1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Brain and Spine

  4. L4 spine over l5 with nerve compression.

brain-icon
L4 spine over l5 with nerve compression
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.
912 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

She may need a surgery to remove pressure on the nerves and stabilise the spine.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Selective Nerve Root Block

Dr.Manoj Sharma

Selective Nerve Root Block is an excellent treatment for nerve pain going into the leg from the back. Generally it is gi ... Read more

Mangement of Tuberculosis of Spine/ Pott's Spine

Dr.Pramod Saini

Of all the bones, Spine is the most common site to suffer from Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis of Spine or TB spine is also k ... Read more

Sciatic Nerve Pain?

Dr.Sunil Kumar Tank(PT)

DEFINATION OF SCIATICA PAIN-The medical name of sciatica pain is known as Radiculopathy. Sciatica pain is also is caused ... Read more

Spine Surgery Fails: A Myth

Dr.Pramod Saini

Spine surgery fails- this is a common notion which is not true. Spine surgery is safe and gives good results if done pro ... Read more

Facial Nerve Pain: Types, Symptoms, Factors & Treatment

Dr.Rajat Sachdeva

Pain is a feeling or discomfort caused by an illness or injury or a sensation caused by a noxious stimulus to the naked ... Read more

Tuberculosis of Cervical Spine - Potts Spine

Dr.Pramod Saini

A 22-year-old woman presented to our emergency department with a 9-week history of worsening neck stiffness, inability t ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a doctor
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Selective Nerve Root Block

Dr.Manoj Sharma

Selective Nerve Root Block is an excellent treatment for nerve pain going into the leg from the back. Generally it is gi ... Read more

Mangement of Tuberculosis of Spine/ Pott's Spine

Dr.Pramod Saini

Of all the bones, Spine is the most common site to suffer from Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis of Spine or TB spine is also k ... Read more

Sciatic Nerve Pain?

Dr.Sunil Kumar Tank(PT)

DEFINATION OF SCIATICA PAIN-The medical name of sciatica pain is known as Radiculopathy. Sciatica pain is also is caused ... Read more

Spine Surgery Fails: A Myth

Dr.Pramod Saini

Spine surgery fails- this is a common notion which is not true. Spine surgery is safe and gives good results if done pro ... Read more

Facial Nerve Pain: Types, Symptoms, Factors & Treatment

Dr.Rajat Sachdeva

Pain is a feeling or discomfort caused by an illness or injury or a sensation caused by a noxious stimulus to the naked ... Read more

Tuberculosis of Cervical Spine - Potts Spine

Dr.Pramod Saini

A 22-year-old woman presented to our emergency department with a 9-week history of worsening neck stiffness, inability t ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Recently Asked Questions

Pituitary adenoma

 15 Views
I am diagnosed with pituatary adenoma. Is it curable or not? I am using cabergoline once a week. I am get ... Read More

Poor memory , recall

 18 Views
I am suffering from short but frequent memory black outs. I am struggling with learning and remembering t ... Read More

Not able to read

 15 Views
I went for mri but technicians couldn't able read please help me what is written .Is it contrast or anyth ... Read More

Suffering from memory and cognitive

 21 Views
I'm suffering from memory and cognitive problems. I don't have any other health issues, I came across t ... Read More

Imbalance feeling while sitting

 20 Views
I feel very imbalanced while being sit. Can do walking, running easily without any difficulty. But when i ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.