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I am a 29 year old male suffering from pain in the shoulder and weakness in upper arm since few days. On investigation, it was revealed that I have herniated disc in my neck region. What does herniated disc mean? What are the causes of herniated disc? How can it be prevented?

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I have been diagnosed with herniated disc which is pressing the thecal sac and it is causing severe pain in my left leg mostly calf and the pain starts from left lower back and reaches the lower left calf muscle. It has been around 5 months and i have tried many doctors who suggested many different medicines but none worked. I do not want operatio

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Surgery is last resort and 90% of disc issues settle with non surgical treatment. U need to consult a spine specialist. ... Read More

Is it possible to treat herniated disc at home only through yoga and excersize... pls help!!! I am suffering from it

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Dear, The treatment of herniated disc depends on its level and how much herniation has occurred. Secondly majority of herniated discs resolves by itself, with time. All you need is to do right kind of ... Read More

Having herniated disc for around 20 years. getting leg and hand pains because of that. Around 20 years back due to an accident, my father fell from stairs which cause disc bulge in Lumbar region. Need advice on whether to go for surgery or without surgery.

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Lumbar disc would not cause pain in hands, anyways; indications for disc removal are continuous or recurrent radiating pain to thigh or leg or foot with numbness or weakness in foot/ ankle or leg. Few ... Read More

I have been told that I have herniated disc which resulted due to slipping from stairs . How do I take care of myself ? Is travelling suggested ? Will herniated disc be alright ? Or is it a severe problem ? Generally how long does it take to cure herniated disc ? Does physiotherapy Help ?

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Herniated disc unless pressing on nerve root causing radiating pain or weakness or bowel or bladder disturbance will not be a problem. Please do physiotherapy but meet an orthopaedician once before go ... Read More

Bulging disc can be heal with non surgical therapy and difference between bulging disc and herniated disc through MRI L S spine

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Can heal , stage of initial n advance , ... Read More

Can anyone please suggests me the best hospitals in Bangalore for herniated disc surgery? My orthopedics doctor told me that I should get a surgery done soon but they lack the facilities there. So I moved here at Bangalore. My other question is that can a person with herniated disc develop disease which is like scoliosis?? Is that normal?

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Herniated Disc cause one sided bending of spine but it's not scoliosis. And this bending get cured. I'm doing the operation for these Herniated disc i. e. Prolapse intervertebral disc by ENDOSCOPE. E ... Read More

Hi I want yo know whether I have any chance of disc bulge or herniated disc I have attached my xray below

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Loss of lordosis is seen. Please do an online consultation so I get a more detailed history and can guide you accordingly. ... Read More

Last 8 months I had lower back pain and continue tingling in my left leg therefore I consult doctor and he suggested me to about MRI. And MRI impression is Posterior and left paracentral herniated of L5 - S1 intervertebral disc causing mild compression over left exiting nerve root (more on left side) and left traversing nerve root in nerve root. Ca

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Hello there we understand your problem and it is so unfortunate. That you had to endure this in such a young age. This is obvious that you're having backache and time.goo.g sensation in the legs becau ... Read More

I am pursuing job in defence and last 8 months I had lower back pain and continue tingling in my left leg therefore I consult doctor and he suggested me to about MRI. And MRI impression is Posterior and left paracentral herniated of L5 - S1 intervertebral disc causing mild compression over left exiting nerve root (more on left side) and left trav

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Hello. Sorry to hear this. You have a disc herniation which is due to wear and tear of the spine.In simple terms it is sign of early arthritis in the spine. As you can see from the report you also hav ... Read More

I have undergone microdisectomy at l4 l5 2 years before. And now my disc herniated again at l5 s1. I am unable to stand or sit for long. Kindly guide

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If recurring again after microdiscectomy , will need Instrumentation and Stabilization ... Read More

My father is 60 year old. Recently he has been experiencing intense pain and numbness in his whole arm. He is diagnosed with cervical spondylitis and MRI scan showed herniated disc in cervical region. Doctor has suggested to take painkillers and physiotherapy. But he is having unbearable pain in his whole limb even painkillers and physical therapy

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As you see ..herniated disc in cervical region …pain and numbness over upper limb..means disc compressing the surrounding nerves…if pain is unbearable then even cant do his own lifestyle activities be ... Read More

I'm having herniated disc at l4/l5 and l5/s1. Physiotherapy hasn't helped, took nerve root block injection also, but no help. Doctor has suggested surgery, what are the chances I continue with non surgical treatments and get better.

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Hi. If you are having pain in back , lower limbs and finding it difficult to continue your day to day activities, you should get your MRI spine done. If the scan shows significant narrowing of canal t ... Read More

Gender- Female Age-50 Weight-73 kg Height - 5 feet 3 inches Problem - Herniated Disc at lower back If she feels severe pain for last 1 month Very severe pain, she is crying ,with help of two persons she is walking Please prescribe medicine Please please please

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Nucoxia mr Morning evening after meal Powergesic gel application ... Read More

Mom having herniated disc D11-D12, resulting in pain D5-D6. Doctor has prescribed Acegysic -sp for back pain. She is taking Telvas 20 regularly. Her BP shoots up and she feels uneasy. Went to couple of doctors but no effect. Does herniated disc has any relation with increase in BP ?

