Back pain... Disc problem

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Posterior disc bulge at L5 - S1 intervertebral dics level indending anterior thecal sac... I have severe Backpain & left leg pain...

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Dr. Swapnil S Patil

Neurosurgeon 21 yrs exp Nanded

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Treatment depends on the clinical status of the patient and not only the MRI SCAN. Would like the see the patient for clinical evaluation.

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see a Neurosurgeon in person and get clinically evaluated

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watch for weakness of any limb, severe pain or urine / bowel problem Avoid lifting weight, bending forwards

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta

Neurologist 26 yrs exp Delhi

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Dr. Akhil Sunil

Neurosurgeon 9 yrs exp Kollam

needs more history regarding the symptoms need to see the mri images treatment depends on both - conservative or surgical contact online

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Dr. Anmol N Neurosurgeon 10 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anmol N

Neurosurgeon 10 yrs exp Bangalore

Your back pain and left leg pain is due to disc compressing your nerve roots at L5-S1 level. You have the option of taking rest with medicines and back strengthening exercises. However, if there is any foot or toe weakness, then consult your neurosurgeon immediately.

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