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L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge diameter 5.9 mm

2025-12-18 05:28:53
I am having L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge with diameter 5.9 mm. Pain radiating till right leg ankle. I am walking slightly tilted. Doctors are saying it needs surgery. I want to know if it really needs surgery or any other option is still there. Can I get it healed with proper care, physiotherapy and medication
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Most likely It's Lumbar disc bulge with nerve root irritation .. ✓disc bulge, not an emergency condition, so surgery is not the first step. ✓In most patients like you, pain improves significantly with medicines and supervised physiotherapy within 6–8 weeks ✓Surgery is mandatory only if there is Progressive leg weakness,Foot drop,Loss of bladder/bowel control,Severe pain not improving after 6–8 weeks of proper conservative care ..

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If symptoms are worsening then endoscopic disectomy is a good Minimally invasive surgical option with good post operative outcomes.

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Physiotherapy and lifestyle change can help only so much. Surgery is a good solution to your problem.

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Your details incomplete.. plz consult on practo.. yes physiotherapy and lifestyle change can help you

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Disc bulge alone, without causing nerve root comprehension, usually respond well to analgesics , physiotherapy,life style change,back muscles strengthening exercises

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As your problem needs proper examination,do consult a neurosurgeon

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PHYSIOTHERAPY  IS VERY HELPFUL.  GO WITH THAT

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No need to surgery, physiology is helpful.

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion*

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Disc bulge is moderate to severe.. At first step you dont need any surgery.. But you need proper rest, and physiotherapy and medicines Please connect me throgh practo or wattsap nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Please consult

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult

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Get operated Needs to be evaluated

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Physiotherapy is useful

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

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No need of surgery, will try with meds and lifestyle modification

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