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I am having back pain from 3 months , I have consulted a doctor who has given medications for 1.5 months , after that he has prescribed for MRI , in the report herniated disc is being seen at L5-S1, due to which I am feeling pain in the upper side of right leg , doctor has asked for microdisectomy surgery , I have changed the doctor and he has pres

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Hi, as there could be many underlying reasons for the above problems you have mentioned, it needs a detailed history taking and if needed further evaluation is needed too. Please feel free to have a c ... Read More

I've had herniated discs since 2018, the pain went away with Physiotherapy and I was almost normal for a few years until last month when the pain suddenly increased and now it is untolerable. I can no longer stand or walk without the pain bringing tears to me eyes, the only position where the pain is bearable is when I'm lying on my stomach (on t

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Get recent Xray and MRI both first ... Read More

Hi Doctors, My wife is suffering from severe back pain, which also travels down from her back to hip things, calfs, and ankle. We did the MRI which shows big disc bulge a. We contacted the orthopedic, and they asked for rest and some pain medicines and also suggested surgery. We want to avoid surgery. Can someone suggest if this will be treated wit

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NSAID with muscle relaxant and physiotherapy. Disc bulge won't resolve with medication, will give only symptomatic relief. ... Read More

Did Slip disc cause backpain and if i do surgery as per doc advice to remove bulge disc will my back pain and leg pain will be fine?..l4-5 disc

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Slip disc causes back pain -yes Please share MRi and let me know your symptoms to.comment ok surgery ... Read More

I had recently herniated disc had key hole surgery . Will it affect the marriage life ? I am 30 yrs female. Need suggestions about my recovery and can I move freely like old times.

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I was diagnosed of slip disc in May end and since then I am taking medications and doing exercises. Because of slip disc, I was also suffering from sciatica in my right leg. Now pain has improved in back and right leg thighs but in my calf muscles of right leg pain fluctuates ,like sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't. So I am not able to

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If we have to objectively assess the stage of disc slippage then we have to do MRI spine. But if your symptoms are better with medications then it is better to wait and watch. ... Read More

I have diffuse disc bulge at L3-4 level and posterocentral annual tear at L4-5. Can I go to physiotherapy along with doctor 's medication for slip disc at initial stage?

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Yes, of course. ... Read More

Did slip disc causing pain in back also ..if i do surgery of disc then how back pain will eliminate...can anyone say why backpain happen in slip disc... i was having since last year

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To answer your first question. Yes slip disc can cause back pain. How surgery will benefit you is discussion you should have with your treating surgeon with whom you decide to have the surgery ... Read More

I recently had a very bad back pain , so I did a MRI scan and I found out I have 4 herniated discs . I want to start my treatment and need guidance

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Greetings from Kolkata. Hello, if you have only back pain then it should be manageable by physiotherapy modalities and NSAIDS. Your MRI is suggestive of nerve root compression at L4-L5 AND L5-S1. So ... Read More

I have disc bulge in D11, D12 causing indentation on thecal sac.Can this cause chest pain. Also while inhaling or moving my right hand up and down, I feel something rubbing or a kind of friction in my right back. Are these related to disc bulge ?

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Needs further evaluation Get troponin T test done ... Read More

Hi , I have C5-C6 mild Posterior Disc Bulge . Some time i feel like falling down while walking or standing . I don't know it is causing because of disc Bulge or its dizziness or symptoms of C5-C6 nerv root compression Because am seeing numbness Tingling these are the only nerve compression symptoms then why am experiencing such issue ?

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The conventional treatment may include painkiller medicines/ injections/ physiotherapy or surgery depending upon the severity. However, if you are seeking homeopathy or any alternative consultation- m ... Read More

Sciatica pain running down left leg MRI done of lower lumber Pain is unbearable and need some therapy to over come, what can I do? Pain killers not helping

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Add muscle relaxant with NSAIDS If unable to stand => refer immediately to a nearby orthopaedic surgeon Need more details about MRI and clinical examination to plan treatment ... Read More

Hi doctors, currently from past 5 days I'm on bed rest for slip disc L3. This is my second time, I stopped pain killers today and notice my right calf muscle is paining a little. Could you please let me know if the herniated disc is healing or worsening if the pain starts. I didn't have it till now. Also when I stand or walk I'm feeling scared as I

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Rest for 5 days wont do any justice… i would suggest you to please take some more rest and then get your xrays done, since the pain is also felt on your calf this looks like a radiating pain and it re ... Read More

Hi suffering from back pain consulted orthopaedic . Had MRI which revealed herniated disk in lower back without any compression to nerves. I am on medication from last 2 months but still my pack pain is not going away. Sometimes i feel pain in lower back and sometime in upper back. But pain is constant never goes away How ill get rid of this pain p

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Unless there is a leg pain you do not need any surgical intervention. For pain continue hot fomentation and local analgesic ointments. Eventually back strengthing exercises will completely relieve the ... Read More

Since last 1.5 year every day I have lower back pain. MRI tells L4 and L5 herniated disc. Doctor told it may pinching nerves as well. Tried allopathy, ayurvedic, phisio etc. Still I have backpain every time. Currently I am getting joint pain, neck pain, body nerve pain along with lower back pain. Don't we have permanent solution for slip disc other

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