my mri report says i have a slip disc in L5S1 and doctors are recommending surgery but i'm not sure if that's my only option. can you tell me if spinal decompression therapy could work for me or what other treatments might help avoid surgery

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Is pituitary surgery safe and what would be the cost? Can my condition be treated with medicines or is surgery necessary? I'm worried about the risks and want to understand my options better

Ranges between 65k-1.5L inr from hsptl to hsptl.

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My brother has a minute 243617 mm brain tumor and the doctors recommended surgery. We're really worried about the risks can you explain what kind of surgery it might be and how it's done? Also, which hospitals in North India are the best for this operation? We don't know much about the process and could use some guidance.

if you are in delhi then aiims is a good option other than that several famous neurosurgeons are there in private sector too

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