- Female
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
Got the MRI report showing disc extrusion - is surgery absolutely necessary for this? We're really hesitant about going under the knife, are there other treatment options that could work instead? Just worried about whether this can be managed without surgery
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Some cases can be managed without surgery, while others may require it for effective treatment. A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
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My mom has a 17-14mm disc prolapse at L4-L5. Will this heal on its own with rest or does she need surgery? Also, is it okay to keep doing physiotherapy for this?
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I have a disc bulge at L5S1 in my lower back and I'm really worried about whether it's safe or not. Can you suggest some good doctors and hospitals for surgery if I need it? I'm not sure where to go for the best treatment
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 and foot and ankles. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
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