Question 1

I just got my MRI report showing lumbar spondylosis with an angular tear and disk protrusions at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 levels. It's causing spinal canal narrowing, stenosis, and severe compression on the nerve roots with impingement at L4-L5. The doctor is recommending surgery, but I'm only 25 and unmarried is surgery really necessary at this stage? Are there other treatment options I can try first?

Accepted Answer

At 25, try conservative treatments first‚Äîphysio, traction, and epidurals; surgery only if severe nerve deficit or no improvement.

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

I've had sciatica pain in my right leg for 3 months now and my MRI shows a 3.5 mm L5S1 disc bulge. Will I need surgery to fix this permanently or are there other options? How long does it usually take to recover from this kind of issue?

Accepted Answer

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

Is laparoscopic surgery a safe option for recovering from a disc bulge or are there other treatments I should consider

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I've had sciatica pain in my right leg for 3 months now and my MRI shows a 3.5 mm L5S1 disc bulge. Will I need surgery to fix this permanently or are there other options? How long does it usually take to recover from this kind of issue?

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