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Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain

Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain

Patient:,
Diagnosis:Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain

1Condition & History

Chief Complaint: Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain

Patient, 74 years old, had lumbar disc herniation with dural sac compression causing sciatic nerve and leg pain, difficulty walking. Hospital recommended surgical treatment.

TCM Signs (Four Examinations)

    2Diagnosis & Treatment

    Diagnosis: Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain

    Treatment Principle: Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain

    Prescribed Method

    External application of Yizheng Plaster

    Duration: 1个月

    3Outcome & Analysis

    After using Yizheng Plaster, pain reduced after over ten days. After 1 month, lower back pain improved, leg returned to normal and could participate in physical exercise.

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    Correspondent: Sun Meiying, Date: September 29, 2009, Case Number: Lumbar 0016
    — Physician's Note