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I had a L4 L5 surgery 3 years back..pain still comes back after few months...i want to know some routine exercise

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Back ache after spine surgery is common occurrence...see a physiotherapist and spend some time with him/ her for rehab of back...you will be fine ...  Read More

Severe flashes from lower back running from back of thigh till shank when sittings and getting up. Also this get severe at night in sleeping when changing sleeping position. After mri and xray doc has adviced to undergo fixation surgey for L4&L5. Is this a correct treatment? What is the risk of this surgery? What is the sucess Percentage? Will

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Fixation surgery is usually adviced if spinal instability is there. With modern technology and experience this is a pretty safe surgery nowadays. All surgeries have inherent complications. If done wit ...  Read More

Im 18 years old and I'm recovering from a disc herniation due to lifting for football. I'm on my 4th week of recovery after a microdiscectomy on my L4-L5 disc. I'm walking a couple miles a day easily with no pain, I do stair stepping daily for half an hour with no pain, and I'm having great success with physical therapy. My question is; what are th

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Yes u can since it's a month post surgery and the stitches must have healed both on skin as well as internally. As u have said start gradually ...  Read More

I have gone through this ces surgery of L4 L5 and s1 disc buldge it's been 20days post surgery can I smoke and drink alcohol occasionally with moderate limit

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It depends on what drugs you have been started on. ...  Read More

Hello doctor .. Please advise best city, clinic, hospital or doctor for curing ..l4 l5 disc protrusion surgery

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For this type of surgery u can definitely u will be better so for this right hospital is Vhs hospital in that department of Neuro surgery is there and consult Dr mc Vasudevan senior Neuro surgeon defi ...  Read More

Sir,I have listhesis at l4-l5 and sacrilization of L5 has also been found recently. It's been more than 3 years. Now the pain has started radiating to my right leg. It's becoming difficult to walk for long time. I have consulted various orthopaedic doctors and they all are of the opinion that bone fusion surgery is the last resort to my

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if you are so symptomatic then surgical treatment would be the best treatment option for you ...  Read More

I have problem of slip dics L4-L5 comprehensive in right leg. I need treatment without any surgery. Medicine I preferred without antibiotics.

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Need to examine u before I advice u anything ...  Read More

I wanted to get an idea about the procedure for mulit ligament tear (ACL and MCL) surgery. Also the recovery time after the surgery.

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Both ligaments surgery will take around 2hours duration. Patient will be mobilized from next day with crutches, long knee brace over knee. ...  Read More

I have bulging disc problem in L4-l5 region from past 5 years. At first the pain comes and goes time to time but from one year it got terrible and my whole back got stiffed. Now I can't move freely and sometimes can't breathe

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Apart from the disc bulge it might be inflammatory spondyloarthropathy ...  Read More

My mother is having a disc prolapse of 17*14 mm in l4-l5 region so we should go for surgery or it cures without surgery can anyone please guide us it would be helpful if anyone can address it asap thanks in advance

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1st go for Physiotherapy TENS(if Radiculopathy)/IFT, Hot pack on Lumbar & Pirifomis including Hamstrings, PUS 8min. On tender areas/Later can take LongWave or LASER, but main is Exercise therapy a ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, I have a pinched nerve pain( L4 & L5) in my Left Leg (LS) as I had fallen in stairs at home But,even after such a long time,my pain has not got gone. Pls suggest some medicine for instant resolution as I have problem in sitting on the floor while folding my left leg. Attached herewith is the prescription and X-Ray Reports Your

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advised to get MRI LS spine ...  Read More

I am having L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge with diameter 5.9 mm. Pain radiating till right leg ankle. I am walking slightly tilted. Doctors are saying it needs surgery. I want to know if it really needs surgery or any other option is still there. Can I get it healed with proper care, physiotherapy and medication

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No need of surgery, will try with meds and lifestyle modification ...  Read More

I recently got laser surgery done for hemorrhoids. After a week the surgery site started itching. Is it normal or should I worry. Also wanted to understand how long it will take time to heal completely?

