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What Causes Mild Posterior Central Disc Protrusion At L5 S1 ?

hii my sister suffered hand injury 1 week back. She ran on treadmill the following day, the next morning when she woke her balance was not proper..like drop foot.she is admitted n MRI report says mild posterocentral disc protrusion at L5 S1 causing effacement of epidural fat . now she couldn t walk a single step..your suggestion please!
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern. She is having acute disc prolapse. Treatment of it is rest in lateral position with flexion of both hips and knees. Analgesic such as ibuprofen is helpful in pain relief. Mecobalamine is helpful in reducing numbness. If not relieved by this treatment then she can think of operative treatment. But I think you should try rest and analgesic as first treatment .You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Mild Posterior Central Disc Protrusion At L5 S1 ?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. She is having acute disc prolapse. Treatment of it is rest in lateral position with flexion of both hips and knees. Analgesic such as ibuprofen is helpful in pain relief. Mecobalamine is helpful in reducing numbness. If not relieved by this treatment then she can think of operative treatment. But I think you should try rest and analgesic as first treatment .You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.