How long does it take to recover from a herniated nerve edema in a lumbar disc

The recovery time of lumbar disc herniated nerve edema needs to be determined according to the degree of edema, and it usually takes 1 to 2 weeks to recover. Herniated disc compression of the nerve root will cause neurological edema, edema is light to take bed, lumbar traction, baked electricity and other methods can reduce the compression of the disc on the nerve root, relieve the symptoms of compression, generally about 1 week edema can disappear. Edema obvious oral celecoxib, ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs have a certain relief; or intravenous input of mannitol can reduce the symptoms of neurological edema. In more serious cases, percutaneous laminectomy can be taken to relieve nerve root compression, which can quickly relieve clinical symptoms. Usually, the swelling can be completely reduced in about 2 weeks. The recovery of neuroedema is mainly based on the degree of edema and treatment methods, such as found in the case of lumbar disc herniation neuroedema is recommended to timely consultation, under the guidance of the doctor to take therapeutic measures, the above drugs should also be used under the guidance of the doctor.