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L5S1 problem which doctor to approach?

2020-12-22 11:24:37
I have a L5S1 did bulge and identified thru MRI scan as adviced by my GP as the pain is in both legs. He is advising me to take a consultation with an ortho doctor. But some ppl r taking treatment with the help of an neurologist also. I need to approach either ortho or an neurologist?
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Consult Neurosurgeon.

Answered2020-12-22 15:35:45

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Spine surgeon is proper to your problem

Answered2020-12-22 14:47:06

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Consult Ortho

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