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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Bulging Disc
Question: if I went to u after the accident would u send me for an MRI
Brief Answer:
CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query
Trauma is one of the most common cause of chronic long standing pain as many structures get affected after an accident including bones, nerves, muscles, etc.
Now answering your question, if you had come to me after an accident I would not send you for a MRI, CT scan would be the first choice as I would be interested to rule out fractures. However if I am suspecting tissue injury then probably I would have ordered for a MRI.
MRI takes a very long time compared to CT, so for emergency situations CT would be the first choice of investigation
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
I wish you good health
Regards
CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query
Trauma is one of the most common cause of chronic long standing pain as many structures get affected after an accident including bones, nerves, muscles, etc.
Now answering your question, if you had come to me after an accident I would not send you for a MRI, CT scan would be the first choice as I would be interested to rule out fractures. However if I am suspecting tissue injury then probably I would have ordered for a MRI.
MRI takes a very long time compared to CT, so for emergency situations CT would be the first choice of investigation
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
I wish you good health
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My dr refused to send me for an MRI even after my physio suggested one it is now 6 years later and he retired and my new dr sent me for one when I told her my symptoms and I have a twist in my spine a lot off spinal wear and Tare and bulging disc is he liable,, they also removed my womb last September as the put my stomach pain down to my adhesions acting up and it turns out this back problem is causing the pains in my stomach
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the reply, I am sorry for the late reply. I was held up at work.
The bulging disc and the following wear and tear of the the spine could be due to the trauma caused after the accident.
The pain in the stomach could be due to the radiating pain from the back region.
I strongly suggest you to approach a spinal surgeon and seek his help for any reversible factors and surgery for this bulging disc.
I also sugest the following
1. Do not engage in strenuous activities
2. Do not life heavy weights
3. Swimming is the ideal form of exercise for you
4. If you are obese then losing weight will help reduce the pain
5. Continue physiotherapy
6. I have seen many of my patients benefit from acupuncture. It is worth a try
I hope I was of help, I am once again sorry for the delay in my reply.
Regards
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the reply, I am sorry for the late reply. I was held up at work.
The bulging disc and the following wear and tear of the the spine could be due to the trauma caused after the accident.
The pain in the stomach could be due to the radiating pain from the back region.
I strongly suggest you to approach a spinal surgeon and seek his help for any reversible factors and surgery for this bulging disc.
I also sugest the following
1. Do not engage in strenuous activities
2. Do not life heavy weights
3. Swimming is the ideal form of exercise for you
4. If you are obese then losing weight will help reduce the pain
5. Continue physiotherapy
6. I have seen many of my patients benefit from acupuncture. It is worth a try
I hope I was of help, I am once again sorry for the delay in my reply.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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