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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following features are indicative of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • pain
  • tingling of the legs
  • numbness
  • weakness
  • problems with walking and balance
  • cramping in the legs
  • fatigue
  • stiffness
It is possible that Lumbar Spinal Stenosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following are the most common causes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • spinal disc herniation
  • osteoporosis
  • tumor
  • trauma

Risk Factors for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • aged 50 or older
  • obesity
  • trauma
  • congenital spinal deformity

Prevention of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid stress
  • do exercises

Occurrence of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 20-50 years

Common Gender

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • X-rays: To see the bony changes
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan: To produce cross-sectional images of the spine
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan: Provide an inside view of the spinal column

Doctor for Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • Orthopedic surgeon

Complications of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis if untreated

Yes, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is left untreated:
  • numbness
  • weakness
  • balance problems
  • incontinence
  • paralysis

Procedures for Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following procedures are used to treat Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • Laminectomy surgery: Removal of lamina of the affected vertebrae

Self-care for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • Physical therapy: Build up strength, flexibility and stability of the spine
  • Hot or cold packs: Relieving the symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Diet and nutrition: Reducing excess weight can decrease load-bearing stress on the lumbar spine

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis:
  • Acupuncture: Relieves the pain
  • Massage therapy: Ease the symptoms of back pain

Time for Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • More than 1 year

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

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