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Can i use indian style toilet after by spinal surgery?? I had my surgery 4 months ago. Surgery procedure- posterior stabilisation and DECOMPRESSION FUSION

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Yes you can sir..but I ll suggest you to use English toilet to avoid any compression or stretching... ...  Read More

I had my spinal surgery 4 months ago. Surgery procedures is - POSTERIOR STABILISATION AND DECOMPRESSION FUSION. I question is that, can I use the indian bathroom??

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Met with accident,need second opinion on the spinal surgery Pl suggest and revert me if any special doctor opinion required

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Looks like a L1 fracture. You can get is stabilised with pedicular screw fixation. ...  Read More

Hello team, I'm looking for a spinal surgery for my aunt, she is been diagnosed with meningioma. Help me in finding best doctor with good precision economical.

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It's regarding my sister she's 41yrs old undergone a spinal surgery 5yrs back,now she's not able to do her household or routine work.doctors say it will b like this only.I tried ayurvedic treatment too but they have took ther handoff too.I need help

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You need to consult a spine surgeon with your old reports. Present complaints need to be assessed in detail and based on clinical examination, may need further imaging and plan for treatment ...  Read More

Experiencing extreme back pain. MRI scan result was this: Sacralisation of the L5 vertebra. Posterocentral disc extrusion at L4-L5 level causing identation of ventral thecal sac. Disc dessication at all levels. Annular disc bulge ar C5-C6 C6-C7 causing identation. What type of spinal surgery will I undergo in the future? What's the success rate of

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Sacralisation of L5, is not a cause for worry at all. It is just normal. With regard to the other changes and your question about need for surgery, it all depends on what your symptoms are and what di ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my query is about spinal anaesthesia that I need to undergo before an ACL reconstruction surgery next month. What are the complications of spinal anaesthesia? Will it be painful?... Please help me by providing some information on these type of anaesthesia... Help me.. Thank you..

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Spinal anaesthesia is the most commonly given anesthesia for performing a surgery.it is safe and given under controlled situation in OT.so no need to worry about it ...  Read More

Sir, I am suffering c5, c6 disc problem, Disc is sleped towards spinal cord. so , I want to know the expanses of Cervical Disc replacement Surgegry ?

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We need to see x ray mri ur lifestyle etc before deciding disc replacement or exicision only or fusion ...  Read More

Best hospital for cervical spine surgery in Bangalore?? Any one can suggest good hospital for neuro surgery in Bangalore??

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It's nimhans Best of all best hospital for neurosurgery . ...  Read More

Hi Team, My cousin underwent spinal surgery in 2000 and second in 2022. Post surgery her health is degrading. We had taken an MRI recently. Could anyone help to understand the report and best treatment.

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In 2022 , what is post op surgical histopathology report. ...  Read More

Osteophytes and mild disc dessication. Perineural cysts in proximal sacral spinal canal at the level of $2 vertebra. Mild facet joint arthropathy at l5-$1 level. Subtle posterocentral disc protrusion at L4-L5 and L5-$1 levels causing mild anterior thecal sac indentation however there is no obvious impingement of nerve roots. AP spinal canal (thecal

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I have reviewed the MRI findings. They show mild age-related degenerative changes in both the cervical and lumbar spine, including disc desiccation, small disc bulges, and osteophytes. There is mild n ...  Read More

Hello. I have 3 level cervical disc bulge. It was found out 6 years back and am somehow managing the symptoms like arm pain and tingling/ lightheadedness/ mild numbness in legs ( on and off ). Now in my recent MRI - shows spinal cord damage has started which was not there till 2025 as the previous MRI from the same lab dint show it. Am confused

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Discuss prons and cons of how each procedure will benifit your profile with your surgeon ...  Read More

My dad has severe lumbar spinal stenosis with nerve compression. MRI shows the nerve tunnel is less than 5 mm, while doctors say it should normally be around 12 mm. A spine surgeon recommended surgery of Adv - suggested Lumbar decomp surgery + fixation because medicines and other treatments have not given relief. However, my dad is following random

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Yes, surgery in expert hand give fantastic result ...  Read More

30F here Need some queries answered about spinal headaches due to spinal anasthesia. I had a spinal anasthesia procedure 2 weeks back. As a result of spinal anasthesia I had a spinal headache. My headache has reduced significantly in the last 2 weeks. I feel light most of the times. However, in an hour of sitting up; I feel a spark in my head for a

