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Slip disc issue

My father's age is 51 He has been diagnosed with slip disc (between L4 and L5) I have attached the MRI reports He is having unbearable pain that starts from lower back n goes till left leg He is not able to sit even for 10 sec tingling and pain starts We have shown one spine surgeon He told us to take meds for 3 week n if condition doens't improve then proceeds to surgery He has given Ultracet Pan - D Gaba neuron (NT 400/10) Even taking for 10+ days there is no major improvement We have shown to 2nd doctor for second opinion as it is feeling so much risky for operation And 2nd doctor said don't take so much meds And he told to take meds for 6days and stop the previous med He prescribed DFZ 6mg If no improvement then have to do surgery So now i m confused wht should I do and whom should I consult Is surgery is the only solution left for my dad? He is having high blood pressure, diabetes and taking meds of that too Whom should I consult i want assurance and more discussion

About sensation and feels needle prick

Have been experiencing a problem since last night; when I woke up, it felt as though there was no strength in my legs. I am also feeling a sensation like needles pricking me, and my legs feel numb. I am experiencing similar sensations in both arms and my head as well. What could be the reason for this? I am also feeling very sleepy.

Rotator cuff strain shoulder impingement

28-year-old male with right shoulder pain after a forceful volleyball serve 1.5 months ago. Symptoms initially improved after I stopped playing sports but flared up again 7–8 days ago. Orthopedic examination diagnosed rotator cuff strain with a positive impingement test. Current symptoms include burning/crawling sensation around the right shoulder blade, occasional tingling, and stiffness around the right shoulder and upper trapezius region. A neurologist documented a right shoulder injury and referred me back to orthopedics. I have not had an MRI or started physiotherapy yet. Given the burning/tingling symptoms, I'm unsure whether I should continue orthopedic treatment or whether this could be a neurological issue.

Dimples on knees

My toddler has dimples on knees while walking or running is it normal??! All activities are normal he walks jumps climbs stairs .attached a video of it. To observe . Thanks in advance.

Diagnostic Arthroscopy

I have csyt near back of pcl however I have been given prp 1 shot but pain persists now doctor have advised me to go for diagnostic arthroscopy. Is it safe to go for same.

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