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I have lower back pain after my delivery (3yrs post partum), coccyx pain if I sit too long and knee psin. Did an MRI. found I have L5 S1 disc bulge. I need help in understanding this report::: Mild subchondral sclerotic changes with adjacent subtle edema visualised in lower aspect of left sacroiliac joint. Minimal subchondral sclerotic changes also visualised in lower aspect of sacroiliac joint.
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It is common to have back pain after delivery regarding the report it is important to understand that such kind of disc bulge would be found in almost 70 to 80% of the population but the importance of report is with clinical examination and elicitation of few test. Consultation online would give a better insight into to the symptoms and management therefore
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U have coccodynia. Which is pain in coccyx. MRI changes are suggestive of sacroilitis that is inflammation of sacroiliac joints. However 50% of MRI findings are incidental.
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
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Delhi
If u don’t have any problem now then don’t bother about ur Mri.
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Investigation are to be analysed by doctors looking at ur clinical findings.
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If still need to understand then consult. Thanks
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