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Sir, I have done my spine MRI and it shows disc bulge l4-l5. And also says early degenerative disc disease. Is there any serious problem.what precautions should I take. there is severe back pain sometimes.pls guide me.

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Degenerative changes in spine are commonly found in MRI scans of spine. Back pain related to degenerative changes responds well to exercises and medications along with ergonomic corrections in daily a ...  Read More

I have mild degenerative disc diseases. Mild pain in left neck below the back ear, shoulder till left arm elbow. My left hand shaking fingers/wrist when I put sugar in tea, holding empty glass etc. After pain relief can I go to gym for work out and weight lifts. My age is 33. I am attaching my MRI.

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You need a good physitherapy. Avoid heavy weight lifting. ...  Read More

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I am 24 years old and have degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I am very active and want to know what activities I should discontinue to avoid further damage to my disc. In particular, mountain biking, running, rock climbing, skiing, whitewater kayaking. Thank you.

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Ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working or sitting or walking....Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water...Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight...Do not ...  Read More

I suffer from disc degenerative disease, in my spinal speicalist report it says I have disc like material in my spinal canal aswell. My doctor recently STOPED my painkillers and told me to do exercise which I have , and it has made it worse I have now pain in my right bum cheek like pins and needles is this something to e concerned about ?

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effects ...  Read More

Disc degenerative disease in back. With "disc like material in my spinal Canal" my specialist report says. I'm 20 years old.. Iv has this problem since 16 is there any medication I can ask my doctor to prescribe I was on gabapentin however they didn't work.. Exercise makes the pain worse.. The pain is crippling and server every day

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Consult with Neuro Surgeon as soon as possible. Do MRI. ...  Read More

I have lumbar degenerative disc in L3- L4 and L4 -L5 , i get sciatica pain too along with hip pain. I do the stretching but i can't sleep at night due to pain. Now I'm getting knee pain which the dr said is referred pain.. i lost 10 kg weight. Kindly help with pain relief.. thank's

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Needs consult. ...  Read More

My MRI report shows that i have a problem of slip disc in my L5-S1 vertebra and doctors suggest me for surgery, but i just want to know what other best option is available for me and plz tell me that spinal decompression therapy will help me or not.

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You can try medicines physiotherapy weight loss lumbar belt exercise this will reduce the problem I will not advise spinal compression therapy ...  Read More

Hi, iam 32 years old. what it means " Lumbar degenerative disc disease at L5 - S1." " Posterior annular bulge at L4-5 and paracentral annular bulge at L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac". Please explain.

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Hi, These mri findings can be anything. Doesn't mean you are suffering from some disease. You have to co relate what you see and how bad the symptoms are. ...  Read More

Hi, I am 19 and I have really bad pain from degenerative disc disease. How do I manage this and what is the most likely treatment that I will get?

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Where are you located? Meet local spine surgeon. ...  Read More

Degenerative disc L5S1 plz check my MRI and suggest me a proper treatment. How degenerative disc be cured.

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Speak to your doctor who prescribed you MRI. He will decide your further management. Try a trial of nonoperative treatment before going forward for surgical options ...  Read More

Hello sir I m suffering disc dengerative multilevels neck and lower back pain .since 2 years . Tell me treatment . My pain is too much . Should I go to physiotherapy or self exercise?

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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 or ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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We must assess the clinical symptoms and correlate them with the MRI findings. A thorough neurological examination should be conducted, focusing on the sensory and motor functions of the L4 and L5 ner ...  Read More

Please suggest what should I consume and what should I avoid for lower back pain. I have been suffering from lower back pain since last 7 months .

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As I need to understand more about your health, Eating pattern and other clinical findings, identify the Current Health Report to give you right advice. You can connect us for private consultation. Al ...  Read More

For 6 months suffering from back pain, viewing my x-ray report radiologist diagnosed it for LSTV, I always feel somethings out there in my lower back which i can't stop thinking of, neither it's ache nor it's indescribable pain but something is there, what should I do? what medication should I take? should I do exercises or not ?

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Get a mri done ...  Read More

Viewing my X-ray report radiologist diagnosed it for Lumbosacral Transitional vertebrae disease, what should I do? Whom should I seek ? is medication/ exercises must ?

