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I am having a cervical disc bulge at c4 and c5. I have done physiotherapy session in the past months. The episode started from MAY 2 nd. I am still having mild to heavy pain on left and right shoulder. Also recently I started having leg pain in calves muscle because of which I did an MRI of lumbar spine. In here also I am having a disc bulge at l4

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. *You can have chat or video call discussion* http://arth.link/vrclinic Or https://pla ...  Read More

I'm suffering from Lumbar & cervical spine mild disc bulge problem, can u please go through the attached files of MRI and let me know in what condition my spine is? Can I be or do tasks like a normal person? Because I feel so stuck and becoming immobile..Can I use cross trainer for work out? Or please suggest the list of exercises that I can do

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Please elaborate about the problem you are facing. as ultimately, the doctor has to treat you based on symptoms in combination with mri report and not basis mri report only. Usually people with disc ...  Read More

Hello doctor I am suffering with lumbar slpi disc l4-l5 and loss of cervical lordosis and due to that has back of head tingling with often vertigo symptoms and full day sleepy and drowsiness head already consulting neuro for neck and ent for vertigo still not find reason for drowsiness since 15days plz help me on same

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Get an MRi done for cervical spine and Lumbar one it will help for further diagnosis. It may due to cervical spondylosis ...  Read More

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

Suffering with Multiple disc bulge at lumbar spine.. Would like to know if it requires surgery or it's curable with physio therapy

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Start physiotherapy treatment it will help u to great extent ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, probably dumb question but does whole spine mri also covers cervical spine section? Or its entirely separate??

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It covers cervical spine. ...  Read More

My left side shoulder arm wrist and back side pain in from last 10 days ,ECG is normal ,i am diagnosed with cervical spine ,i want to know cervical spine cause only left side pain,while right side i have no pain

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Most of the times if you are not suffering from any metabolic disease like diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism etc , this type of pain comes due to bad posture habits while working and sleeping , secon ...  Read More

I am experiencing pain in cervical spine sometimes it spread in head and sometimes to the lumbar spine, I also feel sensations in my both legs and head and feel like there is no energy left in my hands and legs, when it goes to the head it turns into severe throbbing kind of pain.

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Looks like generalising pain all over the body. Low on energy. Need to channelise ur brain energy into your body. Best way is to start regular walks and meditation. Eat more veggies in diet and fr ...  Read More

Lumbar spine slip disc, Doctor advised to take an MRI SCAN LUMBAR SPINE I have attached the test result Kindly let me know if everything is okay

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Mild compression in the area where the nerve exit the spinal canal..This compression reduces space for nerves and may cause symptoms of pain and radiation associated with tingling and numbness.. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from giddiness and dizziness since many months and Recently I got x-ray of my spine cervical...Reports attached i want solutions help me out

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Maintain proper posture while on work or study. use pillow adjustable while sleeping. Take IFT for a wek and later with few neck exercises it will be reduced. Visit nearest physiotherapy center for tr ...  Read More

I have ear pain consistently and left hand pain, stiffness in the left part of the whole body and very much pain under the left sole from the leg. Attached is the cervical spine report. Thyroid levels tsh is 14 t3 is 1.64 and t4 is 8.03 Hemoglobin is 12 May I know what could be the reason for the pain in the left leg until the sole and unable to f

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Not related to thyroid. Cervical spondylitis?? Need to learn Neck exercises from physiotherapist Do it regularly it slowly resolve. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days ...  Read More

I have cervical spine bulge at C4, C5, C6. C4 being the most significant one. Ive seen a spine doc and following conservative treatment since 3 days. Attached my MRI also. Till now i did not notice any major improvement. I kinda demotivated. I dont have lot of pain so no medicine but i have discomfort. I want to know can this be healed with conserv

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I want some answers Since how many days pain is there Neck pain is more r any radiating pain to hands is more Which one started first and when Any weakness in Hand Lifting hand which one pains if ...  Read More

I am having mid bulge disk at l4-l5 and l5-s1 and exaggerated lumbar lordosis as it is mentioned in mri..I have attached the report. I am asking is full recovery possible in my case..

