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Hi greetings this consultation is for my mother 44 yrs old and for the past few years (12 to 15yrs) she is experiencing pain in lower back and legs eventhough she does her work regularly. Consulted various doctors and one of the doctors said that there might be nerve compression spondylolisthesis (attached X ray) and he suggested us to go for spin

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Sir, there are multiple options available for the same but it totally depends on the condition of the patient. If the pain is too much and lower limb pain is too much then she should get operated. The ...  Read More

I'm 26 with L3/4 and L4/5 disk degeneration and my ortho wants to remove and fuse plus pins and screws. Been looking for limitations in life after such a major surgery on the spine. My goals: become a pediatric PA, have kids and be able to play and keep up with them, travel. Extraneous wants are skydiving, bungee jumping, rollercoaster riding, etc.

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The surgery planned for you is 2 level fusion and as such, it is fairly extensive for someone of your age. The decision to proceed with surgery has to be taken after considering what is your ultimate ...  Read More

Having pain left side in leg from hip to foot. Becomes severe at night. especially below knee. It's unbearable pain. Is it sciatica?

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It seems to be sciatica ...  Read More

Hello , I had a minimally invasive spinal fusion at l5-s1 due to spondylolisthesis grade 2(unstable on X-ray) and nerve compression at the same level, I had a surgery two months ago and while my mobility has become better and I don't have much back Pain , I have a sharp pain in the back of my thigh and sometimes also in the foot which makes me won

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Share xray ...  Read More

I have chronic disc bulge, and swelling in lower lumbar region of both side and pain, knee pain also so i can able to walk and steps. I have heavy pain in both legs and lumbar region and sweling also, what should i do

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Spinal flexion exercise Tablet Nucoxia Powergesic gel Vitamin supplement ...  Read More

I have done lumbar fusion surgery a year ago but i am suffering from a severe back and leg pain. I cant walk for more than 15 minutes and. i am not able to sit for more than 10 minutes and cant able to bend after 10°. So please suggest me for these Below is my post operative MRI. Thanks..

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Hello, it seems that there is again compression of nerves supplying your leg in lumbosacral region. Reports you are given were one year old. Since it is getting new MRI, consult your orthipedician or ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy after severe pain in lower back and upper left thigh until knee. I went through 5 days of bed rest and physiotherapy exercise. After I stopped physiotherapy and started physical exercises it the pain came back again to maximum. What I should do?

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You should take physiotherapy continuously for 15 days to 1month. ...  Read More

I had a fusion at l4-s1 about 4 yrs ago. There is also an artificial disc at the l4-5 level. Recently I've been having a lot of pain when I bend forward and try to straighten back up. I had an xray done and it shows anterolisthesis of l4 on l5 of 4.8 mm which increases with flexion to 5.3. My doctor wants me to see a surgeon. He says it should not

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Before attempting to answer your queries want to see ur MRI or CT scan ...  Read More

Can pedicle screws are used in lumbar spine without any fusion, is pedicle screws are strong enough to stabilize the spine for whole life

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If intertransverse fusion or intervertebral body fusion is done along it's better. ...  Read More

Lumbar pain since last 10 days continuous,no relief from pain , I take some medicine from our local area doctors but no relief in pain , what can I do now

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Pain going to legs n thighs? Pain increases in which activities ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any homeopathic medications for fas

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Give me proper details and case file of your mother.. and need detailed case taking then we will try our best to cure your mother ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications or way to reduce pa

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Postoperative pain is common and more so in open spine surgery , in case of persistent pain kindly ask your treating doctor for analgesics, with adequate analgesics care pt recovery will be smooth . T ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting the pain is debilitating .Is it ok?Any gentle

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Kindly share the discharge summary to get more details on the case. Meanwhile she would need Cryotherapy and TENS for Pain management. ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications or way to reduce th

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Since she underwent surgery recently ,pain is common at surgical site. Anyhow kindly look into Pain scale(in chrome) which rates 0-10. If pain score more than 4 or more .,requires good analgesics. But ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications please kindly advis

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Since the spinal fusion was performed only 2 days ago, significant pain around the incision can occur during the first few postoperative days and does not by itself indicate that something has gone wr ...  Read More

Whats the cost of spinal fusion in Bengaluru and what's the success rate along with how much function can be regained. I have l4-l5 large herniation it's been 7+ years, I exercise most day inclusive of neutral spine core etc earlier pain was in legs but no more in the legs and fully functional zero medications. But this Lower back pain I get very b

