How to treat a herniated lumbar disc with sore buttocks and numb feet

Herniated lumbar disc with sore buttocks and numb feet may be caused by compression of spinal nerve roots or spinal nerves, and treatment methods include conservative treatment and surgery. 1. Conservative treatment: patients in the acute stage are recommended to stay in bed, rest and brake to prevent further aggravation of symptoms, you can choose local hot compresses, physiotherapy, etc., to accelerate blood circulation and relieve muscle tension in the lumbar region, and you can use mannitol, dexamethasone, methylcobalamin and other medications to alleviate the symptoms of compression such as edema of the nerves, and you can also take non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium to relieve the symptoms of pain, the above mentioned drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication. 2. Surgery: Patients who have not seen significant improvement after strict conservative treatment, patients with progressive weakness of both lower limbs, and patients with abnormal bowel function are recommended to undergo surgery in a timely manner. Surgical methods include intervertebral disc removal, intervertebral fusion surgery, open surgery, etc. The specific surgical methods need to be evaluated by the doctor. Specific surgical methods need to be decided by the doctor after comprehensive evaluation. Patients with lumbar disc herniation who suffer from buttock pain and numbness of the feet should go to the hospital in time for standardized treatment.