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L5 S1 DISK HERNIATION. NEUROLOGICAL PROB
I am suffering from sciatica pain after consulting a doctor and checkup (MRI) it was found disk herniation at my L5 S1 back. doctor suggested me for surgery but i and mt family dosen't want surgery. i want to ask that is there any other way to cure this prob.
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Decision for surgery depends on neurodeficit e.g weakness or severity of pain. Herniation sx also  depends on MRI report AP diameter . root compression . cord compression. In cases where surgery not feasible conservative treatment is advised.
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consult second spine specialist.
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complete bed rest plenty of water l s belt later phsiotheray pain modulation therapy
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