Suddenly Developed Back Pain And L4,L5,L5,S1 Disc Spaces Are Reduced How Long To Take Rest

Posted on Wed, 4 Oct 2023

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Question : Suddenly developed back pain and it went severe so took medications and when had an x-ray it shown L4,L5,L5,S1 disc spaces are reduced usually i sit for a long time in chair for office work suggest medication,Rest and can I go to office as the pain is still severe if not how many months I have to take rest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (8 hours later)

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Hi,
Kindly get the MRI LS spine to know the exact disc impaction on the spinal nerves.

If nerve indentation is found then you'll need treatment and physiotherapy along with few days rest
The pain will not be reduced only by rest.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (17 hours later)

Please find the attached report and please suggest still do I need to go with MRI in this regard.

Thankyou

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (3 hours later)

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Hi I saw your report
As per my opinion you'll need the MRI.
Kindly get examined by orthopedic surgeon once before getting MRI
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar