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Problem in the disc
Hello doctor my dad is suffering through disc problem his condition is very serious he hasn't even lied in bed for past 4 days always sitting in the seat unable to move. doctors are suggesting to have an operation but he is a heart patient too they aren't giving any assurance too is there any chance to get rid of this illness without any operation
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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If it is only back pain he is suffering from then surgery is unlikely to make a difference to his pain. If he has pain in his legs and buttocks then surgery may help. This is the crucial difference you must be aware of.
Medical conditions are not a reason for not giving anaesthetic. Like with a majority of back surgeries success is not assured at all time due to the complexity of the problem.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
Consultant Spine Surgeon
MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)
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Chances of curing a disc problem without surgery depends upon degree of nerve compression and symptoms...backache mild or severe, alone is never an indication for surgery. Anyways if some doctor has advised surgery then he must evaluated ur father in toto...till u make up your mind, mild pain killers and physiotherpay will help...however if surgery is any time required, heart condition can be monitored..these days anesthesia is very safe...all factors are taken care of before patient is taken to ot
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