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Suggest Treatment For Vertebral Compression Fracture And Disc Desiccation
Question: I have a collapsed vertebrae. My MRI shows moderate disc desication. I take calcium citrate. Hoboes this affect the desication?
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Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy and medications, surgery another option
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Calcium supplements will help in strengthening the vertebrae and not making any changes in disc prolapse.
Physiotherapy and pain killers like aceclofenac or diclofenac with tizanidine or thiocholchicoside is required. Surgery may be required if not relieved.
Upload mri images for analysis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Physiotherapy and medications, surgery another option
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Calcium supplements will help in strengthening the vertebrae and not making any changes in disc prolapse.
Physiotherapy and pain killers like aceclofenac or diclofenac with tizanidine or thiocholchicoside is required. Surgery may be required if not relieved.
Upload mri images for analysis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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