• female
• 45 Years
• 14/08/2025

Is surgery necessary for a spine prolapse? I've been having pain in my legs, back, and hands, and sometimes feel feverish. What should I do?

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I have spinal stenosis with a 5.5 mm AP diameter at L4-L5 disc and I'm not sure whether to see a neurosurgeon or an orthopedist if surgery is needed. Also, would a laminotomy or laminectomy be better for my condition?

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

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I have a disc bulge at L5S1 in my lower back and I'm really worried about whether it's safe or not. Can you suggest some good doctors and hospitals for surgery if I need it? I'm not sure where to go for the best treatment

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. -- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs and foot and ankles. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.

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My mom has a 1714 mm disc prolapse in her L4-L5 region should we consider surgery or is there a chance it can heal on its own? Really worried and would appreciate some guidance on the best course of action

A disc prolapse, especially in the L4-L5 region, can cause significant pain and discomfort, but it's often managed non-surgically. While the 1714 mm measurement seems high, it's more likely a typo (it's referring to a larger measurement area in the spinal region, not the disc size) and the most important factor is the extent of nerve compression and the severity of your mom's symptoms. Surgery is typically reserved for cases where non-surgical treatments fail or if there are neurological deficits.

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