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The MRI findings have to be correlated with clinical findings. ...  Read More

Meri maa Prema Devi (42F) ko 4 saal se severe low back + pair mein dard. Bihar mein sirf painkillers diye gaye—ab liver damage ka doubt. MRI 2021 vs 2025: L5-S1 listhesis Grade I → Grade II, disc protrusion compressing S1 nerves; L4-L5 bulge; cervical C4-C6 bhi affected; loss lumbar curve. Kindly real spine treatment advise karein (surg

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Need physical examination ...  Read More

Hi , After MRI report confirmed TB in the spine , Doctor suggested spinal fusion for spine stability and pus discharge and biopsy and culture. After surgery culture comes negative as I was taking ATT from last six month .but doctor suggested continue with ATT and protein and calcium tab.After more than 2 month still mild pus are coming from bottom

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TB spine is diagnosed on MRI in your case. Culture may be negative. Suggestions 1 continue medicine without fail on single day 2 send repeat culture sensitivity report 3 look for ESR CRP 4 tak ...  Read More

I have been experiencing intermittent pain in the cervical region, along with bilateral shoulder discomfort. At times, the pain radiates down to my hands, accompanied by tingling sensations specifically in the medial two fingers. The symptoms are not constant but occur intermittently. I have noticed some relief with Pregabalin, and occasionally Zer

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Better to get mri cervical spine ...  Read More

I had imbalance and dizziness with popping and cracking sensations in neck i took xray what could be the problem could i have cervical instability

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It's Muscle Spasm ...  Read More

In year 2019,i had an injury and got a lumbar mild disc bulge,i took treatment and i was pain free,in january 2024 i started having lower back pain radiating to one leg again.ln april 2024 i started having cervical pain alongwith radiating hand pain..In april 2025 i started having severe mid back pain.I don't know what's happening with me.please he

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Please consult online so that more details can be gathered ...  Read More

In year 2019,i had an injury and got a lumbar mild disc bulge,i took treatment and i was pain free,in january 2024 i started having lower back pain radiating to one leg again.ln april 2024 i started having cervical pain alongwith radiating hand pain..In april 2025 i started having severe mid back pain.I don't know what's happening with me.please he

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Thanks for your history which albeit is a bit incomplete for a full assessment and making a proper management plan for you. Need in depth further examination and investigations prior to coming to any ...  Read More

My mother had spine surgery recently and she is having pain in her legs and numbness even after 3 days of the surgery. How many days anaesthesia effect can last ? What is the solution please suggest

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Anesthesia will not cause pain in the leg... It must be due to some nerve compression. Consult a neurologist and ask for neuropathic pain medication. First, we must know why the pain is occurring; the ...  Read More

In 2019 i had an i jury and had lumbar disc bulge.Then in 2024 i had cervical disc bulge.then one month ago i had a thoracic disc bulge.Why am I having so much disc problems in my whole spine?

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You are young and there doesn’t appear to be a reason why you would have significant disc budges. There needs to be clinical assessment and further investigations to find out the cause. ...  Read More

Sir, Iam diagnosed lumbar disc bulge year 2019 L4,L5 Up to till February iam happy without pain iam taking care. While travelling iam using belt, Iam not lifting any weight, Last feb 12 My knee both diagnosed early stage oa Iam Done exercises Feb 14 to march 15 almost 1 month Leg raising while sleeping position Leg extension while sitting in chai

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Consult ...  Read More

Hi, I have noticed absence of chest muscles and curve in spine. Iam always experiencing constant chest pain and breathing issues. Iam not able to focus on work because of this. I have attached the photo as well. What should I do?

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Nothing to worry you are lean person all will come normal as age will increase . For chest pain proper evaluation needed ...  Read More

Sometimes I feel tingling sensation in my spine. It's frequent and uncomfortable. I am also suffering from shoulder pain which increases during sleeping at night. Doctor has diagnosed it as subacromial bruises

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Is it essential to be empty stomach to do MRI OF WHOLE SPINE? Or after eating also MRI OF WHOLE SPINE CAN BE DONE??

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Not need of empty stomach for MRI spine. ...  Read More

Dear Sir Mam if I get a whole spine mri will it show both the sides I mean lef and right on the film. Which parts will be visible on it. Thank You.

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Yes. Whole spine with section at minimum level ...  Read More

Suffering from spine pain due to lumbar spondylitis. Need advise and medication .only Dr.kamal agarwal.

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Spondylitis r spondylosis treatment differs , and level of involvement, history of fever ...  Read More

Wanted to understand the report and xray to know how severe is this spine issue as per attached report. As to decide what further treatment can be considered conservative or surgery. Please help. Report attached is for 75 year old female. Symptoms continuous leg pain in any position.

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Frequent back pain and tiredness on walking after 5 mins so got MRI LS done pression: Cervical, dorsal and lumbar spondylosis. Retrolisthesis of L5 vertebra. Diffuse bulge of L4­5 disc with right paracentral protrusion compressing thecal sac, compromising neural foramina and impinging on bilateral traversing L5 & right exiting L4 nerve roo

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Avoid travel ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Here with attaching my most recent MRI image Saggital view of Spine. Please advise if any serious problem with that. As per this image they marked L4L5 and L5S1 diameter ad 0.97 cm, but in the report they mentioned 1.27 and 1.11 cm respectively. Is it possible they incorrectly measured a diameter in the image ? Also does it cause any

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Share report. Diameter at disc and vertebrae both are different ...  Read More

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