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Treatment/tablet for L4 L5 discbulge
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 and common peroneal nerve on right side and decreased sural nerve conduction on left side .She could not walk without support especially outside and there is no grip when she walks on footwear .Could you please help her with medications/steroids or for further treatment guidance?A neurologist suggested methyl prednisolone steroid mepresso 8 mg.Could she use it ?
She is non diabetic,but has high BP, bronchitic asthma, distended bladder and sensitive stomach.
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She need treatment by orthopaedic and neurologist both . Plus will also need help of physiotherapist.
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Dr. Nikhil Agrawal
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bhilai
MPS can be administered for a short duration as it reduces edema and inflammation, improving symptoms. Common side effects include increased blood sugar and a higher risk of fractures if taken for an extended period.
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Need few more details.
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Steroid to avoid.
Other can be used.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult with nearby spine surgeon and have a follow up.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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