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A member asked:
I have bulging disc at l4/l5 (based on mri) and pain in back and left leg. what can i do to put it back, to fix it and what shouldn't do? thank you!
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Need Physician: That is way above the ability of this simple app. You need a physician, preferably an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate your spine, the mri, and then to decide on surgery or not. I am sorry not to be able to offer more than advise to get to a back specialist to help you in real time.
Answered 1/8/2014
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Wait a few days: Oftentimes, such pain goes away on its own after several days to several weeks. Studies show that those who have surgery on average are no better off after two years than those who don't. . If its unbearable or worsening, then see a doctor. Physical therapy can help in the short term, but best to just take it easy and don't lie down more than for sleeping, as it can make it worse.
Answered 12/30/2014
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My brother (18 y) is suffering from lower back pain radiating to right leg. His lumbar spine MRI report concludes minor disc bulge at L4-L5 without any significant spinal canal narrowing in lumbar spine. Kindly guide about the report and what to do?
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