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One of my grandma is suffering from severe back ache.5years back she fell down and now it is having more pain.Doctor suggested for disc operation for spinal cord.As her age is more does the operation get set to her at this age and she can do her daily activitie?may I know the success rate of this kind of operations??
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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 your grandma in detail. Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder. 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. --. Keep  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 physiotherapist). --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 Contact your family doctor or visit nearest hospital. --Wish your grandma  a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.   --Kindly rate the answer. Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho).
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Yes sometimes in old age as well you will need operation on spine. Discuss the pros and cons with your surgeon. Post the MRI scans
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