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Hi, I need advice if surgery is required if L5 S1 disc protrusion ia pressing any nerve ans I am feeling pain in right buttock and numbness in right leg thigh Or It can be healed without surgery

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Before going to surgery my advice treat your problem by homoeopathic medicine along with physiotherapy I hope you will get relief, you may contact me with your MRI report ,whats app no nine two three ...  Read More

Hi doctors I went to an ortho as I had pain in my back, gradually extending to my leg. He advised MRI and he is recommending surgery as there is some protrusion. 1. Is it really necessary to go for surgery directly? 2. Are there no nonsurgical treatments available for this stage? 3. Is this observation critical in any aspect? 4. Will the surgery

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WELL THERES ALWAYS CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT DEPENDS ON STAGE AND SEVERITY OF THE DISEASE WE CAN TRY EPIDURAL AS LONG AS THERES NO BOWEL AND BLADDER INVOLVEMENT ...  Read More

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Is steroid injection must for l5 s1 disc bulge mild to moderate protrusion? I am suffering from lower back pain from 2 months and previously calf pain for 6 months normal MRI for knee but MRI for lumbar spine shows l5 s1 disc bulge mild to moderate and l4 l5 disc bulge mild and radiaties along the left leg.. Feel numbness mainly left leg second toe

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Surgery or injection for this is needed only if you are having a lot of leg pain or buttock pain, which in not being controlled with tablets/exercise. Other options need to be tried first before going ...  Read More

Ive been experiencing referred pain in my left hip. Went to doctors for pain treatment. I want to know if the pain will ever go away. Would it be harmful if I fell pregnant..all the belly weight on my back? Im scared I wont be able to live a full life. Im exercising regularly. With caution of course

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You are young, the pain might be due to weak core muscles and tight leg muscles I can prescribe you exercises that will help you relieve the pain and get stronger core so even pregnancy would be easie ...  Read More

Had a traumatic fall on 11/01/20.. Pain had decreased gradually... Conservatively treated... Wore Taylors brace belt for two months... Now on LS belt... Previously I used to smoke... But now I don't smoke... Now I feel pain in my lower back in the L4 or L5 area and just to the side of that while getting up from sitting position or from bed. Or dur

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https://www.practo.com/jaipur/doctor/dr-sachin-jain-orthopedist ...  Read More

I have suffering from slipped disc, L5 S1 disc, from 4 months,I want to cure slipped disc problem without any surgery, what should I do to cure it permanently. Please advise the treatment

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Complete bed rest ...  Read More

Hello doctor .. Please advise best city, clinic, hospital or doctor for curing ..l4 l5 disc protrusion surgery

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For this type of surgery u can definitely u will be better so for this right hospital is Vhs hospital in that department of Neuro surgery is there and consult Dr mc Vasudevan senior Neuro surgeon defi ...  Read More

Hi, I have been suffering from sciatica for past 1 month. I have been on medication but it's not helping. After doing MRI I got to know that I have disc bulge and DDD in l4-l4-s1. Also I have mild scoliosis. Thecal sac diameter of l4-l5 and l5-s1 are 11.2 mm and 9.1mm resp. I want to know what kind of treatment should i go for and also please refer

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What is your age and what is your profession. ...  Read More

Hi sir I am suffering from bludge disc (L5 S1) from three month . Please let me know any treatment for this problem.thanks.

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Initial management is with local hot water compression. Medications like Etova Mr, Neurokind LC, Orthocort and Evion will help. ...  Read More

Diffuse posterior bulge of L5-S1 disc with medium sized left paracentral protrusion, compressing left budding nerve root , indenting thecal sac and encroaching bilateral neural foramina.. Doctor says surgery is the only option but i don't want any type of surgery ... Please tell me the alternate option

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Hello Practo User, You have to give more clinical information. Giving advice based on the MRI REPORTS is not correct. Not every condition like you mentioned will require surgery. If you are worried of ...  Read More

I am having mild posterior disc bulge at c5 c6 and l5 s1 .we are planning pregnancy is it ok.iam having pain.currently iam taking painkillers, pregablin.

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You can continue pregnancy if you have mild pain.Pregabalin is not completely safe in pregnancy.So taper. ...  Read More

I am 17 year old on my MRI it shows disc hernation of L5- S1 and lumberization of S1 vertebra from that point shooting pain goes to leg and calf muscle pains please 🥺 now what should I do.

