Back and right leg pain, herniated disc

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Asked for Male, 35 Years

Recent MRI shows Herniated disc on L5 with nerve root compression and my doctor is recommending a surgery to cut the herniated disc from the nerve. Due to this have constant back pain, right butt,knee and foot pain, tingling feeling. I had the same problem 2 years back and MRI that time had shown minor disc bulges. After going through physical theraphy, i felt better but not completely ok. But from last few months pain started increasing, my right leg feels very weak.

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Dr. Varun K. Singh Spine Surgeon 17 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varun K. Singh

Spine Surgeon 17 yrs exp Delhi

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A chronic back pain with radiation to legs with no improvement on physiotherapy is an indication for surgical intervention. You may improve with Spinal nerve root blocks (injection in spine) and if not then surgery is the answer...

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