Tingling in the genital area | Is tingling an indication of a slipped disc?

Tingling in the genital area

Tingling in the genital area is a relatively common symptom in the context of a slipped disc. The genital area is supplied by nerves which leave the spinal column in the lumbar region. If an incident occurs in this region, the nerves responsible for the sensitive supply of the genital area may be affected accordingly.

However, the tingling in the genital area can also be caused by a variety of other diseases. Especially when the tingling occurs only in certain positions and is temporary, another disease is usually responsible for the symptoms. If the tingling in the genital area persists, medical advice should still be sought and the cause found.

Tingling in the face

A tingling sensation in the face can be caused by a variety of reasons. However, a herniated disc cannot be the cause of the symptom. The skin of the face, unlike other parts of the body, is not supplied by nerves that leave the spinal column.

Instead, a specific nerve (trigeminal nerve) is responsible for the sensitive supply of the face. This nerve runs from the brain directly to the face and leaves the facial bones at different points. In the case of a herniated disc, the nerves that run in the spinal canal are irritated. The areas that are supplied by these nerves are typically noticed in a herniated disc by complaints such as tingling. Since the nerve that supplies the face does not run in the spinal canal, a herniated disc cannot be held responsible for the complaints in the face.

Summary

In summary, depending on the location of the symptoms, discomfort such as tingling of the skin can be caused by a herniated disc. Especially common are discomforts that occur on the legs or feet, as herniated discs of the lumbar spine are particularly common. Especially if the symptoms persist without an obvious cause, a medical clarification of the complaints is recommended in any case.

Typically, however, other symptoms besides tingling occur, which are also caused by the herniated disc. Thus, especially in the case of simultaneous pain in the back, which radiates to other parts of the body, as well as numbness and motor deficits, a herniated disc is to be considered.