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Sir i am having lumber spine problem... doctor told me to do Mri...of lumber spine... Sir now there is disc problem...gap is seen in lower spine. . What should i do...medication and precaution.. And how long i have to take medicine (pregabalin)....

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Continue medications , also Physiotherapy if it helps , show it to spine specialist ...  Read More

In 2019 i had an i jury and had lumbar disc bulge.Then in 2024 i had cervical disc bulge.then one month ago i had a thoracic disc bulge.Why am I having so much disc problems in my whole spine?

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You are young and there doesn’t appear to be a reason why you would have significant disc budges. There needs to be clinical assessment and further investigations to find out the cause. ...  Read More

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How common is thoracic spine disc bulge as compared to disc bulges in cervical and lumbar ? Please assist.

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Thoracic bulge is less common compare to cervial and Lumbar spine because of support from thoracic cage ...  Read More

I am suffering from spine disc bulge. Can this be reversed through therapy? It pains in my hip and leg.

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Yes this disc bulge gets reverted with good therapy, and back care. ...  Read More

I had been diagnosed with a bulging disc in my spine a couple months ago and I am 16 years old. I want to squat and deadlift to my limits but don't know if that is safe. How can I make my way back to training again?

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• Bhujang Asana – Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your ...  Read More

I am suffering from disc bulging lumber spine L5 S1 and having pain in right leg while walking more than 100 metres.

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1st need to asses spine & around muscle group strength coz there is chances of disc problem aggravate due to poor back mechanics also there is chances of spinal curve derangement. Also recheck wit ...  Read More

I have slipped disc in my spine. I am going under acupressure therapy. Its now two days passed but I cannot sit. It very painful to sit. What should I do and how many more time it will take for relief And I am government employee when can I join my job.

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In slipped disc one need to be careful of posture especially need to be avoided completely for first 48 hours or from time you see this message.USE LS belt all the time for 7-10 days.Avoid forward ben ...  Read More

Bulging Disc in thoracic Spine t6-t7. Played a sport (wrestling) while having it and worked in a warehouse. Pain has been going on for a little over a year now. Its gotten better since I stopped physical activity but it feels like I have not healed any further.

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Need x ray or MRI to know what's going on ...  Read More

I have been suffering from spine disc issue since many years have treated few months back and got relaxed with medicine however need some massage or strong excercise to recover strength naturally as pain has again started or coming some time

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Please do Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatment for ur spine problem for Permanent relief .? ...  Read More

Hi Sir, Disc de-hydration in the lumbar spine with Osteophytosis. Diffuese Disc protrusion noted at L3-4,L4-5 and L5-S1 disc levels associated with ligamentum flavum thickening causing significant narrowing of spinal canal.Mild narrowing of both neural foraminae noted . Schmods nodes noted at L1-2 and L2-3 levels.

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If severe canal stenosis and if medically fit... Go ahead with surgery ...  Read More

4 month ago I was feeling pain in my lower back and tailbone bone area then in November 2024 when my pain got severe I went to the hospital to visit orthopedic, the doctor asked me to get the MRI done for Spine and in the MRI disc herniation was found in all 3 section lumbar, thoracic and cervical, then doctor puts me on medication and physiotherap

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Absolutely yes! It can be very well tackled with homeopathy and you will get immense relief with it. Go for it! ...  Read More

Can I do gym again after spine slip disc surgery,can I build my body and did spine surgery is safe ...

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Yes But share mri and symptoms please ...  Read More

Dr Please suggest why my father's thumb nail of right hand is looking crumbled . It happened naturally. What is the reason for this? I have attached photo of the thumb nail.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have disc bulge in cervical spine at c3,c4 and c5 level and disc herniation problem in lumbar spine at l4, l5 level

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It's called spondylitis. Take some muscle relaxants and go for some physiotherapy sessions. Also please share your complete MRI REPORT ...  Read More

I have slip disc since last two years,now i want to do gym, to maintain my health,can i do pushups to maintain my chest and cardio to loose my belly fat and loose weight which is gain due to not doing any physical work from last two years just becoz of slip disc

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You can do ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 24 years old, 6.1 ft tall guy and I got to know that my cervical AP canal dimensions are 1.2 cm, 1.0cm, mentioned in my MRI, and these are fine without any bulge or herniation. So I wanted to know what is the normal or average discs size or AP canal dimensions of Cervical and lumbar spine? And if mine is smaller then why is it so at such a

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Need to check with consultant doctor. ...  Read More

