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Suggest Treatment For Mild Disc Prolapse

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

Question: Hi ,
Very recently I took mri due to back pain and found :disc bulge at l4-l5 indenting anterior thecal sac. I feel pain at left side while I sit for long time or stand for long time.
I have been doing exercise since XXXXXXX but there is no significant improvement.
Please give me some solution to get rid this back pain.
I can pass you MRI details if needed.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are having mild disc prolapse.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and MRI report and understand your concern. You are having chronic backache. Your MRI is showing mild disc prolapse. You need to do physiotherapy and excercises . Analgesic such as ibuprofen are helpful in pain relief. You are advised to get your vitamin D level as vitamin D deficiencies is important cause of backache. If found deficiency you can take vitamin D3 supplements. Your radiating pain on left side is likely to be benefitted by Mecobalamine. It are advised to rest in lateral position with both hips and knees flexed during sleep. Avoid long standing, bending and weight lifting for few months.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Hi Dr,
Thanks for your reply.
I have some more doubts. Is that MRI clear for you or do i need to take detailed check up again?? And
If sit for long time also makes pain at back , i feel like something is inside at left hip.Right side no pain at all. Please help me out with Do's n Dont's.
How long it will take cure completely
Thanks..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This MRI is sufficient.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
This MRI is sufficient. As already discussed you should avoid long standing, bending and weight lifting.You are advised to sleep in lateral position with both hips and knees flexed. Avoid heavy work and duty. You are likely to recover in one or two months. See for vitamin D level, if low take supplements of vitamin D3.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
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Wishing you good health
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 minutes later)

Thanks Dr,
One last ques, is jogging helps to reduce back pain.??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Jogging is unlikely to reduce back pain .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Jogging is unlikely to reduce back pain rather it can increase . Walking is rather more useful.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho

Wishing you good health
Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar