What are the symptoms of L5-S1 intervertebral disc herniation?
Disease description:
Always experiencing lower back pain, went to the hospital for examination and found out it's a lumbar disc herniation at L5-S1. Want to know what symptoms are associated with L5-S1 disc herniation.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
When patients experience this condition, it primarily causes sciatica symptoms. The key factor is whether there is nerve root compression. If there is no obvious neuro-muscular compression, the main symptoms are aching pain and significant tenderness in the mid-lower back region. In severe cases, patients may develop intermittent claudication, meaning they feel weakness in the lower limbs after walking a certain distance and must rest before resuming walking. When such symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a lumbar spine MRI examination. Based on the underlying cause, a decision can be made whether surgical or conservative treatment is appropriate.
