- female
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been diagnosed with a diffuse posterior bulge at L5S1 disc and a medium-sized left paracentral protrusion that's pressing on my left nerve root, indenting the thecal sac, and affecting both neural foramina. My doctor is recommending surgery, but I really want to avoid it. Are there any other treatment options I can explore? What else could help with this kind of disc issue?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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