- male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had lower back pain for two years due to a herniated disc at L3L4 and L4L5. Doctors recommended surgery but I'm wondering if it can be treated without surgery at your clinic. Right now I can't stand for more than 10 minutes
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Experiencing sensory loss in my index and middle finger with a current-like sensation on the radial side. MRI shows cervical compression at C3-C4-C5. As an athlete, will I need surgery or can rest help? Will I be able to get back to my exercises again?
Given the sensory loss in your index and middle finger with a current-like sensation on the radial side, coupled with cervical compression at C3-C4-C5 as shown by the MRI, it's highly likely you're experiencing cervical radiculopathy and possibly radial nerve entrapment. Rest and conservative treatment may be beneficial, but surgery may be necessary if symptoms don't improve or worsen. Whether you can return to your exercises depends on the severity and response to treatment
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My mom has an 8mm brain aneurysm on the left side but she's totally fine walks 2km daily and does all her housework. The doctor recommended clipping surgery, but since she has no symptoms now, I'm worried about the risks and success rate. Should we go ahead with the surgery?
Whether to proceed with surgery for an unruptured brain aneurysm, like your mom's 8mm one, is a complex decision. While the aneurysm is currently asymptomatic and your mom is active, the potential for rupture is a significant risk to consider. A ruptured aneurysm can cause a stroke, which can lead to severe neurological damage and long-term complications.
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