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Hello! MRI report of lumbar spine shows L4 compression fracture with loss of more than 50% of its height. He has also advanced prostate cancer. His treatment for prostate cancer is started. What should we do for L4 compression fracture?

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Conservative management but prevention of bed site is important. Passive physiotherapy or exercises play important role. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from back pain and couldn't walk or bend past 1 week and doctor said it's L3-L4 compression.. Is it very serious

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Hi, My wife is suffering from sciatica due to nerve compression from L4-L5 disc bulge. We have visited many experts, who have prescribed us lot of medicines mainly pain killers. But the pain starts once pain killlers are stopped. We have stopped medicines and continued with Back excersises. But results are not as expected. It has been more than a y

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Expert physiotherapist wil b helped u to fix the pain.. Consult to physiotherapist and have the sessions of electrotherapy for minimum 15 days continue with his guide lines and exercises under supervi ...  Read More

I have lower back pain for close to 2 yrs, my MRI says 1)Disc dehydration at L2-3 L3-4 and L4-5 with bulging annulus at L3-L4. 2) Broad disc protrusion at L4-5 slightly compression thecal sac and nerve root. 3) minimal left para central&foramina disc protru L5-S1 narrowing spinal and slightly indenting the thecal sac. I have my back nerves ting

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As per your report it appears to be initial stages of disc problem ...  Read More

My mom is 60 years age,,on 1st july mom felt in bathroom and bottom portion became very weak..from that days mon cant pass urine,,yet she feel the pressure and same this happen during stool..MRI report suggests l4 vertebra over l5 with degenerative disc disease affecting l4-l5 and l5-s1 levels with pressure effect over bilateral exting nerve roots.

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She may need a surgery to remove pressure on the nerves and stabilise the spine. ...  Read More

MRI report says there is a bulge in my disc at L4-L5. Could it cause numbness in leg and arm? I don't have any back ache.

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hello. disc at L45 can cause numbness in the leg but not in the arm. This is due to compression of the nerve supplying your leg, due to the herniated disc. You may have a similar problem in the neck ...  Read More

L4-L5 annular bulge with minimal thecal compression L4-S1 annular bulge with S1 bilateral neural compressions Lots of weakness and numbness in legs. Able to stand on heels and toes but feeling numb. Kindly advise.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Can NERVE COMPRESSION be treated through EXERCISES ONLY or it will require some other treatment or medications ? I am asking this because I already took so many medicines, but none of them really worked . I HAVE SYMPTOMS OF NERVE COMPRESSION( ELECTRIC PAIN IN KNEE AREA MUSCLE) , NOT BASED ON ANY MRI REPORT.

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Based on ur history it seems that u had presumed it as nerve pain. There r usually rare cases of nerve pain in knee. Nerve pain are usually on upper part of body especially over face and neck area. ...  Read More

L4-L5 disc posterocentral and paracentral protrusion causing significant compression of thecal sac" that line is mention in my MRI report.

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Is your pain radiating down to your legs or is it localised to the back .. As you have already done an MRI You have to take treatment for your pain if it's unbearable and below the knee ...  Read More

DIFFUSE DISK BULGE SEEN AT L4,L5, L5-S1 LEVELS, NARROWING SPINAL CANAL AND CAUSING MILD/MODERATRE COMPRESSION ON THECAL SAC.

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Hi Consult your physiotherapist and start taking treatment for isometric and strengthening exercise for your back muscle Definitely you will feel better ...  Read More

My father has severe nerve spinal compression. He is 81 years. old. Since last 2 years he had leg pain but now it has increased. He is heart patient with 2 stunts. So we don't want to go for surgery. We have tried all the treatments but no relief. He wears compression socks also. No vascular issue. Tried all medicines. Physiotherapy but no relief.

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81 years of age with stents in the heart are not a medical absolute contraindication for surgery. If physiotherapy and other conservative methods have failed, surgery could be the only sensible option ...  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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A history and examination is needed Is it only low back ache or is it radiating to either or both lower limbs? Is it associated with weakness? Any pain on walking short distances? Duration? How is it ...  Read More

What is the treatment for nerve compression. I am having the pain for last 5-6 days. Is it serious ?

