How is lumbar spinal stenosis treated?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis for over six months. Currently, I dare not walk long distances; after walking approximately 100 meters, I must sit down and rest before continuing. I would like to ask: How is lumbar spinal stenosis treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Kou Linlin
Hello, pharmacological treatment primarily includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioid analgesics, and antidepressants. During treatment, particular attention should be paid to the following aspects: once diagnosed, active pharmacological and physical therapy should be initiated promptly; if satisfactory therapeutic outcomes are not achieved after surgery—or if symptoms progressively worsen—surgical intervention should be reconsidered. We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
