Edema of the intervertebral disc is mostly caused by overwork and osteophytes, etc. Patients can be treated conservatively (medication, massage, etc.) and surgically (intervertebral foramenoscopy nucleus pulposus removal, etc.) under the guidance of the doctor to eliminate the edema.
1. Conservative treatment: patients can use anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as celecoxib capsules, diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets, etc., and diuretic drugs, such as furosemide tablets, can also be used with intravenous drip, commonly used intravenous drip drugs are mannitol. Patients can also under the guidance of the doctor for massage, cupping, traction therapy, acupuncture and other methods to eliminate.
2. Surgery: If the effect of conservative treatment is not obvious, surgical treatment can be carried out according to the doctor’s instructions, such as surgical removal of intervertebral discs, intervertebral foramenoscopy nucleus pulposus removal, and so on, and the patients should be guided by the doctor to choose according to their own situation.
If disc edema occurs, you should go to the hospital in time for medical treatment, and choose the most appropriate treatment method under the guidance of the doctor after diagnosis.