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Bulge disc
Respected doctor,
Recently i had consulted a doctor for back pain and he told me to undergo a mri scan and i did that scanning and the report says that i have bulge disc..and he said don worry its quite common and prescribed few tablets if in case of any pain .but doctor i don have pain at all..very rarely slight pain will be there but still im worried about this disc bulge is it serious doctor?
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As long as no pain don't worry
Take a back care regime and follow the protocol
Next Steps
Do abdomen and back strengthening exercises
Health Tips
Avoid bending and lifting weights
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Yes it serious issue of spine so if u HV no pain .
Advise .
Posture correction must.
Avoid heavy weight.
Avoid long sitting.
Avoid long standing and toward bending.
Stretching and strength exercises in gradually process of spine and legs.
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A disc bulge by itself is not a cause for concern,unless it is compressing (putting pressure)on a nerve or Spinal cord. Detailed assessment of MRI scan will show if there is generalised wear and tear of discs or this bulge is isolated.
If you do not have pain going down legs (sciatica) or any numbness, then back pain by itself is not a cause for concern.
Next Steps
Pain killers as needed, stay active, avoid putting stress on back, yoga/core strengthening/physiotherapy/Pilates exercises will be the main protocols of treatment.
Health Tips
Keep monitoring your symptoms and consult again if there is new onset pain, numbness/tingling or any issues with bowel or bladder incontinence.
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In my opinion u need to go for physiotherapy sessions and go for IFT / hot pack / US... for about 10 to 15 days...along with this kindly go for few blood tests like calcium vitamin d vitamin b 12... as they might have deranged values... if Dese are deranged u might get pain or discomfort at the back...kindly check for that...get well soon take care... surgery is not the option...rest is the key in these cases
Next Steps
Do visit a physiotherapist asps..
Health Tips
Do not lift any weight
Do not bend forward
Do not check ur pain
Postural correction is important
Do not stand or sit for long
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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
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Dr. Kavin Khatri
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Faridkot
Start with back strengthing exercises and take precautions. I am sending the list of precautions and exercises . Follow them
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backpainrelieving.backpain
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.......bulged disc cannot be relocated by any means.... If you rest for some days you can avoid bulged disc pressing nerve root there by reduce symptoms.... If the prolapse is mild doctor will advice you physiotherapy, if it doesn't work and pain in severe surgery is the final option... In your case it's mild, don't lift weights and don't climb stairs.. Don't worry.
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