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BACK PAIN GOING DOWN TO LEG
Hi doctor, my Uncle has been suffering from back pain for a long time . Recently after a doctor's advice he went for MRI of Lumbo Sacral Spine. The report impression is that the MRI of L-S spine (P+C) suggests degenerative disc disease affecting 13-14 to L5-S1 levels with a pressure effect over bilateral exiting nerve roots. Could you please tell me what the impression actually means ? Can that be cured via medicine or surgery is needed only ? I am very tensed please tell me if that is something serious!!
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your uncle in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back & lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta 'Yoga Simplified' & 'me and my yoga'
IT IS FREE.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your uncle a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Hi, we understand your concern for your uncle, but to answer your question - some more history, examination and MRI films are needed.
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Next step - consult in person or via video call
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Share mri films, initially to be tried conservative management if not responding then can opt for the surgery
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Require mri images and also how much is standing time , walking distance of him ,
Based on physical examination one can guide about treatment
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Require mri films photos, it is age related issues.
Now pain management and Physiotherapy is helpful.
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consultant orthopaedian
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avoid weight lifting and bending
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Need to see the MRI films before making a proper diagnosis and relevant treatment.
Degenerative means age related changes and these changes are putting pressure over the exiting nerves….and these changes can be due variety of reasons (so films)
And yes if such conditions present for longer duration may affect day to day life…..and the symptomatic treatment can be started before even thinking about surgical treatment
See a spine surgeon nearby
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Or see me
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Avoid bending , sqatting, lifting heavy weights
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Nothing to panic , what is your uncle age ? Impression looks like age related changes , but need to see the mri pictures as well . I feel medicines will be enough for him .
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Dr. Shubhanshu Bhaladhare
Spine Surgeon (Ortho)
8 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Hello.
Uncle is suffering from degenerative disc disease. Depending upon his age, symptoms and signs various treatment can be tailored accordingly.
As per head title, pain is going down to leg means he is symptomatic.
A quick assesment will help in determining the treatment protocol.
As per the mri, in his age group it is common to have similiar changes in MRI in most of the patient. Treatment id directed according to patient signs and symptoms.
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Consult a Spine Specialist.
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Keep Vigilance in regards to increase in leg pain, weakness in toes, ankle, knee, any recent changes noticed while passing urine.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Share mri report..
Start medicine first
Mostly it will correct by rest, medicine, life style modifications
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It's spondylitis of lower back.
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it can be absolutely corrected with medications and physiotherapy.
start some muscle relax and tablets and contact physiotherapist
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