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Question: Hi doctor,
My brother is suffering from lower back pain for a week,when he walk the pain is severe in both the legs.currently he is admited in hosptial,today after looking MRI scan, doctor has suggested to give epidural steroid injuction, we are really confused about this, please can you explain about this, and is it advisable to take this injuction.
My brother is suffering from lower back pain for a week,when he walk the pain is severe in both the legs.currently he is admited in hosptial,today after looking MRI scan, doctor has suggested to give epidural steroid injuction, we are really confused about this, please can you explain about this, and is it advisable to take this injuction.
Brief Answer:
Please share MRI report
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
welcome to healthcaremagic
I would request you to please share the MRI report. Only if we see the report we can know the exact level and extent of lesion and only with that we can decide on treatment options
then only we can give an opinion whether steroids are advisable or not
expecting the report
Bruno
Please share MRI report
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
welcome to healthcaremagic
I would request you to please share the MRI report. Only if we see the report we can know the exact level and extent of lesion and only with that we can decide on treatment options
then only we can give an opinion whether steroids are advisable or not
expecting the report
Bruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
It is best to opt for surgery now itself so that the complications are less
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Welcome Back to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through the reports with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
As per the Reports, your brother has Lumbar Spondylosis with Compression of Nerve Roots and Annular Tear
This condition will eventually require surgery.
Even if you are giving epidural injection, it is temporary pain relief only. It is not going to alter the disease process and your brother will eventually need surgery
Hence It is best to opt for surgery now itself so that the complications are less and recovery is good
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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It is best to opt for surgery now itself so that the complications are less
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Welcome Back to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through the reports with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
As per the Reports, your brother has Lumbar Spondylosis with Compression of Nerve Roots and Annular Tear
This condition will eventually require surgery.
Even if you are giving epidural injection, it is temporary pain relief only. It is not going to alter the disease process and your brother will eventually need surgery
Hence It is best to opt for surgery now itself so that the complications are less and recovery is good
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks doctor for the answer, we will consult with doctor for the surgery option. Also please help us whether itsadvisable to take epidural injection as a temporary solution, will there be any side effects.
Brief Answer:
Steroid have lot of side effects
Detailed Answer:
dear sir
steroids have lots of side effects
but
if that steroid is going to cure the problem, we can take steroids as the benefits will be more as surgery can be avoided
but
in this case
eventually you need surgery
so
why should we take steroids and get side effects or steroids and then again operate
it is always better to go directly to surgery
Steroid have lot of side effects
Detailed Answer:
dear sir
steroids have lots of side effects
but
if that steroid is going to cure the problem, we can take steroids as the benefits will be more as surgery can be avoided
but
in this case
eventually you need surgery
so
why should we take steroids and get side effects or steroids and then again operate
it is always better to go directly to surgery
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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