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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've been diagnosed with a 3.5mm L5 S1 disc bulge causing sciatic nerve pain in my right leg. Is there any way to cure this permanently without surgery? How long might it take to recover with non-surgical treatments?

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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Neurologist

Answered 14/08/2025

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