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What do you suggest if i have had mri and shows dehidrated disk demonstrating mild left foraminal focal disk protrusion l4/l5 ?

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Dr. Eddie Cheng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends on symptoms: The options are 1) nothing if a symptomatic, 2) conservative including symptomatic relief, with nsaid, physical therapy, proper sitting posture, and 3) surgical if you have disabling recurrent symptoms.

Answered 5/4/2014

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