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Sciatica Pain
My father is 75 years old. He is suffering from sciatica problem past 15 years. MRI diagnosis was disk bulge at L4 L5. Although he has been active all these years ( morning walking 3-4 km ) everyday. Past one month he is having shooting pain near is buttock radiating towards his right leg. We are exploring the option of Nerve Root Block Injection.
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Root block is good option at this age rather than going for surgery
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Yes ..do it
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your father in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back & lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta 'Yoga Simplified' & 'me and my yoga'
IT IS FREE.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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You can do it
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can do
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You can
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
You can try .
Take medication and start physiotherapy too
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