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Back pain for more than 10 days
Disc desiccation with diffuse posterior annular bulge and left subartulicular disc protrusion L5-S1 level causes anterior thecal sac indentation and left recess left neural foraminal narrowing with abutment of left traversing exiting nerve root, this MRI report came , while facing severe back pain , is this related to nerve issue ??? If so please specific what it is mentioned and medication to improve the pain and get enough sleep . And need to confirm whom to vist ortho or neuro doctor for further evaluation
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Dr. Payal Pandya
Neurosurgeon
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
This is prolapse intervertebral disc problem compressing the s1 nerve root on left side
Yes it’s the disc causing compression in the nerve root
And causing your back pain
Next Steps
Take tablet prothiaden 50 mg once at bedtime for the pain for 3 weeks
Health Tips
Better to consult a neurosurgeon for this problem
Avoid lifting heavy weights and bending forwards
Always wear a lumbar belt
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