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Hello It is quite a common condition, present by birth. Treatment is decided depending on your symptoms. ...  Read More

Partial degenerative L4-L5 disc and minimal bulging L4-S1 can we travel international Thanks for help

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If no active symptoms, then one can travel with adequate precautions. ...  Read More

I have early degenerative Changes with disc joint space ! I have neck pain both side back head pain and most important swelling on my neck... Is it cure permanently ? I am 27... Please Suggest me... Where my height 5feet3inc and weight 78kg

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed 6years ago with degenerative disc disease...with exercise my condition was improved with proper care... I was recommended not to bend forward lift weights and also not sit on floor... I was trying not to do so ... sometimes I used to do ans get little pain ... suddenly few days back I sat down and when I stand up..it was highl

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I think you should get one MRI of Lumbosacral spine. This problem may occur due to some nerve root compression at lumbar level. ...  Read More

Hi, Recently i got to know i have slip disc problem near my neck which is troubling me to do any activities with my left hand and shoulder..an orthopedic has suggested for physiotherapy ..?so i wanted to know can I do the therapy by myself or i need to do it in hospital...as am not in metro city i don't have physiotherapist here...so nurse is the o

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Hello ma'am, To answer your question, yes u need to consult a physiotherapist. You can either visit a nearby clinic or a hospital. If facility not available, a physio can do teleconsultation for you. ...  Read More

I have attached pics of my MRI report of lumbar spine,please tell me if I have lumbar spondylosis and degenerative disk disease or not.My report says i have these two. (P.S. Ignore the L5-S1 disk prolapse,i have got a nerve root block injection for it, please just tell me if i have degenerative disk disease and lumbar spondylosis according to my re

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continuing doing physiotherapy. ...  Read More

I am 17 years old and i have a slipped L5-S1 disc,a bulging L4-L5 disc,lumbar spondylosis amd degenerative disk disease according to my MRI report.Can anyone tell me if i really jave spondylosis and degenrated disks or not? i have also done one X-Ray of lumbosacral spine,but it has not concluded any spondylosis.Please tell me.See the picture of my

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A single MRI image is not enough to diagnose spndylolysis...trust the reporting if it says so... I would be more worried about your L5 S1 propapsed disc if it is giving symptoms You may need a microdi ...  Read More

I have diagnosed With Lumbar Spondylosis. I have pain in my genital parts like testicles, penis, rectum and pelvic area. I have pain in my both legs and hands some times. But genital area pain is more uncomfortable. I also have Degenerative disc disease in neck... I Don't know is it the reason that i have some neck pain and headache and some times

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Yes this will take some time but with specific exercises like spinal extension exercises you will feel much better, also focus on your nutrition which is very important when you have multiple problems ...  Read More

Can mild degenerative disease of lumbar spine be cured by ortho physiotherapist for a 36year old female?

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Yes, physiotherapy can definitely help in treating the degenerative diseases Thank you ...  Read More

Disc degenerative with osteophyte formation lower. back please. suggest any medicine

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Take ayurvediy medicine for lumbar problem. Apply medicated oil and correct your diet and lifestyle also. ...  Read More

Disc degenerative with. osteophyte formation. lower back

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Don't worry, Your problem is due to Vata VIkrati, take Vata sedative, Take Decoction of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) ,Tab Ashvagandha, Satavari 1 each bid with milk,Cap Shuddha guggul 1 bid after meal ...  Read More

Hello sir,Madam My MRI report impression is Degenerative disc disease having osteophytes, disc desiccation, disc prolapse causing compromisation of lateral recesses and neural foramina. Please suggest my problem and specialist for the same

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Lumbar spondylosis with disc prolapse. Disc prolapse has different stages. Only in advanced stage, u need surgery. Consult a neurosurgeon ...  Read More

Plz check my MRI and suggest me a proper treatment. Is disc treatment cured without surgery. Or with physiotherapy.

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If u can send Mri films it will be better to tell... ...  Read More

Degenerative discs L4 L5, mild postero central disc protrusions at L4 L5 disc level indenting underlying thecal sac. Minimal anterolisthesis of L4 over L5 vertebral body is also seen. This is the verbatim advice by radiologist & Ortho MS Dr who suggested MRI. It was detected in 2016, but little back pain was from 15 yrs back. After allopathy,

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For chronic pain, you need to be examined. If we can pin point the cause of pain, we may try injection in your back which gives wonderful results in such cases. ...  Read More

My mother has been facing back pain for last 15 years and took many medicines including ayurveda treatment and allopathy. Recently she has severe pain and when we consulted doctor they said, that there is a disc bulge in L4-L5, L5-S1 level. Please suggest a way forward. If operation is mandatory, how much would it cost?

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She needs proper evaluation by local Orthopaedic or spine surgeon clinically.many times, just by MRI report, if someone goes, it can be misleading. Patient's history and examination clarify many thing ...  Read More

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