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IMPRESSION: MR imaging features are consistent with: o Partial loss of lumbar lordosis with appearant straightening of spine. L4-5 disk show partial degenerative disk desiccation. o o L4-5 1level shows broad based posterocentral and left paracentral disc protrusion and causing mild compression of the thecal sac & mild compression of left exitin

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

My husband is suffering from back pain since last 8-10 days. He has no other symptoms - No tingling or numbness in his legs. He is able to walk with or without pain. He is corporate professional and his job requires him to sit for long duration through out the day. 9 months back, due to an accident, he had PCL reconstruction surgery which is fine n

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Hello Kindly provide details of your husband like weight height age? Does he have to sit for long hours for work? ...  Read More

Hi dr. My MRI says Broad Base diffuse disc bulge is observed at L4-5 & L5-S1 levels producing extradural compression over ventral aspect of the cal sac but not compressing lateral nerve roots. Can you pls explain what it means and how it can be treated?

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Please see a Neurophysician or spine specialist for direct clinical examination . ...  Read More

Kindly suggest best class2 above knee compression stocking for my mother. She is suffering in DVT problem

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You can get any brand , all are good Many off my patients are using TYNOR!! ...  Read More

I had been feeling pain in my left leg for last 1 year. I have been recently diagnosed with disc bulges at L4-L5 & L5-S1 with nerve compression at S1. Currently I have pain in my lower back & back of the thigh. My MRI scan & impression are attached.

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What are you thinking? consult immediately for relief. ...  Read More

I have varicose veins and I need to wear compression stockings. Which one should I choose? Which class and brand

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You can use ontex stockings. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I Have lower back pain from 6 months and consulted doctor and told me to have MRI. I got it done. MRI impressions are below, just before going to him I need to take consultation in practo as I am tensed a bit. Sacralization of the fifth lumbar vertebra L4 L5 disc annular bulge with super added shallow broad based centric protrusion, cau

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Hello sir. A detailed clinical history is required for interpretation of test results for any individual patient. Regards ...  Read More

Which specialist should i consult for cervical compression. Orthopaedic or neurologist?. Can i use collar for cervical compression

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Hi sir/madam, I have a nerve compression on my left hand near elbow .. so could you please suggest me the cure for this..?

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go to neurologist and do nerve test . ...  Read More

Hey I am a law student who has been suffering from lower back pain for the last 4-5 months. I have been on medication since then but the pain never went away. The back pain gradually started radiating into the legs with the left leg in particular. I also tested positive for HLA B27 and I am afraid I am showing symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Th

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• Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily • . Avoid bending in front. • Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up ...  Read More

Sir my MRI report "Mild disc desiccation, diffuse bulge with postero-central protusion of L4-L5 disc indenting the thecal sac and causing mild impingement of left traversing L5 nerve root. Bilateral foraminal stenosis mild foraminal stenosis with no evidence of neural compression seen" give me any helpfull suggestions...plz

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• Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily • . Avoid bending in front. • Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up ...  Read More

I had d12 compression since last 2 months.I had taken bedrest and now done sex with husband it started paining what would have happened?

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Should avoid strains at all cost... It is advisable to start spinal extension and spine strengthening exercises... Meet ortho doc to get examined and can start the exercise under supervision ...  Read More

I have been having severe radiating pain on one side through the legs. Reports showed mild disc bulge in L4, L5 and nerve compression. Was prescribed nuro tablets but they didn't give lasting relief. Undergoing physiotherapy. Any suggestions to get permanent relief from the pain?

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If Physio helps it's good or else needed surgery ...  Read More

Hello, My mother is suffering from severe leg pain and she is not even able to walk properly because of that. We have done MRI and it is diagnosed as some of the spinal veins are getting compressed. Kindly note below findings from the MRI report: - Lower most vertebra is labelled as L5. Whole spine screening not possible due to metallic artifact -

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Surgery is good option in such cases. As it gives complete relief in one go. Now a days with technical advancements surgery is very much safe. ...  Read More

Found in MRI, Mild board based l4-5 disc protrusion causing thecal sac compression and abutting the traversing L5 nerve. Please help me with the treatments for it. Have taken a course of Physio and didn't work out? What is the way to ease? Please suggest, my age is just 27.

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U must take Physiotherapy till u consult an orthopedic surgeon.u can use hot packs to reduce the pain. ...  Read More

My mri report 1.lumbar spondylosis with angular tear and disk protrusions L3-L4 L4-L5 L5-S1 Level s causing anterior thecal sac indentation,spinal canal narrowing/stenosis and severe compression over bilateral lateral neural recesses and traversing nerve roots with neural impingment at L4-L5 Doctor suggested surgery for issue My age is 25 only,

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Consult your physiotherapist and start taking treatment for isometric back exercise, strengthening of your back muscle. Once your muscle become strengthen than you will definitely feel better ...  Read More

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