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I have been suffering from discbulge annular fissure ( posterior tear) and its been 1.5months I'm on bed Taki complete rest,applying ointments n medication too but still no improvement.

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Need to know how severe is ur disc bulge. Need to see MRI IMAGES ... Read More

Need suggestions on treatment options. I have cervical annular tear c4-c5 I am on neck collar now. Kindly suggest how to proceed

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Hello team, I have small annular tear at L5-S1 and degeneration at L4 with lot of pain and numbness in legs. I have severe pain in lower back. Please advise what should I do, I am taking heating therapy and pain medications.

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You need bed rest at least 3 hrs per day;then no forward bending ,no weight lifting or any rigorous activity,;Any fever ? For cause get your CBC blood test done ;The pain killer must contain a Muscle ... Read More

Hi I have an annular tear at L4-L5 with 6.2mm disc protrusion along with disc degeneration. I am concerned as my husband and I are planning to start family and impact of pregnancy on this?

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Disc protrusion is little complicate to bear changes in spine during pregnancy.....Need to correct alignment of spine before it, check out dis link : www.vphysiomend.com ... Read More

Hi, I am female working professional with weight 54 kg and height 5'4 having thin built. I have recently been diagnosed with below issues. Partial sacralization of L5 vertebral body. Annular tear with posterior bulge of l4-l5 intervertbral disc with mild compression of bilateral traverssing and indentation of bilateral exiting nerve ends. Had histo

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It is very simple herniated disc with minimal compression… so nothing to worry Do some back strengthening excercises And use LS BELT.. avoid bending forward ... Read More

Disc bulge with annular tear left para central extrusion Pain in buttock , feeling numbness,foot tinglingly when setting more than 30 minutes Some times pain in walking (rarely ) Doctor please give me suggestions in how many days I ll cure

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Kindly upload more clear images to comment on lumbar disc herniation. You should wear belt and take bed rest of 3-4 weeks if you can afford. Many of times annular tears heals. Take supportive medical ... Read More

Hi doctor I am suffering back pain and cervical pain from many years and recently pain has become acute.My profession is that of Software engineer. I recently got my MRI done where its written that i have annular tear and schmorl node at L1 and L2.. Doctor has said its not serious and I should seek phsyiotherapy.Planning to visit ur chamber this w

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These injuries do take a long time to repair themselves. So do not bend forward or no weight lifting. If pain no better after 3 months or shooting pain down the legs meet a spine surgeon ... Read More

Last October 2025 my MRI showed annular disc tear at the Lumbar region,L4-5/L5-S.Intense lower back pain was resolved by a physio dr with muscle release methods.Doing better but not back to normal life.Daily office commute is okay but unable to weight lift(not more than 2-3 kgs) and unable to bend like before,only by bending knees is possible.I do

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Hello dear, See Annular disc tear healing depend upon the diameter of remaining disc The nerve root compression has resolved due to that tear. You need some strengthening exercises for your lower bac ... Read More

I have slip disc problem since one year , there mild annular tear in L4-5 and disc bulge in l1-2 L2-3,L5-s

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Laser physiotherapy treatment for you. Strength exercises of spine ... Read More

Flap tear of posterior horn of lateral meniscal fibrocartilage . Is surgery essential for tear ? As i already have acl tear and surgery is on nxt week

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u can done that during acl surgery thank u ... Read More

2D echo test Report of my mother 58 year old says mitral annular calcification, she had difficulty in breathing so doctor told her to get 2D echo test done .attached is the 2D echo test Report...request you to pls check the report and guide me about the treatment options for mitral annular calcification.pls help me.

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Pl consult, with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

2D echo test Report of my mother 58 year old says mitral annular calcification, she had difficulty in breathing so doctor told her to get 2D echo test done .attached is the 2D echo test Report...request you to pls check the report and guide me about the treatment options for mitral annular calcification.pls help me.

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consult an interventional cardiologist for further management ... Read More

2D echo test Report of my mother 58 year old says mitral annular calcification, she had difficulty in breathing so doctor told her to get 2D echo test done .attached is the 2D echo test Report...request you to pls check the report and guide me about the treatment options for mitral annular calcification.pls help me.

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Calcification can not be reverse with medicine as per my knowledge. ... Read More

2D echo test Report of my mother 58 year old says mitral annular calcification, she had difficulty in breathing so doctor told her to get 2D echo test done .attached is the 2D echo test Report...request you to pls check the report and guide me about the treatment options for mitral annular calcification.pls help me.

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valve function ok Not to worry Just follow up with yearly echo ... Read More

I suffering from knee pain since last year . When I bend my leg after some while I fell pain when I straight back my leg there occurs some sound I can't twist my leg this problem is with my left leg .MRI report result in tear with II grade I eat a lot of medicine x ray test either rest 8 weeks . Wearing knee cap their is no improvement. When I do

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Mostly it's Meniscus injury Need Clinical Examination Visit nearest orthopedic surgeon ... Read More

I underwent Posterior talo tibial ligament tear surgery on Dec 5, 2023. Can u please let me know from when I can start playing again??

