What is Herniated Disc?
As the spinal disc becomes less elastic, it can rupture. When the disc ruptures, a portion of the spinal disc pushes outside its normal boundary--this is called a herniated disc. When a herniated disc bulges out from between the vertebrae, the spinal nerves and spinal cord can become pinched.
What is it like to have Herniated Disc?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
|---|---|---|
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| Back pain | None Mild Moderate Severe |
Who has Herniated Disc at PatientsLikeMe?
- 854 patients have this condition
- 37 New patients joined this month
- 98 say Herniated Disc is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 86% | Females |
|---|---|
| 14% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 30 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 129 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 173 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 101 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 28 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 7 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 617 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 6 |
These charts show data from Herniated Disc patients who have completed their condition history