Edema of herniated lumbar disc can usually subside in about 1~2 weeks after active treatment, the exact time varies from person to person and cannot be generalized. Usually the edema can subside in about 1~2 weeks, but a small number of people with poor physical condition or without standardized treatment may need a longer time to recover. If the patient lumbar disc herniation, there is obvious lumbar pain and accompanied by edema, usually need to pay more attention to warmth, avoid cold, within two weeks should lie down hard bed rest. Feasible lumbar hot compresses, in order to promote lumbar blood circulation, promote the subsidence of edema. Can also be applied under the guidance of the doctor to reduce edema, dehydration drugs, such as herbaceous rhinoceros fluid infusion tablets, can eliminate the edema of the lumbar muscle, but also eliminate the edema of the nerve root. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and hormonal drugs, such as ibuprofen, can also be combined, and lumbar traction, physiotherapy and acupuncture can be performed if necessary to promote the subsidence of edema and the patient’s recovery. Patients with lumbar disc herniation edema should rest in bed during the treatment period, avoid exertion and do not sit for a long time. If there are any uncomfortable symptoms, you should go to the hospital in time, consult the doctor, for treatment.