What are the symptoms of cervical herniation?

Cervical disc herniation indicates that the disc herniation is still in its early stages. The clinical symptoms vary depending on the location of the disc herniation. If the disc herniation is biased to one side and compresses the nerve roots in the neck, it may cause radiculopathy. The patient may show pain, numbness, and weakness in one side of the neck, shoulder, upper arm, and even forearm and fingers. If the bulge compresses the dural sac, it may be manifested as early cervical myelopathy. Of course, the degree of bulge is not serious, and the probability of showing this condition is low. However, if the patient shows instability in walking, feeling of stepping on cotton, and weakness in holding objects in both hands, the possibility of cervical disc bulging should be considered. In addition, it may compress the vertebral artery, causing dizziness, nausea, and other uncomfortable manifestations.