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I have early morning tingling and difficulty in gripping objects tight in my right hand that gets better as the day goes. I have done an MRI and attached the report here. Can I treat this without undergoing surgery in the near future? Doctors said the surgery in the cervical spinal region has a high risk of paralysis. I don't want to end up in a wh

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According to your report, There is no cord or nerve compression now. So It can be Managed without surgery. Trial of medicines and strict physiotherapy+exercises can improve your discomfort. ...  Read More

Mri detected C5/C6 spinal cord compression. Can it be cured without surgery? Or through medication? Need advice. Is this issue solved in ayurveda or homeopathy

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Usually cord compression in cervical region needs decompression always as it can sometimes be life threatening. The underlying cause should be worked out and treated as well. I don't think any other a ...  Read More

What is the treatment and medicine and cost of spinal tubercular spondisclitis surgery. Please reply urgently.

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Depends on severity of disease and type of surgery ...  Read More

Recently i went through dynamic Cervical Spine MRI...which shows Cervical spine is straightened/loss of cervical lordosis...is it treatable without surgery...just with medicines and posture correction?

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes, metabolic disorder or ep ...  Read More

My father aged 77 years underwent cervical lamenactomy surgery for c3 to c7 in Dec 25. Post op he lost limb power in both arms and legs including diaphragm. He was on ventilator support for 3 weeks but thankfully recovered after 2nd surgery and is able to breath through tracheostomy. how long did it take to regain power in limbs. He is undergoing p

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I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges your father has faced following his cervical laminectomy surgery. It's understandable to be concerned about his recovery and the timeline for regaining lim ...  Read More

I have lumbar spinal stenosis. I have multiple disc bulges and protrusion from L1-L5. The least diameter between disc is 0.65cms. I have numbness in my right foot and my legs are weak , I guess it's called drop foot . I have claudication when I walk for few distances .My back pain is reduced through medicines but my numbness and drop foot is making

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Get neurosurgery opinion and if he/she advice for the same go for it ...  Read More

My brother got spinal cord injury in 2022,when he had fall that time he got injury at ribs too so doctor asked us to wait for surgery ,but after couple of days we got ct scan and doctor told us the bone got healed so no need of surgery ,is it really okay without surgery ,as I have seen every patient who got spinal cord injury must had surgery and c

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Is he able to sit without pain? Better get mri repeated now, and show to neuro surgeon nearby ...  Read More

My Father had a laser surgery for stone removal 6 days ago , spinal Anesthesia was given...now everything is fine but he is having slight uncomfort in his neck from 5 days...pain or discomfort on localized area just neck... but the discomfort is only while he is sitting for more than 10 min...while sleeping & standing the uncomfort is not thr..

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Been suffering spinal headache since 4 days past the fissure surgery via spinal anaesthesia Taking paracetamol. How much more days can it takes to get relief and whats course of action/solution

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Lie flat. No pillow under the head. Adequate hydration PCM tab sos. ...  Read More

I had cervical polyp surgery I week passed but still I had bleeding And passed small clots what happened to me

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Hello Doctors, My sister had a spinal injury today (attached reports) and 2 doctors asking to operate and 2 are saying for no operation. Could you please guide us should we wait for healing or go for an urgent surgery.

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I have spinal stenosis 5.5 AP diameter... L4-L5 disc... Kindly advise me should i go for a neurosurgeon or an orthopaedician if i need surgery.. And do i need laminotomy or laminectomy

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What are your symptoms? This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or m ...  Read More

Meningoma in spinal cord.. recovery time after surgery?? surgery is safe??. please suggest ..what is the procedure..any serious in operation please tell

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Does cervical polyp ocuur several times? At first in 2011 ny mother surgery cervical polyp and then in 2018 she also has a surgery of cervical polyp... Now the symptoms be like polyp... Does cervical polyp ocuur several times?

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Hi, We did mRI scan for my father.. As he did faint and feeling numbness in the foot... And in the report it was mentioned - cervical canal stenosis and L4 L5 PIVD... It's been suggested to do surgery... 1.is it major surgery or minor surgery? Any complications? 2.what could be the treatment name for this? 3.what could be appa cost 4.how much r

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Looks like there is spine instability. Needs Surgical correction ...  Read More

I had spinal anesthesia two months back for a surgery. Now I have pain at injection site while bending backwards . I have stiffness at lower back too. What can I do .Will stretching excercise help ? Or I need to take MRI.

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If there is only backpain, then we can wait for mri. Start using analgesics and after pain relief start physiotherapy. If still no improvement consult me online. ...  Read More

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