Do you need fluids for a herniated lumbar disc?

Lumbar disc herniation does not necessarily require infusion, acute lumbar disc herniation caused by back pain, leg pain and other symptoms, can be treated with infusion in order to quickly reduce the symptoms, relieve discomfort, etc.. 1. In the acute stage of lumbar disc herniation, the nucleus pulposus compresses the nerves and leads to edema of the nerve root, which aggravates the edema due to the obstacle of blood circulation and further causes pain, numbness of the legs and leg pain, etc. In addition to bed rest, infusion of fluids can be used to reduce edema, reduce edema of the nerve root, promote blood circulation, eliminate stasis and alleviate pain (eliminate stasis of blood in order to alleviate pain), alleviate the obstacle of blood circulation of the nerve root, and alleviate the symptom of lumbar disc herniation. 2. Infusion is mainly intravenous input of mannitol or sodium hepatic saponin and other drugs, the purpose is dehydration treatment to reduce the edema of the nerve root. It plays a role in reducing the swelling and treatment. 3. Infusion therapy is not recommended for relatively mild lumbar disc bulges. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Loxoprofen can be used. 4. Surgery is recommended for more serious herniated discs, and infusion therapy does not work. If the diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation is confirmed, it is recommended to consult the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment, the choice of infusion drugs need to comply with the doctor’s instructions.