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What Does My X-ray Test Result Indicate?

Hi doctor, Its senthil my mother felt down, when we go for near by doctor they take X-Ray and inform that my mother have D12 Comp, what means that, they suggests putting back rest belt and tables, it s enough for recovery back or need any surgery please advise.
Mon, 27 May 2019
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Hi,

This shows a compressed intervertebral disc at levels D12 which cause pressure on the nerves arising from the spinal cord and thereby causing pain and radiculopathy.

She should take bed rest, use a hard bed, avoid bending, use an abdominal belt, continue physiotherapy, do hot fomentation and use painkiller anti-inflammatory agents like Advil.

I prescribe Gabapentine and antidepressants like Duloxetine to such patients of mine.
Don't worry, with physical therapy and lifestyle changes, she will improve.
Surgery for it is the last option when all conservative measures fail to give relief to the patient.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Does My X-ray Test Result Indicate?

Hi, This shows a compressed intervertebral disc at levels D12 which cause pressure on the nerves arising from the spinal cord and thereby causing pain and radiculopathy. She should take bed rest, use a hard bed, avoid bending, use an abdominal belt, continue physiotherapy, do hot fomentation and use painkiller anti-inflammatory agents like Advil. I prescribe Gabapentine and antidepressants like Duloxetine to such patients of mine. Don t worry, with physical therapy and lifestyle changes, she will improve. Surgery for it is the last option when all conservative measures fail to give relief to the patient. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician