 months
Exercise:	Regularly
Pain:	Mild or high back pain

Why should you choose Turkey for lumbar hernia?

Turkey’s popularity for its healthcare services day by day. It provides several reasons for the patients to choose Turkey as where the lumbar hernia treatment will be performed. Turkey is especially known for its skilled surgeons and their team who run the health system precisely unlike the slow-functioning healthcare systems of the US, the UK, and other European countries.

Lumbar hernia cost in Turkey

Lumbar hernia treatment costs alter depending on the additional treatments or the decision about whether to perform surgery or treat the patient with conservative techniques. Either way Turkey provides affordable options compared to the developed countries because of the currency. Turkey is an appealing country that supplies both a friendly and trusty environment to get treatment and economical prices. Getting treatment in Turkey becomes more plausible when one thinks about the careful and sympathetic healthcare providers combined with the affordability. Anyone can enhance their lumbar hernia treatment journey with Turkey’s healthcare system which is equipped with the latest technology that will satisfy the patients’ needs.

FAQ

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Is walking good for a herniated lumbar disc?

Yes. Regular exercise is crucial for lumbar disc hernia and walking might be a good choice.

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Is lumbar hernia dangerous?

It is not considered to be dangerous, especially if the symptoms are mild.

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Can a hernia cause lower back pain?

Yes, lower back pain is one of the symptoms of lumbar hernia.

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What is lumbar disc herniation?

A disc becomes herniated when the nucleus pushes an annulus tear out.