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Hi my father is 60 year old. He is complaining of a typical nerve pain which is coming from the back to the right leg. The doctors have says its due to compression of the nerve and will require laminectomy. I would want to know what are the complications of Laminectomy?

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There are various methods of doing a laminectomy. The Surgeon doing the laminectomy will know best what the complications for that method are. In general there can he infection, nerve damage, spinal f ... Read More

Is Lumbar laminectomy operation dangerous?I am 29 yrs. old Women.I feel pain rt leg after the operation.Is there any risk in future?Is it affect in pregnancy?Is there any risk for paralysis in future?

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It's very safe as any other operation ... Read More

Hi my mother is 57 year old and she had a fall last week. After the fall she has a compression of nerve in the back and because of which she has unbearable pain. We have planned a laminectomy to correct the compression. Kindly guide how much time would it take to recover after laminectomy

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If the procedure is well done then recovery from neurological symptoms is almost immediate. ... Read More

Hi my aunt is 67 year old and is going to undergo laminectomy for decompression. Since physiotherapy and other treatments did not work and the pain was persistent, doctor suggested to undergo surgery. She is a known case of hypertension and diabetes. how long will be the procedure and are there any complications associated?

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Time taken for surgery depends from surgeon to surgeon. Risks depend on the level at which laminectomy needs to be done. ... Read More

Hi my mother is 62 year old. He is complaining of a typical nerve pain through the back after a jerk from a fall. The doctors says its due to compression of the nerve and will require laminectomy with discectome. What exactly would be the procedure for the same and is there any complications for the same as she has diabetes.

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Laminectomy and discectomy involves removal of diseased portion of ligamentum flavum and the doc that is potentially compression on the cord or root with reduced canal volume in order to decompress th ... Read More

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

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I have sex with my gf but on nxt day she take ipill but now her Breastfeeding what that mean

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She has breast milk secretions u mean ? Need more details ... Read More

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

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There are some critical findings.. ... Read More

Experiencing back pain after laminectomy done 7 years ago. Latest MRI shows diacritics. Who is the best doctor to treat lumbar discitis?? Please suggest.

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Please see an Orthopaedic spinal surgeon for further assessment and treatment. ... Read More

I got told i have early small airway trapping. What does that mean? I'm a 30 year old male with a history of smoking

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Hi. I understand your concern s. It indicates early stage of COPD caused due to smoking. Please stop smoking and undergo a pulmonary function test. If you need help to stop smoking. Consult a pulmonol ... Read More

I am a gastric patient today I had upper endoscopy Endoscopy report impression:normal mucosal study What does this mean but still doctor took for biopsy may be to rule out infection since am having upper abdomen pain Pls tell if it's normal or any serious Attaching screenshot of the report Thanks in advance

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Normal . ... Read More

In laproscopy report it says left tube is atrophied at cornua and in second section it says left tube sees spill i mean open , i have attached the hsg and laproscopy report to this please help me with this , do i able to conceive naturally or do i need ivf tell me , and also what is problem with left tube , it is open but what does it mean atrophie

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

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

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Please share your reports. Or please specify your query clearly ... Read More

I checked for 3 times and all 3 times it shows Faint line does it mean i m pregnant? Sept I got little spotting and not a full period and now i missed my period date was 30 oct

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I am hiv negative and I did this test after 6 months of infection. What does this test report mean? I am confused this report because here showing viral load< 100 and in comments it is mentioned that HIV RNA is not detected. Please clear it to me.

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You are negative ... Read More

My SGPT is 134 and SGOT is 59. What does it mean and should I need to consult a doctor. Please guide me

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Connect please ... Read More

I am not bleeding well Just the 20% of my usual flows in the initial days of periods. Could this be due to unprotected sex that I had a week ago before my due dates of periods and could this mean pregnancy? If yes what are the natural foods/ways which can stop pregnancy or would lead to miscarriage? Or it due be due some other factors also like s

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U need a pregnancy test to find out There are no natural ways of foods It's just a myth Yes the reasons for a scanty period besides pregnancy can be plenty ... Read More

Hi doctor, I had unprotected sexual intercourse before a week before my mensural dates were due. Now, I have got my periods but I am not bleeding like I usually do. It's not even the 1/4th of the usual bleeding. Could this mean pregnancy? If not, then what are the natural ways to cause proper bleeding ?

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Hello Doctor, What will be the normal mean pi value for right and left uterine artery in 20wk of pregnancy and what is normal mean pi value

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Send report ... Read More

I had to get a chest xray done for a job what does this mean is it something serious? Please let me know

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Hello, its normal. ... Read More

Kindly tell me mean of under line ..my mother is suffering from left shoulder pain.mri done please suggest under line mean and rest conclusion of MRI it's normal or any emergency

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This is a case of shoulder pain due to tendinosis. Usually mostly seen in diabetic and hypothyroid patients. Usually patients would be heaving difficulty in combing hair and other day to day activity. ... Read More

My usg abdomen was done, gi doctor said everything was fine but i read there was written collapsed bowel loops in right iliac fossa, no mass or anything visualised. Is this normal? Does this mean I didn't had a poop before the usg hence it came up? I do have problem of farting a lot and its very smelly! Please guide.

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Its normal ... Read More

Hi All, I had tested CRP 29.3 for my uvula grown on 11june21. What does mean by CRP is 29.3? Please note I have tested RTPCR also negative Thanks Selvaraj Palanisamy

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What does this mean our neurologist is saying it is normal..I want to just confirm that is there a serious matter ? Her EEG report is also normal and kf ring reports are also normal ..Dr is saying is it due to anxiety I want to take your opinion Dr Sahab What does this calcified granuloma mean which has come in reports ? She has shivering in left

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Calcified granuloma means a healed lesion. As EEG is normal, so you don't need to worry especially as a Neurologist has already seen. ... Read More

Hi I am male My age is 23 years. From last 4-5 year's i am facing problem in urination., Under urologist guidance , MRI is done and in my MRI there is tarlov cyst at S1-S2 level. And after discussing with many urologist and neurosurgeon Dr , , surgery was done in last year jan 2020 , spine laminectomy cyst decompression , same S1-S2 level. But aft

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These things can happen if there has been some trauma to S1,2 nerve roots. Get physical assessment done by a Neurologist. ... Read More

My AMH test is 0.888 What does it mean ? Kindly explain , as whether it is healthy or not .. Is the count good enough ?

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Low AMH means very low fertility potential. Consult a gynaecologist urgently if you are planning for pregnancy ... Read More

What is mean by msf is 5 mm on 10th day of period?? Plz find attached report along with it. And is this normal or not.

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Try again next cycle ... Read More

I missed my period and tested for pregnancy after 3 days which showed negative, i used the pregnancy test kit again 5 days after first test again showed negative. on 12th day of missing period i started getting period but the flow is clot/lump like its not even being soaked by pad. what does it mean ? i hope its not miscarriage because test was ne

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Check beta hcg It will confirm mostly u r not pregnant dear But wht is the cause of pregnancy loss at 5th month.... Plz take a consultation ... Read More

What does this report mean. Do I have typhoid or not? I am not able to understand this report. Please help me with this. Thank you

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Report is normal. ... Read More

Hoochi mama dont eat the help What does this mean Plz answer... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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