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Should I Consult A Neurologist For The Bulging Discs Of L1 And L5?

I went to the ER this yesterday. I was diagnosed as having 3 bulging discs between L1 and L5. I was told to follow up with an Ortho doctor, but friends in the medical field suggest I see a neurologist. What is your opinion? Also, is that something that requires surgery?
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, please visit a neurologist, but first thing is what are your symptoms that you had not mentioned in the question because some bulging is normal as per ageing due to our day to day lifestyle. You require a life style modification and ergonomics advice on how to sit, stand, sleep,
and use mobiles and laptop. Kindly do contact us again with your symptoms in detail. And if you are experiencing leg pain, weakness, loss of strength then these are red flags signs for you to visit a neurologist immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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Should I Consult A Neurologist For The Bulging Discs Of L1 And L5?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, please visit a neurologist, but first thing is what are your symptoms that you had not mentioned in the question because some bulging is normal as per ageing due to our day to day lifestyle. You require a life style modification and ergonomics advice on how to sit, stand, sleep, and use mobiles and laptop. Kindly do contact us again with your symptoms in detail. And if you are experiencing leg pain, weakness, loss of strength then these are red flags signs for you to visit a neurologist immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harsh Swarup