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What To Do For Disc Problem?

i have broad based bulging of the disk at c4-5 c5-6 c6-7 with thinning of the ventral thecal sac at each level there is disk osteophytes with foraminal narrowing bilaterally at all of these levels. i have pain in my right shoulder, arm down to my hand. what options are available for treatment? is surgery neccesary?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. Surgical correction is not required at this age.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What To Do For Disc Problem?

Hi, Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. Surgical correction is not required at this age. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician