Numbness without pain
The first symptom of a slipped disc, no matter in which part of the spine, is often pain. Sudden, severe pain, which often occurs during movements or when lifting heavy loads, indicates a herniated disc. If numbness occurs without pain, or the pain subsides with increasing numbness, this can be a serious warning sign.
It is possible that the nerves compressed by the disc are severely or possibly already irreversibly damaged. Deafness without pain is followed by increasing muscle weakness or paralysis. Such symptoms require urgent medical treatment, otherwise permanent damage may occur.
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