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“disc compression or degeneration”

etiology n treatment for pathology of “disc compression or degeneration”
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thank u Dr. A. Srivastava....i have already consulted a neurologist....and have been advised physiotherapy...but the pain doesnt seem to improve....still i m hoping  for d best....thanks once again...
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1093617 tn?1279302002
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Hi, Sometimes this may occur in young age as well after an injury or decrease in spinal strength. I would recommend you to see a neurologist who can evaluate the details of your case and could better determine the insight of your situation. Hope this helps.

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thank u so much...Dr. A.  Srivastava....i hav one more query...can this occur in young patients and can it b cured completely if its in the initial stage???....pls do reply..
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1093617 tn?1279302002
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Hi, Thank you for your question. Degeneration of spinal disc occurs as age progresses and this can occur at any level of spine. Therefore, this makes disc more fragile and slight pressure may lead to disc prolapse. As a result of prolapse or injury, nerve impingement may cause intermittent low back pain, leg or thigh pain, numbness or tingling of the buttocks and loss on bowel/bladder control(if severe disc degeneration). The pain originates due to degenerative disc disease is usually treated with heat compression, rest, rehabilitative exercises and pain killer medications. In addition, surgical treatment like discectomy, spinal fusion, and spinal laminectomy may be the last resort in most of the non-resolving cases. . I would recommend you to see a neurologist who can evaluate the details of your case and could better determine the insight of your situation. Hope this helps.


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