A herniated disc may cause a sensation of bowel movement, especially if the disc is herniated in the lumbar spine. Lumbar disc herniation is a syndrome characterized by low back pain accompanied by radiating pain in one or both lower limbs and other symptoms caused by deformation of the lumbar disc, rupture of the annulus fibrosus and herniation of the nucleus pulposus, which irritates or presses the nerve root and cauda equina. When the cauda equina nerve is compressed, it may show defecation sensation or even incontinence. Lumbar disc herniation, western medical treatment to anti-inflammatory and analgesic principle, commonly used drugs have ibuprofen, follow the doctor’s instructions, if there is numbness and other discomfort in the lower limbs, commonly used nutritive drugs, such as methylcobalamin, follow the doctor’s instructions, if the above medication is ineffective, then you need to consider decompression of the intervertebral discs, such as surgical treatment. Herniated lumbar intervertebral disc, usually need to develop good standing and sitting habits, appropriate exercise, pay attention to rest. If you experience any discomfort, numbness in the lower limbs, or abnormal urination and defecation, you should consult a doctor in time and choose the appropriate treatment plan under the doctor’s guidance.