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What is the diet modification of a patient with herniated nucleus pulposus?
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Diet modification would be essentially losing weight to take any undue stress off your lower spine. The excess weight, particularly around the midsection or abdomen places more stress on your lower spine. Especially around the L4/L5 area of the lumbar spine. If you were to lose this weight, it is thought that by reducing this load, there will be less weight bearing stress on this part of the spine.
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What is the treatment for right paracentral disc herniation L5-S1?
You have to go for some form of discectomy. Like say microdiscectomy by way of laser or scopes. Here you remove the material of nucleus pulposus to give relief to the patient.
What's a good herniated disc treatment?
"To treat a herniated disc, one must take into factor the symptoms, age of the patient, and activity level of the patient. In mild cases, the patient is advised to rest and avoid any activities that may irritate the symptoms. In a mild case, a herniated disc may resolve with time."
What surgical treatment is there for a herniated disk?
There are several surgical approaches to treating a herniated disk, including the classic discectomy, microdiscectomy, or percutanteous discectomy. The basic differences among these procedures are the size of the incision.
An Overview of Herniated Disc Disease and Chiropractic Treatment?
Herniated disc pain is an adverse spinal condition which affects numerous people. There is a variety of available treatments for people diagnosed with herniated disc problems, including chiropractic treatment. The human spinal column is composed of twenty-four vertebrae and spinal discs located between each vertebra. The spinal disc gives the body mobility and the ability to perform a wide range of motions. The spinal disc contains two sections. The exterior of the spinal disc is a hard, outer, wall called the annulus fibrous. The interior of the spinal disc is the nucleus pulposus and contains soft, gelatinous material. A herniated disc occurs when the soft gel-like material in the nucleus polposus pushes against the exterior portion of the spinal disc creating a bulge or rupture. A herniated disc problem may be caused by heavy lifting, repetitive motion or time. In many cases, spinal disc herniation is part of the natural aging process. Herniated disc disease is sometimes referred to as a slipped, ruptured, collapsed, or prolapsed disc. Symptoms of a herniated disc include chronic pain that worsens over time, causing limited range of motion and significant disability. Additional symptoms include pain in the arms and legs, physical weakness, numbness, and tingling. Loss of bladder control is also a symptom in severe cases of herniated disc disease. Chiropractic medicine is a common alternative treatment for back pain including, spinal disc herniation. Chiropractic physicians specialize in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of spinal problems and back pain, through correcting spinal misalignment. Treatments include soft muscle manipulation, manual therapy of the spine, ultrasound, and electrical therapy. Chiropractic physicians are licensed professionals and require a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine. At the initial appointment, the chiropractor will conduct a routine exam to assess the patient for spinal disc herniation and determine the best mode of treatment. The assessment will include a medical history, measurement of vital signs, reflex testing, and neurological and orthopedic testing. The doctor will check for numbness, tingling, or other abnormal sensations. In addition, the doctor will also examine the patient�s posture, check leg length, and take an x- ray, or MRI of the spine. Chiropractic treatment for a herniated disc usually includes a series of sessions and periodic re-assessment of the patient. Chiropractic medicine is a non invasive alternative treatment for herniated disc conditions that reduce back-pain and restores mobility.
What are schemas in cognitive-behavioral therapy?
In some cases, the patient may have certain fundamental core beliefs, called schemas, which are flawed and require modification.
What is the cost of herniated disc treatment?
"The price may vary based on the patient's condition as well as their needs. If the condition is not that serious, cost could be as low as $2,000. The best solution would be to consult a doctor."
What is the prognosis for a patient with a herniated disk?
For those patients who do require surgery for lumbar disk herniation, the reviewed procedures of nerve root decompression caused by disk herniation is favorable. Results of studies varied from 60-90% success rates.
What is bladder training?
A behavioral modification program used to treat stress incontinence. Bladder training involves putting the patient on a toilet schedule, and gradually increasing the time interval between urination.
I have a herniated disk and im only 11 years old.what are some cures?
A herniated disc is not easily curable. You can either wait for your back to heal itself (this will take some time) or if you can't deal with the pain, you should visit a spinal doctor for some local anesthesia.*****Second answer: Do not let a doctor inject your spine. He could puncture the spinal cord and fluid would flow out. This happened to a patient I know. A herniated disk can be corrected with a back brace, physical therapy or if it is bad it can be surgically corrected. You need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Do not delay. A herniated disk can lead to further problems. Have your parent or guardian take you to see your pediatrician or general practitioner doctor right away. That doctor will determine how extensive your problem is and refer you to the proper orthopedic doctor for proper treatment.
How do the psychological model of health compare to the biomedical model?
The psychological model uses counseling, group therapy and behavior modification methods of treatment and are not allowed to prescribe drugs. They refer patients to a psychiatrist if the patient needs medication. The psychiatric models uses all those methods and medication to treat the patient and sometimes has to hospitalize a patient if the problem is serious. Sometimes both professions will also improve the diet and lifestyle of the patient in addition to counseling or medication.
What does central right paramedian disk herniation which appears to flatten the adjacent spinal cord mean?
It means that in the center and right side of the spinal cord there is pressure being applied by a herniated disk. It means surgery will probably be necessary to fix whatever problems that pressure is causing. It means a doctor or nurse somewhere needs to be contacted and told their patient or a patient's loved one has questions.
What are the nursing consideration for tranexamic acid?
BEFORE GIVING THE DRUG, ASK THE PATIENT IF HE/SHE HAS AN ALLERGY
