Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Slip disc l4-5
I am having slip disc L4-5 ,right leg paining,i am experience pain in front thaise also...but before i was paining only bump side backside thaise now i am feeling pain and heavyness on front thaise leg also...did this is happen if my nerve root compressing right side leg...did microscopic surgery make me pain free leg?
Answers (4)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for &the affected part.-back and lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
Kindly subscribe to the channel to get continuous guidence & notifications. It is free.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
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.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.)
DMC no.3624
Thanks.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+171
Given ur symptoms there is disc prolapse below l4 level and also progressing
U may also start to experience sensory loss on the foot n leg if it progresses
U can get an expert opinion to go for further management
Next Steps
Better to get LS spine xray n MRI LS spine to know the level n degree of prolapse
Health Tips
Avoid bending forward,lifting weights, sitting on the floor n also sitting cross legged
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Kindly send your reports
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
It would be better to consult in person for a detailed examination. Medicines, exercises, injection etc are various options for managing this kind of pain but different people need different treatment.
Health Tips
Avoid sitting on floor and lifting very heavy weight
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.