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Is Surgery The Solution For Slight L2-L3 Disc Extrusion Of Deep Root Nerve?

I am aged 32 female. I am suffering from back pain and numbness over left thigh. The MRI reads that thee is a slight L2-L3 disc extrusion to 2.5 mm compressing deep root nerve and also there is slight indemnation of the nerve. With antiinflammatory drugs and B12 and Vit E and I get relief. Should I go for microsurgery ?

Please advise.


vpriya YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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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 : Should I go for microsurgery ?
Answer : Yes
You should go for microsurgery. The relief you get through antiinflammatory drugs and B12 and Vit E is temporary. You need to undergo surgery at the earliest

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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Is Surgery The Solution For Slight L2-L3 Disc Extrusion Of Deep Root Nerve?

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 : Should I go for microsurgery ? Answer : Yes You should go for microsurgery. The relief you get through antiinflammatory drugs and B12 and Vit E is temporary. You need to undergo surgery at the earliest 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.