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2018-02-05 14:34:48
I went to the doctor for a CT scan for my appendix but they found a small posterior disc osteophyte complex at L4-5 narrowing the canal to 10mm. How serious is this?
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HELLO, DON'T WORRY NOT THAT SERIOUS. BUT NO TREATMENT OK.

Answered2018-02-06 12:14:50

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It is not too serious. But it is a alarming sign for weakness of   bones.
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So take a Kati basti 1 corse Medicine - Lumbatone 1-0-1 before food
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Avoid lifting heavy weight. And do yoga regularly. For any query you can consult online. Thank you

Answered2018-02-06 12:07:32

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