Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Disecectomy at l5-S1 is advised ,ortho opinion also advised to the patient.

Question 2

The MRI report shows L4-S1 disc issues and the doctor is recommending surgery. Is there any effective Ayurvedic treatment that could help avoid surgery for this condition? I'm really worried about going under the knife and wanted to explore alternative options first. What would you suggest for managing this?

Accepted Answer

we can then consider surgical options.

Question 3

For the past year and a half, I've had constant lower back pain due to an L4-L5 herniated disc. Doctors say it might be pinching nerves too. I've tried everything allopathy, ayurveda, physio but the pain won't go away. Now I'm also dealing with joint pain, neck pain, and nerve pain all over. Is there really no permanent fix for a slipped disc besides surgery? If I go for surgery, will I ever be able to run or play like before?

Accepted Answer

Deciding the course of action depends upon the severity of symptoms and the findings on MRI scan.
 Next Steps
 Need a few more details to advise anything specific.

My father had subdural hematoma surgery two months ago and the doctor said CSF is collecting in his brain, so they did a lumbar puncture twice in two days. Is lumbar puncture usually used to treat CSF buildup? Now I'm noticing a deep dent in his skull should I be concerned about that?

neurosx opinion is advised to the pt.

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