Whether or not a herniated disc with dural sac compression is severe depends largely on the patient’s symptoms. If the patient’s associated clinical symptoms are mild, it means that the compression is not particularly serious, on the contrary, it is more serious. This is because the cauda equina nerve has different levels of tolerance and sensitivity to compression in different patients.
If a patient has a herniated disc and the dural sac is compressed, but the patient usually only shows pain in the lumbar region and lower limbs, which is not particularly serious at this time, it can be relieved by conservative treatments, such as rest and braking, acupuncture, physiotherapy, traction, heat, massage, etc. When the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and celecoxib, can also be taken orally to relieve the pain.
However, if the patient has weakness of both lower limbs or dysfunction of urination and defecation, this is a more serious situation. Should consult a doctor in time, after identifying the seriousness of the condition to carry out targeted treatment. The above drugs should be used in a standardized and rational way under the guidance of professional physicians and pharmacists.