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Lower back pain

2018-03-07 13:04:13
Meaning of mild diffuse disc bulges at l3-4 and l4-5 levels indenting the thecal sac with no obvious nerve root impingement
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Hello, appears to be a Degenerative disc disease due to aging. Can be treated by physiotherapy and exercise. Please consult your physiotherapist . Take care

Answered2018-03-07 13:24:16

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Line of treatment depend on how much problem or pain you have? . If pain is tolerable nothing to do but keep an eye on neurological feature or defcit, then immediately rush to orthopedic surgeon

Answered2018-03-07 19:37:19

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It's a mri finding, no need to worry, you need a orthopaedic consultation and simple medicine and exercise

Answered2018-03-07 16:19:37

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