The following symptoms can occur in the lumbar region due to a herniated lumbar disc, lumbar spinal stenosis or lumbar spondylolisthesis, which compresses the nerves: First, pain in the lumbar region due to the herniated disc compressing the nerves around the disc, resulting in pain in the lumbar region, which can radiate to the buttocks and both hips in severe cases. Second, numbness and pain in the lower limbs, if the herniated disc is marginal, numbness and pain in the lower limbs will occur when the nerve root is compressed, which can radiate from the hip to the front of the calf along the back of the thigh, as well as numbness and pain in the back and bottom of the foot, which can be accompanied by weakness of the toes. Third, the second stool disorder, when the lumbar disc herniation is central, can compress the cauda equina nerve, resulting in the second stool disorder, can appear constipation or second stool incontinence, then may need to consider surgery.