In the acute stage of lumbar disc herniation, it can be treated by general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery.
1. General treatment: During the acute onset, absolute bed rest should be taken for 2~3 weeks to reduce the burden of lumbar spine. Avoid sitting for a long time, pay attention to lumbar warmth, avoid cold stimulation. Diet should be light, can eat more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, to prevent constipation, avoid eating cold, greasy food.
2. Physical therapy: such as heat therapy and traction. Physical therapy can relieve muscle spasm and reduce the pressure on the intervertebral disc. Traction should be carried out under the guidance of professionals.
3. Medication: Dehydration medication, such as mannitol, can be applied. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as celecoxib, can also be applied.
4. Surgical treatment: If there is obvious nerve compression, such as cauda equina syndrome, sphincter dysfunction, etc., surgical treatment is needed, such as minimally invasive intervertebral foramenoscopy surgery.
In the acute stage of lumbar disc herniation, if the pain is severe or accompanied by symptoms such as numbness of the limbs, you should consult a doctor in time for targeted treatment under the guidance of a physician. The above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of a physician, avoid self-application.