Can Mecobalamin Tablets Treat Intervertebral Disc Herniation?
Disease description:
A colleague mentioned he has been diagnosed with a herniated intervertebral disc. May methylcobalamin tablets be used for treatment?
Mecobalamin tablets cannot directly treat intervertebral disc herniation but may help alleviate associated symptoms. Under a physician’s guidance, medications such as topical analgesic plasters for joints and Qiju Dihuang Wan (a traditional Chinese herbal formula) may be used. Additionally, acupuncture and massage therapy can help relieve pain. Daily moderate physical exercise—such as hula hooping, tai chi, or square dancing—is recommended to accelerate recovery and enhance immune function.