- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
My MRI shows a diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 pressing on the thecal sac but no nerve root compression everything else is normal what treatment options do I have and is surgery needed for this
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physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
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