Question 1

My mom was diagnosed with a spinal issue and we're really confused about the surgery. One doctor says it's minor but another warned about nerve damage and paralysis risks. She's in a lot of pain and also has knee problems making it hard to walk. At her age, is surgery the right option or should we get another opinion? Would it be open surgery or laparoscopic? What are the possible complications if we proceed? Are there any non-surgical treatments that could help instead?

Accepted Answer

Elderly spinal surgery carries risk‚ÄîMRI and second opinion help; if severe pain, surgery may be laparoscopic or open; try physiotherapy if stable.

Question 2

I've had a headache and blurry vision for the past 6 months so I consulted a physician who recommended a CT scan. The CT showed prominent ventricles and suggested an MRI. The MRI results came back as meningioma and 5th nerve schwannoma. Could you explain what treatment options are available for this - can it be managed with medication or will surgery be necessary

Accepted Answer

neurosx opinion is advised to the pt.

Question 3

My father needs DBS surgery and I'm looking for the best hospitals and doctors who can do it at an affordable cost. Can you suggest some good options? Also, do you know how much the surgery costs at AIIMS Delhi?

Accepted Answer

All major Hospitals doing regular DBS surgeries are good. Cost will be more or less same in all hospitals as the major cost involved will be the device and battery cost. You will have to contact the doctor in the specific hospital to know the exact cost. On an average of would cost around 8 lakhs to 20 lakhs depending on the hospital.

I've been diagnosed with L5 S1 disc herniation and initially couldn't walk but now I can manage around 10 minutes. My neurologist recommended surgery is it safe to go through with it? How many days would I need to stay in the hospital and what's the approximate cost? I'm 25 years old.

If your disc is very bad and you are unable to walk or losing muscle power in feet and/or losing control of your pee/poo then you will definitely need surgery. If medicines help control the pain and you are functional then you can avoid surgery and go for conservative methods

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