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Every case is different. Cost depends on surgeon , hospital , implants ,etc . Success rate and functional outcome depends on method of surgery so operating surgeon can better guide you . ...  Read More

Lumbar spondilytis and disc bulging with annular tear and having pain around lumbar could not able to bend forward

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Hello This is a form of injury to disc where in there is just a simple tear in disc It’s not a frank SLIPPED DISC NO nerve injury Rest for 2-3 days Medicines as advised by your doc ...  Read More

Doctor , I am feeling some hard mass on right lumbar region with tenderness and it also pain during coughing , sneezing or movement . I am also a sexually active person and I had last intercourse on 28 dec. 2023 . But after that I get my periods on 13 th Feb and 20 March . Does it possible even after that , I am having any kind of ectopic pregnancy

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- [ ] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [ ] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

Hi,My son is 7 year old, who has undergone lumbar puncture test 3 days ago, post the test, he is having lot of pain at back and unable to sleep properly, we are using ibugesic for pain relief for now. Can someone please tell me how long the pain would be there and what can be done at home to reduce the pain?

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No pillows More of fluids ...  Read More

Hi, My son who is 7 year old was recently effected with virus and doctors have done Lumbar puncture test as a part of it. It's already been 3 days and we are giving him ibugesic syrup for pain. Can anyone please tell me how long this pain will be there?

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I have been suffering from right leg and lower back pain since years and recently got diagnosed with early lumbar spondylosis. My Dr said it's due to compressed nerve. Kindly tell me the quickest treatment as my work is suffering due to the same.

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Please share your reports with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution ...  Read More

I have been suffering from low back pain for a long time, I have a lot of pain in my waist and legs.

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May be due to to polyarthralgia U need to get few blood test done and x ray ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My father works in Manufacturing co, travels daily in a bus almost 50 km. And now he is facing back pain in Loin and Lumbar, what should he do now, We have consulted orthopaedic and had some massage therapy as well, there is no improvement. Is there any we can fix this pain.??? Please help me with solution. Thanks in advance,

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He will require a proper clinical examination and MRI study. ...  Read More

6 years ago I did mri and xray and dr said its lumbar degenerative disc. I was advised physiotherapy and weightloss. Now I get pain in hips sometimes and past few days it's paining on my left elbow, I rested it a bit and it gets better can this be due to back pain? Please guide, I suffer from extreme pain but bear it and manage with physio exercis

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Please dont ignore these pains. Sometimess a short cpurse of medicines can be given to control pain. Your elbow pain though is either localized or has some other reason but would not be coming from lu ...  Read More

My father got operated for his Lumbar Canal Stenosis one year back. But his pain has returned back severely. He can't stand more than 2 minutes. His left hip pains intolerably. Please Doctor, can you tell what could be the reason for this pain even after having the surgery done? What can be done now? He is taking Maxgalin er 75. But pain is intoler

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult ...  Read More

My sis has lumbar spondylitis and has pain in her right leg at thigh and ankle veins. Which doctor to visit and possible treatment?

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Orthopaedic ...  Read More

I'm having ddd with sciatica in lumbar.. I do stretching and don't take painkillers but was having nerve pain so dr gave caldikind plus for 10 days. My problem is my back gets stiff and pains when I stand for long hours.. I get severe pain and slowly upon bending it releases pain.. what to do? I'm trying to lose weight and walk.. I'm fed up of pain

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Call us Hot bag will help ...  Read More

I have degenerative disc in lumbar region, 3 disc are affected, dr told me to do physiotherapy and avoid bending or climb stairs. I shifted to house where I have to climb step to go to bathroom and I am washing dishes and have to bend a little. Now from morning I am getting a pinching pain in the back, I took combiflame but still getting the pinchi

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Avoid bending and heavy weight lifting. Tab.lupiflex 4mg 1 tab twice a day for 5 days Tan..Gabamax NT 1 tab at bedtime for 10 days. ...  Read More

I am 26 years old . I was having chest pain .doc suggested me 2D echo. Everything was normal but i t was written , A & e fusion due to tachycardia. What does it mean? Is it normal? I have share the image of reports also.

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Don’t worry It’s normal ...  Read More

Can a person walk normal and not limp after ankle fusion surgery .

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Normal mechanics of the ankle is lost after fusion surgery and the walking style or what we call gait will be a little different from the normal side. Hence it is the last resort in treatment. The ben ...  Read More

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