- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been having spine and vein pain for the last 6 months and the vein seems crushed. The pain in my spinal area is persistent and doctors recommended surgery. Is surgery the only option or are there other treatments I could try first? The pain is really affecting my daily life and I'm worried about going under the knife
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View allI'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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My wife has been dealing with a CSF leak since March 21st what should we be doing at home to help her feel better? Also, any idea how much the surgery might cost?
While a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak is best treated under the supervision of a doctor, some initial conservative measures can be taken at home to manage symptoms and potentially help the leak heal. These include bed rest, increased fluid intake, and avoiding activities that increase head pressure The cost of CSF leak surgery in India varies, but generally, an endoscopic repair procedure can cost around ‚Çπ2.5 lakh. However, some cases may have lower costs, and in some instances, procedures have been performed free of cost
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My dad has a herniated disk at L5 S1 and the doctor is recommending minor surgery. Is surgery really necessary or can it be treated with just medicines? The doctor said the slipped disk is pressing on a nerve going to his left leg, which is causing back pain and loss of sensation in that leg. I'm worried what would be the best approach?
Disecectomy at l5-S1 is advised ,ortho opinion also advised to the patient.
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