What should I pay attention to when having lumbar disc herniation?

Lumbar disc herniation is a very common disease, which can cause certain harm to our body. If it is not treated in time, it may even cause other complications. We need to actively seek treatment. There are many causes of lumbar disc herniation, and liver and kidney deficiency and insufficient qi and blood can all cause the disease. Let's take a look at what should we pay attention to when it comes to lumbar disc herniation?

Lumbar disc herniation is mainly caused by degenerative changes in the lumbar disc. Patients will experience low back pain accompanied by radiating pain in the lower limbs, which brings great pain to patients. We need to actively seek treatment methods.

What should I pay attention to when I have lumbar disc herniation?

1. In the acute phase, you should lie flat on a hard bed to minimize the force and activity of the lumbar spine and reduce the stimulation of the nerve roots, thereby avoiding further development of the disease.

2. You need to go to the hospital to see a doctor to take X-rays, and if necessary, do CT or MRI examinations to make a clear diagnosis and guide further treatment. In some cases, you cannot do massage or waist stretching, otherwise it may aggravate the injury or even cause paraplegia; some conditions require surgery to relieve the pressure as soon as possible, otherwise lower limb paralysis will occur, so don't be careless.

3. It is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment by a doctor. Do not let acquaintances or half-baked "doctors" perform massage.

4. Treatment measures include:

1. Treatment based on syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine: oral administration of decoction combined with external use of traditional Chinese medicine;

2. Massage;

3. Acupuncture;

4. Needle knife release;

5 traction;

6. Physical therapy;

7. Oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs;

8. Closed treatment;

9. Infusion, if necessary, use anti-inflammatory, diuretic, detumescent, blood circulation and stasis-removing drugs;

10 surgeries, including minimally invasive incision and aspiration, laser vaporization, spinal canal decompression, disc nucleus pulposus removal, and internal fixation when necessary. Doctors will choose different surgical treatment methods according to the severity of the lesion.

1. Avoid excessive bending and twisting of the lumbar spine, and do not sit for long periods of time.

2. Avoid carrying heavy objects to reduce the stress on the lumbar spine.

3. Patients in the acute phase should be less active. When going to the toilet, they can wear a special medical waist belt to enhance the stability of the lumbar spine.

4. During the acute phase and treatment, it is advisable to lie flat on a hard bed.

5. Massage should be received in the orthopedics and massage departments of regular hospitals.

6. Pay attention to keeping your waist and lower limbs warm, and do not be too cool, otherwise it will induce or aggravate symptoms.

The above content is an introduction to what you should pay attention to regarding lumbar disc herniation. I hope it can be of some help to you.

Lumbar disc herniation mainly occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. Since men do more physical work, the incidence rate is higher in men. This group of people should pay attention to disease prevention to reduce the occurrence of the disease.