Found out about this issue around 89 months ago but never had any pain or discomfort since then. Is surgery really necessary if there's no pain? Has anyone else had patients with a similar experience?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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If there‚Äôs no pain or complications, observation may be okay‚Äîget regular follow-up imaging.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My uncle is 50 and has lumbar spondylosis at L4 L5. He's been feeling numbness in his thumb, index, and middle fingers, especially when lying down. Is there a way to treat this without surgery?

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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I've been having this tingling sensation in my hands, feet, and all over my body. A neurologist recommended vitamins B12 and others, but the issue hasn't gone away. I've been masturbating about 5 times a week for the past 8 years. Do you think that could be causing it? What should I do?

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