Is It Advisable For Herniated Back Surgery During Pregnancy?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi I just took a pregnancy test today and its positive and I am scheduled to have back surgery on march 1st. i have a herniated disc that is causing me nerve damage its it safe for the baby for me to have the surgery right now
Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. You need to weigh the risks and benefits of surgery, considering your pregnancy status. I will suggest that if surgery is going to be under regional anaesthesia like Epidural one then it will be of help. If it can be deferred till you deliver it will be better, but you need to take call about it from spine surgeon. I will suggest support of micronized progesterone or duphaston from a week before and after surgery. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam
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Is It Advisable For Herniated Back Surgery During Pregnancy?
Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. You need to weigh the risks and benefits of surgery, considering your pregnancy status. I will suggest that if surgery is going to be under regional anaesthesia like Epidural one then it will be of help. If it can be deferred till you deliver it will be better, but you need to take call about it from spine surgeon. I will suggest support of micronized progesterone or duphaston from a week before and after surgery. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam