Patient's question:
A 26-year-old female with,,, severe pain to the point where she cannot stand up, difficulty breathing, unable to lift a piece of paper, frequent fainting, often dizzy but not falling, confusion, sometimes short of breath. Examination reports are normal, except for a herniated disc in the lumbar spine. She hopes the doctor can help prescribe some medication. She has been unable to work for a year.Doctor's answer:
Based on your condition description, it is recommended to go to the hospital for tests including erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), rheumatoid factor (RF), and anti-O to rule out rheumatic diseases. For a herniated intervertebral disc, conservative treatment can be initially applied, including wearing a lumbar corset, local cold compresses, oral traditional Chinese medicine, and Zhoulin frequency spectrum irradiation to stabilize local blood circulation. Lie on a hard board, sleep with a low pillow, bend your knees and squat, avoid prolonged sitting, and refrain from lifting heavy objects. Pay attention to preventing cold and avoiding catching a cold. Enhance nutrition to significantly boost immunity. Engage in moderate activity to greatly improve physical fitness. Take calcium supplements and get more sun exposure. If anemia is present, you can consume jujubes and Ejiao, and take Shengmai oral liquid. Surgery may be necessary if needed.