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Can The Problem Of Disc Bulging Be Treated Without Surgery?
I am Adi working as a software professional. I am suffering with C5C6 disc bulging problem from 4 months. I had taken 3 MRI scans till now and doctors are suggesting me to go for surgery immediately as im getting severe neck and left shoulder pain, Im unable to sleep for not even 1 hour. Could you please advise me whether there is any treatement with out surgery.
Report:
1) small posteriocentral disc protrusions of C3-4,C4-5, abd C6-76 discs causing mild thecal sac indentation.
2) Left paracentral disc protrusion with extrusion of C5-6 disc causing moderate degree thecan sac compression along with compression of left C6 root -Extruded disc.
ble to sleep for not even 1 hour. Could you please advise me whether there is any treatement with out surgery.
Report:
1) small posteriocentral disc protrusions of C3-4,C4-5, abd C6-76 discs causing mild thecal sac indentation.
2) Left paracentral disc protrusion with extrusion of C5-6 disc causing moderate degree thecan sac compression along with compression of left C6 root -Extruded disc.
ble to sleep for not even 1 hour. Could you please advise me whether there is any treatement with out surgery.
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Question : Can the problem of disc bulging be treated without surgery?
Answer : More than 90 percent of disc bulging can be treated without surgery
The treatments include
1. Weight Reduction
2. Neck Strengthening
3. Life Style Modifications
4. Physiotherapy
5. Tablets
However, if you have have weakness or numbness, surgery is needed at once
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Question : Can the problem of disc bulging be treated without surgery?
Answer : More than 90 percent of disc bulging can be treated without surgery
The treatments include
1. Weight Reduction
2. Neck Strengthening
3. Life Style Modifications
4. Physiotherapy
5. Tablets
However, if you have have weakness or numbness, surgery is needed at once
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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