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Share your mri videos. Was there any episode of heavy weight lifting which triggered disc herniation ...  Read More

I am having L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge with diameter 5.9 mm. Pain radiating till right leg ankle. I am walking slightly tilted. Doctors are saying it needs surgery. I want to know if it really needs surgery or any other option is still there. Can I get it healed with proper care, physiotherapy and medication

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No need of surgery, will try with meds and lifestyle modification ...  Read More

I have gone through this ces surgery of L4 L5 and s1 disc buldge it's been 20days post surgery can I smoke and drink alcohol occasionally with moderate limit

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It depends on what drugs you have been started on. ...  Read More

Disc protrusion of c6-c7 causing mild thecal and right lateral recess nerve root indentation Symptoms: 1. Pain radiating in both the shoulders left and right 2. Lower back pain 3. Back of the head pain 4. Neck pain 5. When I lift or use my arms pain in the side if the respective chest (left if left shoulder used and so on) I'm able to walk but l

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Depending upon the type of protrusion treatment is done . So without proper details treatment can't be done. But for now you can do some physiotherapy. ...  Read More

I'm having herniated disc at l4/l5 and l5/s1. Physiotherapy hasn't helped, took nerve root block injection also, but no help. Doctor has suggested surgery, what are the chances I continue with non surgical treatments and get better.

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Hi. If you are having pain in back , lower limbs and finding it difficult to continue your day to day activities, you should get your MRI spine done. If the scan shows significant narrowing of canal t ...  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

Hello doctors, My mother has slip disk issue and it's been 7-8 yrs in this period we tried allopathy, ayurveda, physiotherapy and many more treatment but couldn't work...not we are planning for surgery of that bulge...but my mother so scared she is 56-56 yrs old and does have any other health issues so upcoming week we are planning to do surgery fr

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Get physical check up and share report After that risk factor will be identified Share your mri to know severity of condition Discussion of your problem with operating surgeon. Every surgeon has di ...  Read More

I have a known L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 levels are also normal. I wanted to ask: 1. Could th

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Hand pain is not related to L5 disc issue It must be something different. Nerve pain takes time and it varies according to its cause and severity Consult a neurologist for better evaluation ...  Read More

I have pain radiating to both my legs from 3 months. I have L4, L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 lev

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Pain because of facetal arthropathy and slip diac ...  Read More

3 years ago diagnose with spine problem in mri.by neurosurgeon and tell me u have disc problem and suggest for surgery. But said to him for medicine and now take medicine from last 3 years. But today condition feel pain in lower back all day like Needle and can't walk more pain in legs all time fatigue and little control by medicine. And doctor ag

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Surgery or no surgery cannot be decided by the information given by you.. Please Listen to what your neurosurgeon suggests.. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor Please suggest me , Iam suffering from severe back pain I have done the MRI. It result in disc bulge L4-L5 and s1 . I have done many physiotherapies since three years I feeling the pain , can't stand long for ten minutes pls suggest what treatment will suits to lower my pain

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Want to see MRI reports for proper management ...  Read More

My mother has sharp radiating pain in her right leg from buttocks region till calf since 1 week and tingling sensation while sleeping . On investigation with mri the reports are saying grade 2 anterolisthesis of l5 over s1 and few other findings . Kindly help me with the treatment plan and proceedings . I'm attaching the scan photos and reports .

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Symptoms are suggestive of sciatica. However, further details are needed for a proper treatment plan. ...  Read More

I am having back pain from 3 months , I have consulted a doctor who has given medications for 1.5 months , after that he has prescribed for MRI , in the report herniated disc is being seen at L5-S1, due to which I am feeling pain in the upper side of right leg , doctor has asked for microdisectomy surgery , I have changed the doctor and he has pres

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Hi, as there could be many underlying reasons for the above problems you have mentioned, it needs a detailed history taking and if needed further evaluation is needed too. Please feel free to have a c ...  Read More

I have been suffering from slipped disc from a very long time but I haven't experienced so much of pain in a long time as I am experiencing now. After doing an MRI it's seen "Degenerative disc desiccation with mild disc bulge at L4-L5 level indenting ventral thecal sac and abutting the exiting nerve roots" and also straightening of Spinal Cord.

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Hi, I am Dr Sharath, Disc specialist spine surgeon from yelahanka, Bangalore. Need to examine you and should see MRI films to correlate. Please contact and do your needful. Steroid to be avoided ...  Read More

Do surgeries are safe and risk free for disc bulge correction in L4-L5 region compressing the left neural foramina for a person between 18-24 of age?

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Yes, safe.. but its not required always ...  Read More

My attached MRI report found as Annular tear with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 indenting the thecal sac with moderate bilateral neural foramina stenosis. Medicine description also attached.i m taking daily physiotherapy.problen is from 1.5 years.i started medicine now.pls suggest me complete exercises to recover from this.

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Modifications in medicine required Rest required ...  Read More

Back pain L5-s1Male, 19Age19 I have back pain so with doctor's consultation  I Did Mri .Report attched Diffuse annular bulge with mild posterocentral protrusion at L4­L5 level indenting anterior thecal sac,brushing / contacting the left sided ex

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Can help you with and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. next course of action ...  Read More

Age19 I have back pain so with doctor's consultation I Did Mri .Report attched Diffuse annular bulge with mild posterocentral protrusion at L4­L5 level indenting anterior thecal sac,brushing / contacting the left sided exiting nerve roots.

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