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I'm 26yrs old my MRI shows a diffuse annular bulging L5/S1 causing minimal thecal sac compression. what should i do?

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Please Do physiotherapy of LS spine for 15 days Wear LS belt for few weeks Later on.. Wake up early go for morning walk in greenery daily with relaxed mind Do yogasanas and pranayam daily Learn specia ...  Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with focal annular tear and narrowing spinal canal and causing mild compression on thecal sac

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you have significant disc problem please consult a neurologist in your town ...  Read More

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My mri report says I have mild l 4 Nd l 5 bulges and l5 s1 protusion causing compression of thecal sac. My pain is mainly to the right side of my spine. Mri report says there is a suggestive of degeneration in l4. Shows reduced t2 intensities. Doctor says it is mild take rest. I m not comfortable while sleeping too. Because there is a pressure on l

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It will take time to resolve. I would say go by the doctor's advice. Take opinion of a doctor dealing with spine in particular. ...  Read More

My MRI shows diffuse annular bulge at L5/S1 causing minimal thecal sac compression.i 've severe back pain what are the treatments and how will i completely get cured. i prefer treatment without surgery. is it anything serious.what are the exercises to be included

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• Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily • . Avoid bending in front. • Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up ...  Read More

I have lower back pain for close to 2 yrs, my MRI says 1)Disc dehydration at L2-3 L3-4 and L4-5 with bulging annulus at L3-L4. 2) Broad disc protrusion at L4-5 slightly compression thecal sac and nerve root. 3) minimal left para central&foramina disc protru L5-S1 narrowing spinal and slightly indenting the thecal sac. I have my back nerves ting

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As per your report it appears to be initial stages of disc problem ...  Read More

Recently took mri ls spine and i have thecal sac indentation at l4l5 l5s1 no nerve root compression what is the cure for it

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Well, mostly conservative. Physio and medications should suffice. ...  Read More

Doctor my father's friend slipped onto the floor and is now having crucial pain in the back . Mri revealed flattening of thecal sac . What should we do about that ?

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Hello. I can understand your concern. Yes you should be concerned if you are worried about your father. Kindly take him to a orthopedician in person for further evaluation and management. He will ...  Read More

My MRI says disc bulge at C5-C6 causing indentation at anterior thecal sac. No bilateral foramen narrowing What does this mean and what should be done next

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You need get examined, Please provide following details Name DOB Address Mobile E mail Blood group Symptoms Reports Regards Dr Jagdish Chattnalli www.neurospinedoctor.com ...  Read More

I hav mild circumferencial disc bulge at l4 l5 causing anterior thecal sac indentation at nerve root. How it can b treated. Wt food should I take?

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Hello Thanks for query on practo. For this problem u should visit the Physiotherapist n follow the instructions. Dr Neetu Rathi(Physiotherapist) Rid of Pain Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Clinic Sec ...  Read More

I have diagnosed thecal sac indentation at c5-c6 0f spinal bones at neck.. Could i take any food control or any other type of diet for this. What is a effective way for treatment of this

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No diet changes. Do physiotherapy. ...  Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. Having cervical and back stiffness from long time . When I try to ease the stiffness i feel like dizziness and vertigo. I can do normal works easily but sometimes it's very difficult because of ne

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You had not mentioned how old is the MRI report. If you have no pain or any other symptoms, you can start with the gym, but under the supervision of gym trainer, avoid lifting heavy weights at the gym ...  Read More

Respected sir i was diagnosed with 1. partial loss of cervical lordosis 2. partial disc dessication is seen in cervical 4 in the form of partial loss of T2 hyperintensity 3.there are minimum posterior disc bulges at c3-c4 c4-c5 levels causing indendation of ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression i want to to know 1. can i rega

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The primary concern here is of the disc bulge. It can be resolved with a combination of medication, activity modification, modalities, and supervised exercises. But recurrences are possible as well. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My uncle suffered Tingling and go blank sensation both leg and hand from past one month. We did MRI scanning , report says below points 1) Straightening of cervical spine is noted - due to muscle spasm. 2) Ventral Ridging of the sac is seen extending from C3-4 to C6-7 level due to posterior protruding disc. 3) All intervertebral disc

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He has an cervical canal stenosis, that means he has a compression in his spinal cord because of degeneration. Also, he has a lumbar disc pathology. Consult a neurosurgeon for an detailed examination ...  Read More

I'm diagnosed with C5C6 cervical compression With severe nickname and radiating to write am and the numbness on the right arm Please guide me on whether I should consult a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon. Is surgery mandatory or is it manageable with medicines?

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Send the photo of X-ray mri CT films it is complete curable Consult me search browse on goggle practo site Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 years expertise Senior Orthopaedic neuro spine joint replace surgeon ...  Read More

Sensory loss in index and middle finger. Current like sensation on radial side. MRI done- cervical compression at c3c4c5.. will he require surgery or just rest. He is an athlete. Will he ever resume his exercises

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I have done cervical spin laminectomy surgery 8 months back. Here I attached my post surgery MRI report. I have pain in my neck and shoulder while turn my head.

