Two amino acids, one peptide bond. In this usage, X dipeptide (with X designating an amino acid) must be understood as di-X peptide. This nomenclature is continued by tripeptide (three amino acids, two peptide bonds), tetrapeptide, and so on; longer chains are called oligopeptide, polypeptide, protein.
These nerves carry instructions from the brain to every single part of your body. So if a bulging disc that causes lower back pain is pressing on a nerve that serves the stomach, for example, thereâs an excellent chance that the stomach will also experience pain and function at a diminished capacity.
Intervertebral discs in the neck or lower back are most at risk for disc bulging. When discs bulge in the neck, chronic pain may occur in the neck, head, or face. Additionally, chronic pain may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, or fingers. When discs bulge in the low back, chronic pain may occur in the lower back, pelvis, or buttocks. Additionally, chronic pain may also be felt in the legs, feet, or toes. Numbness and tingling may also occur when a bulging disc is present. Bulging disc syndrome is diagnosed by physical exam as well as by special imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or disc fluoroscopy (discography).