Difference between cancer bone metastasis and lumbar disc herniation

Cancer bone metastasis and lumbar intervertebral disc herniation have certain differences in pain site, pain level, symptom performance and treatment modality. 1. Pain site: cancer bone metastasis often manifests as generalized pain, bone pain and joint swelling, and the pain is more obvious at night; lumbar intervertebral disc herniation often manifests as lumbar pain, mainly lower limb pain and numbness, and sometimes manifests as buttock pain. 2. Degree of pain: cancer bone metastasis is usually severe pain and unbearable; lumbar intervertebral disc herniation pain is multiple and radioactive. 3. Symptoms: Bone metastasis of cancer is often accompanied by systemic symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, etc.; lumbar disc herniation is mainly characterized by lumbar pain and leg pain, numbness and weakness of lower limbs, and scoliosis and muscular atrophy may occur. 4. Treatment: cancer bone metastasis is mainly treated by chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiotherapy, etc.; lumbar disc herniation treatment includes life care, medication and surgery. If you have pain in your body, you need to consult a doctor in time for examination and active treatment after a clear diagnosis, so as not to delay your condition.