How to tell when the acute phase of a herniated lumbar disc is over

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is mainly through the symptomatic relief to determine whether the acute phase has passed, generally speaking, the patient’s symptoms are gradually relieved, it is considered that the acute phase has passed. Lumbar intervertebral disc acute stage is often due to excessive activities or external forces lead to lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, nerve root edema acute aggravation, the patient appeared in the lumbar and lower extremity pain, sensory loss and other symptoms continue to be unrelieved or even aggravated, through the rest, the use of physical therapy, diclofenac and other anti-inflammatory pain medication and other treatments, if the above symptoms are gradually relieved, that is to say that the acute stage has passed. The acute stage of lumbar disc herniation usually has more serious symptoms, and it is recommended that patients pay attention to rest, timely hospital consultation, and further treatment to avoid adverse consequences.