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Neurosurgery
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Praveen Prasadanswered
Neurosurgery 45 years experience
Absolutely: In reality, over 80% of herniated discs improve without operation almost regardless of the treatment, whether medicines, physiotherapy, chiropractic, ... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Praveen Prasadanswered
Neurosurgery 45 years experience
Start with family MD: Since most people get better without surgery, start with your primary care doctor who might prescribe modification of activities, medicines, physiothe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Praveen Prasadanswered
Neurosurgery 45 years experience
Sometimes...: Everyone has "water" in their heads and spine called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid looks like water, is created in the brain and circulates around ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Praveen Prasadanswered
Neurosurgery 45 years experience
Start with family MD: Since most people get better without surgery, start with your primary care doctor who might prescribe modification of activities, medicines, physiothe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 62-year-old member asked:
Dr. Praveen Prasadanswered
Neurosurgery 45 years experience
You need examination: There are so many causes of arm numbness that there is no simple answer. Common causes include carpal tunnel syndrome (pinched nerve at the wrist) an... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Prasad is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Prasad is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UC Davis School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1978MD
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