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Hi Everyone, I’m reaching out for some guidance as I’m feeling extremely stressed and low. I’m a new mom to a 5-month-old baby and had a normal delivery. I had meniscus tear surgery 10 years ago and was advised to avoid high-impact activities, squatting, or sitting with folded legs due to ongoing wear and tear with small tear found out 3 years ag

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You would be able to get normal life Just visit nearby orthopedic and get admission in hospital ... Read More

•disc desiccation changes •diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 level causing moderate narrowing of bilateral lateral recesses and moderate bilateral neural foramina. •diffuse disc bulge and central disc proteusion at L4-L5 level causing severe narrowing of bilateral lateral recesses with impingement of left sided descending nerve root and moderate etc..

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Please send me your reports and films. For better suggestions. Thank you ... Read More

I'm facing back pain from almost 2 years. Here is MRI scan report : Intervertebral discs spaces appear mildly hypo intense. There is evidence of diffuse bulging of intervertebral disc noted at C4-C5 level causing mild compression of dural sac. Spinal cord appears normal in size. shape and signal intensity. Paravertebral soft tissue appears norma

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U should take physiotherapy.. u need to do pnf technique exercises.. use collar brace during work and travel.. may b there is chance to cure completely bt maintain the smart posture and exercises a ... Read More

Hello sir I am Arun Kumar .my age is 25y. I had neck pain and back pain with numbness of hands and legs. I went for mri of whole spine . results is straightening of cervical spine and mild disc desiccation in multi levels ? What is my problem ? It's curable or not ? I have depression about my problem?

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Need Clinical Examination, Visit nearest Orthopedic Surgeon Multiple Level Disc Cause Nerve Compression ... Read More

What are the affects caused due to protrusion of L4-L5 disc from left paracentral to right paracentral causing thecal and traversing nerve root compressiin, canal stenosis and bilateral neural foraminal fat effacement?

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I can understand your problems but need some medical history to evaluate your case for better guidance and treatment. Easily contact me on practo chat for further discussion. ... Read More

I was experiencing a lot of pain on the lower back for more than a year, The pain radiates to my right leg. Lumbar MRI revealed spondilosis and I was advised to wear an LS belt, by neuro medicine doctor. However off late I am also experiencing pain in the middle around the dorsal portion hence a Dorsolumbar MRI was advised by neurologist. MRI findi

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Kindly provide MRI films Avoid sitting for prolong period Take intermittent breaks Improve ur sitting posture Hot pack application Back physiotherapy ... Read More

MRI says:- disc desiccation involving L5-S1 intervertebral disc in the form of loss of normal T2 hyperintensity of the disc. Diffuse disc bulge with broad based right paracentral/foraminal disc protrusion noted at L5-S1 level with resultant ventral thecal sac and spinal canal narrowing at same level( AP dimension of spincal canal measures approx. 5

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ... Read More

I have had backache for few months after my delivery. Just to avoid any issue I got my MRI LS Spine done. The report suggests- Disc desiccation and diffuse disc bulge with end plate irregularity at L4-5 level with central extrusion causing thecal sac, bilateral (R>L) exiting nerve roots and lateral recesses. What should be next step ? Surgery o

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Hi Everyone, I’m reaching out for some guidance as I’m feeling extremely stressed and low. I’m a new mom to a 5-month-old baby and had a normal delivery. I had meniscus tear surgery 10 years ago and was advised to avoid high-impact activities, squatting, or sitting with folded legs due to ongoing wear and tear with small tear found out 3 years ag

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Clinical examination would give us a better idea regarding your spine issue .regarding your meniscus whether u had meniscuscectomy or meniscus repair..please mention it ... Read More

My friend developed left leg numbness while he walked or stood at a place for more than 15 min since last 2 months. He goes to gym and lifts upto 70-80kgs. He got an MRI scan done which stated "Disc desiccation with postero-central disc protrusion L5-S1 level causing moderate spinal canal stenosis with compression of thecal sac and traversing nerve

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Send photo of mri films Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt ... Read More

In 2019 i had an i jury and had lumbar disc bulge.Then in 2024 i had cervical disc bulge.then one month ago i had a thoracic disc bulge.Why am I having so much disc problems in my whole spine?

