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Sciatica nerve issues
My father his age is 65. He is suffered a lot due to sciatica nerve bulge in L4 and L5. He could not able to walk a long distance. Past two years he is struggling. From yesterday onwards his hip portion getting more pain. Not able to walk. Kindly suggest any medication or home remedy at present and also suggest treatment for this. Please help
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Could be cured with proper medicines. Consult online for further details
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Dr. Santhosh R
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17 yrs exp
Puducherry
Medication can be suggested only knowing more details about the patient after consulting. Home remedy is only rest for now, about lifting weight or bending forwards and driving.
If the pain is severe, depending on his MRI finding, he may require surgery to relieve his pain.
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