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1. Have you gone back to the surgeon for follow-up and told him about this complaint.(Yes itching can occur, Anti-allergic drug’s suffice) 2. 2-3 weeks usually, *stay on regular follow-up*. If no oth ...  Read More

Hello Everyone , My husband has got left paracentral bulge at L4 L5 with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 level. Also he has vertebral body hemangioma seen at c5 D9but vertebrae. L4 L5 level causing idetitation over thecal sac without compromising spinal canal with left side moderate neural foraminal causing compression over existing nerve roots. He

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The management currently he is on is actually for symptomatic relief. He is having compressive symptoms and for those symptoms operative management would be required to release the compression. ...  Read More

Final Diagnosis : 2 Columns Of large internal piles & posterior Anal fissure Operational Details : EUA + Open haemorrhoidectomy + PLIS After Surgery what diet should I take? If I want to eat fruits other than juice so which fruits can I eat? Please explain me? At least how many days bed rest are required me to recover well ? After how many da

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Final Diagnosis : 2 Columns Of large internal piles & posterior Anal fissure Operational Details : EUA + Open haemorrhoidectomy + PLIS After Surgery what diet should I take? If I want to eat fruits other than juice so which fruits can I eat? Please explain me? At least how many days bed rest are required me to recover well ? After how many da

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Usually needs 4-6 weeks to heal after the surgery.Avoid any Sternos exercises during this time. ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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A history and examination is needed Is it only low back ache or is it radiating to either or both lower limbs? Is it associated with weakness? Any pain on walking short distances? Duration? How is it ...  Read More

I have a known L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 levels are also normal. I wanted to ask: 1. Could th

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Hand pain is not related to L5 disc issue It must be something different. Nerve pain takes time and it varies according to its cause and severity Consult a neurologist for better evaluation ...  Read More

I have pain radiating to both my legs from 3 months. I have L4, L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 lev

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Pain because of facetal arthropathy and slip diac ...  Read More

I Am suffering from sciatica L4 &L5 When I am going to be lying in bed getting thighs muscles pain , But when walking or exercising feeling no pain or when running slowly feeling no pain please suggest what is the reason

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You need a examinations and some test followed by deciding the best possible treatment. ...  Read More

Sir, My age is 36 I am facing back pain from last 1 week, it is distribuing work Last 2020 i have sever back pain Mri i have taken tht time L4,L5 Disc bulge. Till now i have no pain But suddenly iam facing pain from lst 1 week Can Homoeo medicine will cure my pain. How much cost Hom many days should i take. Please tell me sir. Thank you 🙏

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Yes.You can consult me online. ...  Read More

Sir, Iam diagnosed lumbar disc bulge year 2019 L4,L5 Up to till February iam happy without pain iam taking care. While travelling iam using belt, Iam not lifting any weight, Last feb 12 My knee both diagnosed early stage oa Iam Done exercises Feb 14 to march 15 almost 1 month Leg raising while sleeping position Leg extension while sitting in chai

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Consult ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine .. Few precautions needs to be done ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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She need treatment by orthopaedic and neurologist both . Plus will also need help of physiotherapist. ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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Please go and see a doctor . This is absolutely ridiculous to ask for medicine like this . If she develops a complication who the hell will you hold responsible ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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Looks like compression is more Please share MRI films for more details ...  Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani has been suffering from L4-L5 posterior annular tear with diffuse disc bulge since 2021. After taking physiotherapy treatment she is doing her work at home but without support she is still unable to walk Especially outside and on tiles floor and her feet are still paining with more pain concentrated on right side . Medicines us

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Continue with the exercises as suggested by the physiotherapist while taking physio sessions, for more exercises or yoga you need to consult in person with nearby physiotherapist, as there are disc bu ...  Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani has been suffering from L4-L5 posterior annular tear with diffuse disc bulge since 2021. After taking physiotherapy treatment she is doing her work at home but without support she is still unable to walk Especially outside and on tiles floor and her feet are still paining with more pain concentrated on right side . Medicines us

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give her best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance ...  Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani has been suffering from L4-L5 posterior annular tear with diffuse disc bulge since 2021. After taking physiotherapy treatment she is doing her work at home but without support she is still unable to walk Especially outside and on tiles floor and her feet are still paining with more pain concentrated on right side . Medicines us

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As per mri disc prolapse is there but it doesn't look the likely cause of current condition. Get nerve conduction study of both limbs. Clarity in diagnosis is required ...  Read More

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