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Is Surgery Recommended For Worn Out Disc At The Back Causing Severe Pain?

Hi. I have a worn disk I am in serious pain am on a number of pain killers, didn t work . Today I was put on dexamethasone I have found it better than everything else. My question is would I be better to go for surgery rather than to be going to Dr every second week. Thanks

Mon, 25 Apr 2016

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Gastroenterologist, Dr. PAVAN KUMAR's Response

hi
thanks for posting in HCM
i have understand your concern

for your disk problem you are getting relief with steroids and it indicates presence of inflammatory edema
if your symptoms doesnt reccur after this treatment no need to go for surgery
if symptoms are bothering and not responding to treatment , unable to do daily activities , then that is definite indication for surgery

hope this helps you
thanks

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Is Surgery Recommended For Worn Out Disc At The Back Causing Severe Pain?

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