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Hi, From past 4 days I had pain in my back, could not stand and seat for long. I showed to a ortho doctor and underwent MRI scan. They said I have small disc bulge and need to take physiotherapy and on medication. Is this normal for 40+ old, can I be normal and participate in sports like cycling and badminton. I know I should not do anything till a

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First thing to asses is for nerve root compression. Does your MRI shows nerve compression? Primarily medicine and physiotherapy should be started for 3-4 weeks. Some people get benefited by these onl ...  Read More

Hi dr. My MRI says Broad Base diffuse disc bulge is observed at L4-5 & L5-S1 levels producing extradural compression over ventral aspect of the cal sac but not compressing lateral nerve roots. Can you pls explain what it means and how it can be treated?

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I have a heavy pain in right leg & unable to seat more than five minutes in one place/ position. I already done MRI report & its show 'right broad based posterior - central herniation' in report

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L4-L5 annular bulge with minimal thecal compression L4-S1 annular bulge with S1 bilateral neural compressions Lots of weakness and numbness in legs. Able to stand on heels and toes but feeling numb. Kindly advise.

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Disc bulge with annular tear left para central extrusion Pain in buttock , feeling numbness,foot tinglingly when setting more than 30 minutes Some times pain in walking (rarely ) Doctor please give me suggestions in how many days I ll cure

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Kindly upload more clear images to comment on lumbar disc herniation. You should wear belt and take bed rest of 3-4 weeks if you can afford. Many of times annular tears heals. Take supportive medical ...  Read More

Mri reveals diffuse annular bulge of L4 L5 disc with epidural thecal sac impingement and foraminal encroachment L>R there are Schmorl's nodes in multiple lumbar vertebrae. Can you please suggest what is the issue.

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Please share your complaints along with duration . Only then we can help you .. please share MRI scan pictures along with Report ...  Read More

D12 -l1 diffuse annular disc bulge with left parecentral disc protrusion. Causing mild the call indentation

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If u have only back pain as a symptom then it can be managed conservatively with analgesic and physiotherapy. But if u have associated neurological symptoms like radiating pain to lower limbs, tingli ...  Read More

January 2017 I met with an accident. Then I have neck pain severely but now ok with neck pain , Doctor suggested to MRI, Report: Right atlantoocitital joint mild arthritis, Diffuse annular bulge at c4-c5 level. T2 screening of dorsal spine reveals D3 vertebral body shows focal lipohemangioma...But from15 days I am suffering with back pain ....

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Most back pains are due to bad posture and Muscle spasm. The previous injury could have contributed to this pain. ...  Read More

I have pain at base of testicular some bulging like bean size. Attached pictures related to problem. This is their almost a month. Kindly check.

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My attached MRI report found as Annular tear with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 indenting the thecal sac with moderate bilateral neural foramina stenosis. Medicine description also attached.i m taking daily physiotherapy.problen is from 1.5 years.i started medicine now.pls suggest me complete exercises to recover from this.

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Modifications in medicine required Rest required ...  Read More

I have been suffering from pain in shoulder and left hand for 6 weeks ..along with tingling and numbness..how long does it take for all this to go away and the disc to heal itself..I have a disc bulge at c6-c7..and what all precautions need to be followed.. kindly help

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Please seek physiotherapy treatment for this. Try avoiding lifting, pulling etc. Can take around 8 to 12 weeks to settle ...  Read More

IMPRESSION: Diffuse disc bulge at L4-L5 with left foraminal protrusion and posterior annular tear causing compression on the thecal sac with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. Bilateral neural foramina are narrowed with compression on bilateral exiting nerve root (L>R). Diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 with broad based protrus

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Hi I had an injury at gym while doing back work out and had immense pain. Could not walk could not stand easily . After pain killers given by doctor the pains reduced and was able to walk and become normal but didn't excert to test the pain in that region till now. In the process took MRI scan prescribed by doctor and it revealed annular tears (L3

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Hi, Can you send me the mri films and reports? Consult directly so proper management can be suggested along with precautions and your queries can be cleared ...  Read More

During mountaineering course I pulled my lower back from right side just above the buttock while lifting, had no pain while it was pulled, next day had mild spasm, did the course after that, 36 km trekking with backpack, rock climbing etc with just occasional mild pain in the back and stiffness. Five days after finishing the course had mild sensati

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Take pain killers for 5 days and then start physiotherapy . Apply hot bag couple of times daily, and start Back strengthening exercises after 5days. Try to maintain your back straight while working, s ...  Read More

My MRI scan report says, "Diffuse annular bulges at C4-5, and C5-6 causing indentation of ventral theca with no neural comprise." I did went through the treatment and took medicine for around 40 days (8th Dec to 20th Jan 2021). But yesterday (8th March 2021) I started feeling the same symptoms I. e. Vertigo. I don't feel any pain but while sleeping

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vertigo is due to thecal sac compression which causes csf flow irregularity and mobility of cervical spine...disc bulge you need to wear cervical collar for few weeks while walkinf or any kind of move ...  Read More

With anterior thecal sac compression L4-L5 L5-S1 impinging on nerves. Can it ever be cured? What could be done? Please answer

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MRI REPORT SHOW AND SAYS MANY THINGS . YOUR SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS WHICH WE SEE CLINICALLY SHOULD CO - RELATE ON MRI FILMS AND NOT REPORT. YES IT IS CURABLE . ...  Read More

Posterior annular disc bulges with subtle tear ; dessication ; prolapse ( L5-S1 > L4-L5 ) noted at L4-L5 and L5-S1 with mild right paracentral and foraminal broad based protrusion indenting the ventral thecal sac causing b/l lateral recess narrowing with abutment over b/l traversing nerve roots ( more so at the right traversing

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic ...  Read More

L4l5 disc bulge and left paracentral disc protusion with broad base at l5s1 with left compression and right paracentral disc protusion with broad base at l1l2 causing mild compression at right nerve root

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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily. Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. Avoid bending in front. ...  Read More

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