Patient's question:
I am a patient from your outpatient clinic on June 18th. You provided a two-step plan at that time: first, injections to confirm the diagnosis, and then discuss whether surgery is necessary. Now, I am waiting in line at home to be admitted to the hospital. In the past few days, my symptoms have improved slightly through exercise, and I am worried that they may not be as noticeable during my hospital stay, making it difficult for the injections to confirm the diagnosis. I have a few questions about my herniated disc: I almost have no symptoms when lying flat, but I cannot sit.Doctor's answer:
To the hospital for detailed examination by the surgical department for diagnosis, followed by acupuncture, traction, and other treatments. Hello, for your condition of lumbar disc herniation, it is recommended to rest, sleep on a hard bed, perform local traction, massage, and physical therapy. Avoid strenuous movements of the waist. Use drugs such as Gen Tong Ping and Yao Tong Ning for observation, and consider minimally invasive or surgical options if necessary.