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What Does Annular Tear In MRI Report Suggest?
Hello doctor Sir I did an mri scan few months back and it reported annular tear in my disc lumbar 4 - 5 region. How do I diagnose this effectively. Can you suggest me any medicines that would help. I go for long runs in evening and don t have problem bending or with any physical activity. Only there is stiffness in morning untilj I stretch etc.??????
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Hello
I have read your query.
you can do emg NCV study to see for nerve compression.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
If no relief then epidural injection may help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
I have read your query.
you can do emg NCV study to see for nerve compression.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
If no relief then epidural injection may help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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