Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Have Numbness In Leg. MRI Tested. What Treatment To Take?
my father is 76yrs,5'7',59kgs had numbness in right leg and MRI report says: Mild difused disc bulges with inner annular tear are seen at L3-4 and L4-5 LEVEL INDENTING ON THE thecal sacand encroaching inti inferior aspect of right neural foramina touching upon right existing L3 & L4 .nerve roots respectively multilevel mild facet joint acropathy and mild ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is seen.
please advise treatment
please advise treatment
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The MRI findings are suggestive of degenerative changes in the spine causing a nerve root compression. Long term treatment involves regular physiotherapy to avoid disease progression. Medical treatment can give symptomatic relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Thanks for writing to us.
The MRI findings are suggestive of degenerative changes in the spine causing a nerve root compression. Long term treatment involves regular physiotherapy to avoid disease progression. Medical treatment can give symptomatic relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
I find this answer helpful
Hi,thanks for writing to HCM.
Degenerative changes in the spine at the age of 76 years is a normal finding. But disc lesion causing pressure over the nerve root will cause shooting pain down the leg along with tingling and numbness.
The initial management for this problem is conservative by means of Bed rest, avoiding bending movements, ocassional analgesics and muscles relaxants, methylcobalamine preparations. If it is not responding to these measures, then surgical intervention may be needed. Hope this helps
Degenerative changes in the spine at the age of 76 years is a normal finding. But disc lesion causing pressure over the nerve root will cause shooting pain down the leg along with tingling and numbness.
The initial management for this problem is conservative by means of Bed rest, avoiding bending movements, ocassional analgesics and muscles relaxants, methylcobalamine preparations. If it is not responding to these measures, then surgical intervention may be needed. Hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Zygapophysial joint
Loading Online Doctors....