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Is Epidural Injection Recommended?
Question: Would you recommend epidural injection f
Brief Answer:
Injection decreases nerve root inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I have gone through your other queries as well.You are suffering from degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.It is age related finding.
It is important to know about status of nerve roots compression.
Majority of disc disease are managed by conservative means like physiotherapy,medicines.Main aim is to strengthen muscles so that further progression of disease can be halted.
Epidural steriod injection is commonly practiced.It decreases nerve roots inflammation so that patient feel well and can do exercises regularly,but this is not a permanent cure.Ultimate target is to strengthen muscles.
Other modalities are neural foramen block,TENS(trans cutaneous electric nerve stimulation) etc.
Surgery is advised in refractory cases.
Now a days,transcutaneous endoscopic resection of herniated disc is also advised.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Injection decreases nerve root inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I have gone through your other queries as well.You are suffering from degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.It is age related finding.
It is important to know about status of nerve roots compression.
Majority of disc disease are managed by conservative means like physiotherapy,medicines.Main aim is to strengthen muscles so that further progression of disease can be halted.
Epidural steriod injection is commonly practiced.It decreases nerve roots inflammation so that patient feel well and can do exercises regularly,but this is not a permanent cure.Ultimate target is to strengthen muscles.
Other modalities are neural foramen block,TENS(trans cutaneous electric nerve stimulation) etc.
Surgery is advised in refractory cases.
Now a days,transcutaneous endoscopic resection of herniated disc is also advised.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If you have stiffness rather than pain , does the shot work?
Brief Answer:
Only stiffness can be managed without shots.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Only stiffness can be managed without shots.It can be managed by deep ultrasound heat therapy,TENS,muscle relaxants.
However,proper choice depend upon clinical findings.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Only stiffness can be managed without shots.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Only stiffness can be managed without shots.It can be managed by deep ultrasound heat therapy,TENS,muscle relaxants.
However,proper choice depend upon clinical findings.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One last question. Would it be harmful to try the shot even though I also plan to do physical therapy?
Brief Answer:
I don't think you need shot at present.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I don't think you need shot at present since you have only stiffness.
It can be planned if physical therapy alone is not helpful.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
I don't think you need shot at present.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I don't think you need shot at present since you have only stiffness.
It can be planned if physical therapy alone is not helpful.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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