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My cervical spine MRI reports impression show disc osteophyte complex at c3- c4 level causing thecal sac & cord indentation. Disc osteophyte complex, right paracentral disc protrusion at c4- c5 level causing cord compression on right side, right neural foramen compression with impingement on nerve roots. Disc osteophyte complex & right para

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Report of screening of whole spine. Loss of normal cervical curvature, suggest spasm. Diffuse disc bulge is seen at C3-4 & C4-5 level causing anterior thecal sac indentation. Loss of normal lumbar lordosis. Diffuse disc bulge at L4-5 & L5-S1 level without significant compression over the nerve roots on either side. I have no pain symptoms y

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This is a common problem for tall people. They tend to stoop forward to communicate with other who are shorter than them. Your problem is habitual posture. It can be corrected with posture correction ...  Read More

My Dad is having knee pain since a month. Orthopedic suggested MRI. The report shows cervical compression myelopathy due to indentation in spinal cord. How to get it cured?

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Hello mam. He needs detailed evaluation to know if the cervical myelopathy in MRI is causing any problems. ...  Read More

Which specialist should i consult for cervical compression. Orthopaedic or neurologist?. Can i use collar for cervical compression

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Will need to examine you before anything specific. no collar except for travelling where you may get jerks. Also, you may show to Ortho or neuro spine surgeon. Treatment will depend on whether you ha ...  Read More

Loss of cervical be lordosis noted Right paracentral disc protusion noted at c5-c6 casusing compression of thecal sac and significant neural foramen narrowing

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Consult neurosurgeon ...  Read More

Cervical Spinal Canal stenosis C5-C6: Posterocentral gross disco-osteophytic protrusion leading to complete effacement of anterior thecal sac with cod compression and narrowing of neural foramina on both sides. C6-C7: disco osteophytic protrusion leading to complete effacement of thecal sac and right neural foramina with cord and right nerve root

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I suggest u meet a good physiotherapist. ...  Read More

1)Straightening of the cervical spine with mild scoliosis of lower cervical and upper dorsal spine convex to the right. 2)Cervical vertebrae are of normal height. 3)Early cervical spondylotic changes from C4 to C6 vertebral levels with marginal end plate osteophytes. Mild reduction in the intervertebral disc height at CS-6 4)Minimal cervical spondy

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Next mode of management will depend on symptoms and signs of the individual ...  Read More

My father is 68 yrs old his hands have been vibrating and losing sensetional function and unable to hold things cant stand properly very weak muscles please give us right advise for him we have done M.R.I of his cervical spine Dr has said for operation

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In cervical Spondylosis there is compression of the spinal cord. If the compression is severe and symptoms are progressing (worsening day by day), Surgery is done to reduce the pressure on nerves to p ...  Read More

C5-6: Right paracentral and foraminal protrusion with indentation and displacement of thecal sac and cord and narrowing of right neural foramina and compression of right exiting nerve root . ( AP diam-9mm)

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I can understand your problems but need some medical and physical routine history to evaluate your case and diagnosis it may be due to neurological symptoms for further guidance and consultation foll ...  Read More

My Mothers MRI report says : Compression fracture of D12 Vertebra with marked collapse. retropulsion of collapsed D12 vertebra is seen resulting in significant compression of thecal sac and moderate stenosis of bilateral neural foramina.Minor osteophytes and early changes of disc degenerations are seen at multiple levels suggestive spondylosis chan

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Due to her age, she will have suffered an Osteoporotic fracture. This has narrowed the spinal canal. Further treatment depends on her symptoms and how it is affecting her. ...  Read More

My MRI Report says. Disc desiccation with mild diffuse disc bulge and posterocentarl disc herniation noted at l5-S1 level causing indentation on another thecal sac. What does it mean Surgery happend for. Me on April 2017 because of tumour in spinal card

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That means in simple language there is disc prolapse. Your neaurophysician will be a better judge to explain you and further management ...  Read More

Since 5 months I am suffering from L5-S1 L3-L4 diffuse disc bulge with right for animal predominance causing compression over the right traversing nerve root. My treatment is going on but I am not recovering

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hello ! lumbar spondylitis is one of the common chronic problem getting affected in the middle aged group, more prone to females, as calcium levels start decreasing as early since after deliveries it ...  Read More

Neck pain weakness numbness in arms and legs, increased curvature of spine noted sagital images demonstrate signal intensity with collar button like projection with thecal sac compression at c3-c4 level

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Hello.Sorry to hear this. Your MRI shows compression of the spinal cord at multiple levels in your cervical spine (neck) causing cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Generally, myelopathy is best treate ...  Read More

Straightening of cervical spine, Osteophytes, Disc degeneration, Reduced height, Diffuse disc bulge with posterior annular fissure, Para central protrusion compression thecal sacs, indent of spinal cord No history of any spinal injury. Just woke up 1 more with an acute/ unbearable pain in neck. Was immediately taken to hospital and was given high d

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. He should continue all the medications . Lyrics is a substance called pregabalin 75mg which works wonders in neurologic pain. There can be some unpleas ...  Read More

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