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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Disc Disease Which Is At L5/S1 Level

1) Degenerative disc diseases at L5/S1 level. 2) Central and both paracentral disc bulge at L5/S1 Level Causing thecal sac indentation, mild spinal cannal stenosis and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. 3) Screening of whole spine shows disc bulge a c3/4, c4/5 & c5/6 Levels causing thecal sac indentation & mild spinal canal stenosis.
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Suggest treatment for degenerative disc disease which is at L5/S1 level

Answer :
If you have only Pain, then you can try conservative Management (Bed Rest + Physiotherapy + Tablets) for 3 weeks

If you have Numbness and / or weakness, you have to go for Surgery

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.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Disc Disease Which Is At L5/S1 Level

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Suggest treatment for degenerative disc disease which is at L5/S1 level Answer : If you have only Pain, then you can try conservative Management (Bed Rest + Physiotherapy + Tablets) for 3 weeks If you have Numbness and / or weakness, you have to go for Surgery 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. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.