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When complete recovery is there ... Read More

Had sex for the first time and have got a tear at the v opening below the vagina. Is causing irritation and redness and burning on contact with water. Also had periods in the middle so possibly the friction has irritated it further. Can someone pls recommend some otc medicine/ointment for the same?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

My attached MRI report found as Annular tear with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 indenting the thecal sac with moderate bilateral neural foramina stenosis. Medicine description also attached.i m taking daily physiotherapy.problen is from 1.5 years.i started medicine now.pls suggest me complete exercises to recover from this.

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Your MRI films needs to be checked Kindly send it We can treat it afterwards after Physiotherapy or surgery as there are only two tx modalities for mechanical back pain ... Read More

How many days of rest is required for annular fissure/ tears if they have radiating pain constantly? How to prevent it from recurring .

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Hi... It depends on each patient and severity ... Read More

I'm 33yrs old female suffering from annular tear and discbulge L4-L5. I had deadly pain for 2months at present able walk,sit and stand.How does it take to completely recover from this and what are precautionary measures to be taken to avoid the recurrence. Please suggest.

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You need a good physitherapy for 4-6 week. Avoid 1. Lifting heavy weight 2. Bending forward 3. Always use western toilet. ... Read More

1. How long does it take to recover from annular fissure? 2.Can we lead normal life after recovery like riding 2wheelers,walking,traveling in cars? 3.Is wearing belt required ?

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Pls share your MRI report. ... Read More

Hi I have mild posterior Annular buldge noted at C4 c5 and c5 C6. I have done cervical traction and rest along with few physiotherapy. Now having some pain reilef tablets and doing neck excercise. It is being more than 3 months. Still i am having muscle spasms in neck,shoulder pain and weakness in my right arm. I am an software engineer. Sometimes

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Ur tech neck syndrome will be taken care of ... Read More

Hi I had an injury at gym while doing back work out and had immense pain. Could not walk could not stand easily . After pain killers given by doctor the pains reduced and was able to walk and become normal but didn't excert to test the pain in that region till now. In the process took MRI scan prescribed by doctor and it revealed annular tears (L3

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Answers to your questions: 1. you can resume with tolerable weight training and then slowly progress 2. i don't think that is the case. you will be able to lift weights. 3. you have to respect the bod ... Read More

Sir any one please give me the rehab protocal after the surgery of pcl tear from day 0 to last week

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Kindly consult your doctor who is operating on your knee. ... Read More

Hi. I've been diagnosed with lumbar disc bulge at two levels. The MRI report shows posterior annular tear with POSTERO CENTRAL disc bulge indenting anterior thecal sac with no significant nerve compression at L4-L5-S1. I've had unbearable pain in my lower back to the extent of being unable to stand or even sit, after lifting a full water bucket. I

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ... Read More

I have been. Diagnosed with Grade III tear in Posterior horn of lateral Menuscus by MRI Imaging. I have been having pain in my right knee from last 2 months,no knee locking problem is there, I am able to walk and to my work but pain is always there but whenever I fold my legs for few minutes also and then straighten it, I feel the pain much more se

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Hello, Where is Dr Rajiv Munde shoulder and knee surgeon. If you are suffering from the great 3 poster iot on meniscus tear better you consult me or other sports injuries surgeon for final openion OFF ... Read More

I had annular disk tear 1 year back and the issue again resurfaced this week. L I want to know the exercises that I must to for pain relief and to strengthen my lower back so that I can prevent further damage to my spine. Please advice also what are the safe medicines for pain relief and for steady recovery.

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Please see YouTube for core muscles Strengthening exercises. Good pain relief medications can be only advised through a consult. ... Read More

Hello, can I use Hexilak Gel for healing skin of perineum after multiple tears in the posterior fourchette. It is an old tear, I want to use it on scar tissue that is formed. Will it help

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Recurrent posterior fourchette tearing everytime I have sex. Very painful even after lubrication. Happened after an injury during intercourse. Will it always be the same. I'm distressed. Please help. Can some cream regenerate the cells there?

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Get yourself examined by a gynaecologist and abstain from sex until it heals completely ... Read More

I have been gone through an operation of acl tear and after 3 month of operation suddenly I got joint dislocations, when I got checked my new acl was correct and healing but MRI report shows i got problems of (grade 3 posterior horn tear of medial meniscus) Please suggest me what should I do Can this problem be solved by natural process?

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Needs a thorough history and clinical discussion, please connect with me on app available on playstore and is completely free. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.arth.drjaideepgaver ... Read More

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