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You are young and there doesn’t appear to be a reason why you would have significant disc budges. There needs to be clinical assessment and further investigations to find out the cause. ... Read More

I have a really severe pain shooting up from my left lower back to the toes of my left leg. I also have some numbness and a little less movement in the toes of my left foot when compared to my right; I've had lower back pain for almost the past two years but this condition only occurred a week ago. My MRI report says: Disc desiccation with postero

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Hi I want yo know whether I have any chance of disc bulge or herniated disc I have attached my xray below

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Loss of lordosis is seen. Please do an online consultation so I get a more detailed history and can guide you accordingly. ... Read More

For disc bulges patients who travel 40km inclusion of up and down. which is one better scooty or bike. Please advise

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Public transport would be convenient ... Read More

Kindly suggest me if I could reverse my mild disc degeneration .c1c2 . Plz guide me for the medicines if it could be regenerated

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It can only be managed , and degeneration can be hold with some of the formulations, proper consultation is required ... Read More

Disc buldge in l4 l5 it's curable disease any medicine for its normal disc in this modern world because I suffering more pain

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Hi, as there could be many underlying reasons for the above problems you have mentioned, it needs a detailed history taking and if needed further evaluation is needed too. Please feel free to have a c ... Read More

I have been suffering from slipped disc from a very long time but I haven't experienced so much of pain in a long time as I am experiencing now. After doing an MRI it's seen "Degenerative disc desiccation with mild disc bulge at L4-L5 level indenting ventral thecal sac and abutting the exiting nerve roots" and also straightening of Spinal Cord.

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Hi, I am Dr Sharath, Disc specialist spine surgeon from yelahanka, Bangalore. Need to examine you and should see MRI films to correlate. Please contact and do your needful. Steroid to be avoided ... Read More

-Disc desiccation at the L5-S1 level, evident by the loss of normal hyperintensity on T2-weighted images. - Mild posterior bulge in the L3-4 and L4-5 discs, slightly indenting the thecal sac. - Central and left paracentral herniation of the L5-S1 disc, compressing the anterior epidural fat, impinging on the traversing left S1 nerve root, and mode

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Sure Consult tomorrow Will prescribe the complete treatment ... Read More

I have disc bulge in cervical spine at c3,c4 and c5 level and disc herniation problem in lumbar spine at l4, l5 level

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It's called spondylitis. Take some muscle relaxants and go for some physiotherapy sessions. Also please share your complete MRI REPORT ... Read More

Can you suggest me resolution for slip disc, i have severe pain in left leg when i walk. What should i do

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Kindly consult for medications Till then kindly take rest and avoid lifting weights ... Read More

Did Slip disc cause backpain and if i do surgery as per doc advice to remove bulge disc will my back pain and leg pain will be fine?..l4-5 disc

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Slip disc causes back pain -yes Please share MRi and let me know your symptoms to.comment ok surgery ... Read More

I hav l4-5 disc surgery problm,can i undergo disc surgery,is it safe, and how much leave should i take for disc surgery..

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You can consult your spine surgeon for more information. If you are looking for 2nd opinion, you can book an appointment with our hospital's spine team of doctors. ... Read More

IMPRESSION: MR imaging features are consistent with: o Partial loss of lumbar lordosis with appearant straightening of spine. L4-5 disk show partial degenerative disk desiccation. o o L4-5 1level shows broad based posterocentral and left paracentral disc protrusion and causing mild compression of the thecal sac & mild compression of left exitin

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Consult nearby doctor Required proper evaluation and regular medicine with lifestyle modifications and physiotherapy ... Read More

Hello Everyone, I am Amar Shaw age 22 diagnosed with Disc herniation and disc degeneration at L5 S1. Can anyone tell me if it can be healed completely. I have at this age it can be healed completely Please let me know if it is wrong Thanks Amar

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Yes, it can be treated with homoeopathic medicines. ... Read More

I am 30 yrs old ,i have slip disc l4-5 having pain in right leg , if i go for surgery,after surgery after recovery will i do able to do exercise and play cricket? and will i able to live normal,can i run do jogging is it possible? and did if we do disc surgery then in life again we have to disc surgery...? o

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It depends where you go for surgery and facilities available in hospital and treating surgeon's skill.. Answer of all question should be asked by operating surgeon only.. ... Read More

Did slip disc causing pain in back also ..if i do surgery of disc then how back pain will eliminate...can anyone say why backpain happen in slip disc... i was having since last year

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To answer your first question. Yes slip disc can cause back pain. How surgery will benefit you is discussion you should have with your treating surgeon with whom you decide to have the surgery ... Read More

Did is compulsory after disc surgery after 10 years we have to replace whole disc ... is it for all patient?

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No. Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Ho ... Read More

My mother 50 year old having disc dessication .she hav numbness in leg and spine.please suggest edicines to prevent from pain and disc dessication.

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Disc Dessication is Normal Wear & Tear of Body.She Needs to be Evaluated for Spine Signs and Symptoms.Consult a spine surgeon.Need to see MRI Films . ... Read More

I have suffering from slipped disc, L5 S1 disc, from 4 months,I want to cure slipped disc problem without any surgery, what should I do to cure it permanently. Please advise the treatment

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Complete bed rest ... Read More

How should I approach for going from bulging disc to deadlift ing again. I had a bulging disc problem and got it treated and now I feel no pain but very weak around my lower back that is why iam not using it much as iam afraid I might develope pain so what should be my approach to go from being weak to deadlifting again

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Start slowly with spinal muscle strengthening and arching exercises. Core strengthening exercises. Gradually increase weight training in correct posture. Avoid Deadlift for sometime. Only after you ar ... Read More

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