I am worried i went to doctor i was having back discomfort issue and some time hurting issue from 1 2 year doctor said do xray i did now he is saying disc space is blocked now do mri what it can be i am worried a lot i was doing gym from 4 years

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There is decrease in Disc space in D11/D12 level. For further treatment, I would like to detailed history and clinical exam findings. Based on that one can interpret MRI findings, which was rightly ad ...  Read More

Hello sir, I've got neck pain running through the center of the neck. Some stiffness in my neck The pain is non radiating and stiffness stays throughout the day with some on-off relief As per MRI , I have mild indentations in cervical spine. Also, I'm on borderline with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12 Need your opinion in whom to consult further a

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What's your occupation? On MRI report, your age is 26 years, if it is so....... multiple disc problems generally occur due to occupational problems at this age So, proper ergonomics and physiotherapy ...  Read More

Last 6 months he has continues pain and unable to stand continues 10 minutes. Doctor advice endoscopic surgery of spine. I feel helpless.

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Kindly consult a orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

I m having slip disc L4-5 ,leg pain right side,i m worry about surgery if i do surgery ,will i able to live normal walk,bend life or not for lifetime,i heard that if one time surgery done ,then we have to go for another surgery back to back again,and will live pain full life,now my age is 30, please clear my doubt

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Not all patients of backache need surgery. Most of them can be treated with out surgery. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & ...  Read More

Hi , My father is suffering from Multiple spinal disc lession with degenerative changes as per xray report with acute back pain not able to sleep at night. Issue has started since a year without any fall or accident. Currently taking session with physiotherapy but no improvement. Kindly suggest the treatment for the same and success rate Is surgery

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Share mri report ...  Read More

My mother was suffering form lower back pain from past 15 days . In MRI she is diagnosed with L4-L5 disc bulge and small annular tear.. is it possible to treat this with medication and exercise so that we can avoid surgery

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Plz share MRI SCAN REPORT.. PLEASE CALL ME ...  Read More

The Patient is undergoing with Post Covid Rehabilitation - On Oxygen 5 Ltr / SpO2 95. Past 6 weeks with the spine pain it developed with severity in legs - Sciatica Pain. He has been going through psyotheraphy - ultrasound, electric stimulation. Since few days the pain is irresistable and have been giving pain killer injections. The patient has a 2

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Disc prolapse lumbar spine pain and stiffness pain radiating both ribs...

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Yes u can take ayurvedic treatment in a nearby ayurvedic center,better. ...  Read More

I have upper spine and lower spine disc pain, pain is of thumb size, with right leg and foot nubmess. Want proper medication I am tired of going clinic to clinic.

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Upper spine in the sense do you mean upper lumbar or upper cervical spine? Do you have mri images? If you do, please post it here. Because the treatment varies with each type of disc problem. Hoping ...  Read More

Sir, iam suffering with lumbar spine disc bulge L4 and l5 My age is 32 Is there any solution to cure permanent sir, Plz help me sir Thanks

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No permanent solution Do proper physical therapy and rehabilitation with guidance on ergonomics That shall help decrease further degeneration of your discs ...  Read More

My mom happened to injure her lower spine during my childhood days... Probably over 20 years ago. She was undergoing Ayurvedic treatments since then. Now that recently she happened to slip her feet and fell on her back to the ground resulting in having more pain to her lower spine. Having said that, I took my mom to another well known ayurvedic doc

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Hello what does MRI report say?? Is there a fracture or compression injury or what? Please share the MRI report or consult a Nurosurgeon at a hospital . Both orthopaedic and Nurosugeon will handle the ...  Read More

I am having a cervical disc bulge at c4 and c5. I have done physiotherapy session in the past months. The episode started from MAY 2 nd. I am still having mild to heavy pain on left and right shoulder. Also recently I started having leg pain in calves muscle because of which I did an MRI of lumbar spine. In here also I am having a disc bulge at l4

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. *You can have chat or video call discussion* http://arth.link/vrclinic Or https://pla ...  Read More

My mother said her back is pain and went to an orthopaedic. She was asked to do an MRI. We did and the report said that the posterior left paracentral disc is bulging at L4-5 level with left lateral recess narrowing. The doctor at Imphal,Manipur suggested an operation but my mother is really freaking out. She says she wants to consult a Neurologist

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Need for surgery will depend on mri plus clinical findings. If in doubt you should consult another neurosurgeon. ...  Read More

Loss of L4 L5 intervertebral disc space Type 2 modic changes l4 l5 level Loss of lumbar lardosis Partial sacralization of l5 vertebra

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Need clinical examination ...  Read More

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