Early treatment of lumbar disc herniation

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The incidence rate of lumbar disc herniation has been increasing. But many friends have not noticed it. They always feel that they are usually overworked because of overwork. So they miss the best treatment period. Today, I want to introduce the early symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. If you are interested, please have a look.

Early treatment of lumbar disc herniation

Pelvic traction can increase the width of intervertebral space, reduce the internal pressure of intervertebral disc, recover the herniated part of intervertebral disc, and reduce the stimulation and compression of nerve root, which needs the guidance of professional doctors.

Corticosteroid epidural injection of corticosteroid is a long-acting anti-inflammatory agent, which can reduce inflammation and adhesion around nerve roots. Long acting corticosteroids and 2% lidocaine are usually used for epidural injection, once a week, three times as a course of treatment, and another course of treatment can be used after 2-4 weeks.

Indications for operation: 1. Patients with a history of more than three months, ineffective or effective conservative treatment, but frequent recurrence and severe pain; ② First attack, but severe pain, especially lower limb symptoms, patients are difficult to move and sleep, in forced position; ③ Combined with compression of cauda equina; ④ Single nerve root paralysis accompanied with muscle atrophy and decreased muscle strength; ⑤ Patients with spinal stenosis.

matters needing attention

Many patients don't know about lumbar disc herniation. In daily life and work, many people don't pay attention to lumbar diseases. Most of the time, they just choose to have a rest instead of going to the hospital for medical treatment. The waist is very important to us and we must pay attention to it at ordinary times.