A disc prolapse happens when the outer fibres of the intervertebral disc are injured, and the nucleus pulposus, ruptures out of its enclosed space.

1. Disc
Prolapse
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2. Disc Prolapse
Injury or weakness can cause the inner
portion of the disc to protrude through
the outer ring. This is known as a
slipped, herniated, or prolapsed disc.
If the slipped disc compresses one of
your spinal nerves, you may also
experience numbness and pain along
the affected nerve.
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3. pain and numbness, mostly on one side
of the body
pain that extends to your arms or legs
pain that worsens at night or with
certain movements
Symptoms
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4. pain that worsens after standing or
sitting
pain when walking short distances
unexplained muscle weakness
tingling, aching, or burning
sensations in the affected area
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5. Causes
A herniated disc occurs when some of
the soft interior of invertebral disc slips
out through a crack in the wall of the
disc.
The cause of a leaking disc is usually
gradual wear and overuse as a result of
repeated movement over time.
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6. Risk Factors
Over weight
Genetics
Physically demanding jobs
Occupation
Unsafe lifting technique
Driving often
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking
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7. Imaging tests can help your doctor view the
bones and muscles of your spine and identify
any damaged areas. Examples of imaging
scans include:
Diagnosis
X-Rays
CT Scan
MRI Scan
Discograms
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8. Treatment
Herniated disc might cause severe pain, but the right treatment can
relieve symptoms. Treatment options include:
Medications
Physical Therapy
Surgery
Some of the main disc surgeries are
Laminectomy, Discectomy, Artificial
Disc Surgery and Spinal Fusion
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9. Platelet Rich Plasma therapy or
PRP(Orthogen P) is one of the most
exciting forms of regenerative medicine
available today.
This technique is used to treat a variety
of soft tissue injuries including prolapsed
disc.
Best Alternative for Disc Prolapse Surgery
PRP Therapy (Orthogen P)
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10. Benefits of Orthogen P
Relieves chronic pain
Accelerated and sustained
natural healing
No need for surgery
No need for steroid injections
Minimal scarring
Better quality of life
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11. Best Disc Prolapse Treatment
in Kochi
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