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Posteriocentral Disc extrusion at l4-l5
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I have been suffering from low back pain from the past 1.5months. Consulted a few doctors in March and am took rest but the pain didn't subside. Went for an MRI and report says, "Focal Posteriocentral Disc extrusion at L4-L5 is compressing the Thecal sac and indenting both L5 traversing nerve roots". I don't have any pain down the legs and am able to sit and walk for 40mins with out any pain, post which discomfort starts in the lower back and I have to lie down. No issue any where with the legs, toes, ankles and heels. Can walk properly.
Shown the MRI to a doctor, got to know that the extrusion is much and should go for a surgery. Any non-surgical treatments to come back to normal.
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Not all patients of pain in the back need operation. Most of them can be managed without surgery.
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 any other metabolic disorder, if there is any.
Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and hips and knees and ankles and feet.
--.(Take help of a physiotherkapist).
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Yes looking at your MRI scan you need surgery. However clinical symptoms dictates what to be done next. If conservative measures fail you need surgery
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