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Disc bulge can cure by medicine completely without surgery?
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First, a bulging : Disc is a fairly normal finding. Treatment depends on correctly diagnosing the cause of pain. Most are treated non operatively. Lifestyle factors play a role like smoking, being overweight and not exercising regularly. Medication, time, activity modification play a role along with exercise for core strength, cardiovascular and flexibility. Only about 10% of disc problems need surgery.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Kind of: Many disc bulges resorb over time. If you have no neurologic deficit, conservative care and medication management may be enough to treat your discomfort.
Answered 1/4/2014
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