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Disc bulge at L3-L4, L4-L5 , L5- S1
Hello Doctor,
I am having a lower back pain on right side,which starts from back and moves towards back of the hip, followed by left and foot. It is ON n OFF pain.
This pain usually triggers when I do hair wash in shower, bending forward with face down.
Pls note : this pain started after I slipped in the washroom in May 2021.
Attached in my MRI report.
- I want to understand what type of pain it is, as it is extremely painful.
- help me understand the MRI report and suggest treatment plan
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History of fall may cause slip disc
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Neuromuscular assessment is must to rule out nerve compression and to assess current condition
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Get vit d and b12levels checked
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You need physical examination first
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Kindly visit nearby orthopedic surgeon or do video consultation here with all reports in hand .
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
3 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
As per the report , u need a physical examination from direct appointment with Neurophysician/ orthopaedician... We have to assess any neural involvement there or not ..
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Avoid bending and heavy weight lifting.
treatment depends upon the findings.
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