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Hello doctor,am having l4-5 disc bulge problm,if I do surgery will it be successful,how much success and can I able to walk again properly,. Please suggest me..i am scaring for surgery.
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Indications for surgery in disc bulge are
1.Persistent disabling low back pain for 6 or more weeks despite medications and physiotherapy.
2.progressive weakness of muscles of leg which is significant
3. Bladder and bowel symptoms which means
Unable to control urine etc..
If u don't have any of the following above no need of surgery.
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get checked and get proper treatment decide for surgery later.
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First of all need to see the MRI films.
Most patients have a successful outcome post surgery.
Discuss with your operating surgeon .
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First we have to see how much is the bulge...whether it abuting the nerves...then only we can decide on surgical and non surgical procedure
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You can try non surgical treatment also
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