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Should i continue medication with left 6 mm c5 hernia and could it be treated succeccfully without surgery?
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Depends: You mean herniation of c 5 disc which ihas a very disabbling effect on upper exreimity, yes if you dont have any neurological signs , then medications and physical therapy, if there is neurological signs need immediate surgery is required to prevent permanent danage.
Answered 6/29/2020
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