2006-09-14 10:26:25 · 4 answers · asked by negrita 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
They are different terms for the same thing.
2006-09-14 10:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the same thing. A herniated disk means that the disk has protruded from it's hard shell. It can push against the nerve and cause pain, tingling, or numbness. If a disk does not contact a nerve, you won't feel it.
2006-09-14 17:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Steve R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an herniated disk is a disabilitating ailment, a person cannot work under this pain..
the moving disk can either be painful or not..
a double herniated disk is so painful , some peopel commit suicide to alleviate the pain.
2006-09-14 17:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by cyranoyebo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
basically, a matter of degree. Bulging leads to herniation
2006-09-14 17:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