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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,
MRI scan report told that there is still bulged on L5 and S1.
1)Taking below medication will this be solved?.
2)What are the precaution should i take mean while?
3)What cause this problem suddenly?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Current treatment is correct.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Disc bulge and nerve root compression often occurs due to lifestyle factors, such as prolonged sitting, desk job, more driving, lack of exercises, overweight, etc. Also, genetic factors too play a role.

Initial treatment is with medications as advised and physiotherapy. Physiotherapy includes back extension exercises, IFT, ultrasound, etc.

Also, avoid heavy weight lifting and bending forwards.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (50 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks for that reply,

Will taking bed rest resolves the problem?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bed rest would help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Taking bed rest would definitely help you recover faster.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj