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There is a disc extrusion at L3-L4 and L4-L5. excruciating pain starting from the waist extending all the way to the left leg till the toe.

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To ascertain whether your complains and MRI report are clinically correlating, more details about your complaints will be required. But for your MRI findings to be relevant, the pain must be on walkin ...  Read More

L5-s1 posterior & left paracentral disc extrusion causing compression of thecal sac & traversing nerve root & mild posterocentral & bilateral paracentral disc bulge at L4-L5 indenting the thecal sac and mild narrowing of bilateral exit neural foramen without significant compression over the exiting nerve root..this is causing me L back pain,pain in

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You may go for Cupping moxibustion, apart from Acupuncture from good practsioner. Enough bed rest is needed too control the damage. ...  Read More

Hi Plz find attached report of the MRI.. My question is .. Is surgery necessary in disc extrusion? Is it possible to treat the problem with surgery..we are not up for the surgery...plz advice. Regards Geetika

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I have gone through your MRI reports. It is not advisable to go for surgery as a first option. Disc extrusion can be cured in 2-3 months with Physiotherapy Treatment .So I would advice you to visit to ...  Read More

Disc dessication L5S1 with right paracentral annular tear and disc bulge with pressure effect on bilateral nerve root and diffused disc bulge at l4l5 with pressure effect on thecal sac

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Hi, I have been suffering from low back pain from the past 1.5months. Consulted a few doctors in March and am took rest but the pain didn't subside. Went for an MRI and report says, "Focal Posteriocentral Disc extrusion at L4-L5 is compressing the Thecal sac and indenting both L5 traversing nerve roots". I don't have any pain down the legs and am

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Yes looking at your MRI scan you need surgery. However clinical symptoms dictates what to be done next. If conservative measures fail you need surgery ...  Read More

Could this explain a 5-year hx of urine retention, leg weakness/numbness, not much pain? 1. L5-S1: Broad-based left-sided disc extrusion results in mild narrowing of central canal with moderate narrowing of the left lateral recess. The passing left S1 nerve roots may be compromised. Mild to moderate narrowing of the neural foramina bilaterally.

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Hello well yes the MRI report which you have talking about definitely explains the he symptoms what you are experiencing... I would suggest you to meet a neurosurgeon and I think you would require int ...  Read More

L5S1 DISC SHOW POSTEROCENTRAL PROTRUSION WITH SUPERIMPOSED RIGHT PARACENTRAL EXTRUSION NARROWING RIGHT NEURAL RECESS AND FORAMINA

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I can understand your concern well. You need not worry at all. I can surely help you in this regard.But, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history that's requi ...  Read More

Hello Doc, MRI scans revealed a disc extrusion at l5s1. Having pain since April, on left hip till down the knee. Doing mckenzie, bird dog, backward bending and some core, since 2 months. Have minor relief. But walking or standing for 20 mins causes pain. Can it be treated and how long would it take? Thanks.

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Yes it can be treated ,a proper assessment is required as extensions bias exercises are not working with you we have to change the exercise ,if in mumbai feel free to contact us . ...  Read More

Mri revealed broad based disc extrusion at l5s1 impigening s1 nerve. Have pain on left leg from hip down till knee. Can't walk for 10mins. Doing Physio since 2 months but little improvement. Took vitamin d3 tabs for 8 weeks. Taking methycobalamin tab everyday. Till what degree can pain be reduced for my case? What level of sport can I play after tr

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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

L4-5 disc shows right paracentral focal disc extrusion measuring 14 x 10 x 12 mm in size impinging on the thecal sac and cauda equina roots with mild central spinal canal stenosis, moderate right lateral recess stenosis, mild left lateral recess stenosis, compressing the right traversing L5 root and abutting the left traversing L5 root

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There is no yes or no in spine surgery .it depends on ur symptoms and neurological deficits and ur acceptance to any form of management ur doctor suggests. Doctor shopping in person may help. ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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A history and examination is needed Is it only low back ache or is it radiating to either or both lower limbs? Is it associated with weakness? Any pain on walking short distances? Duration? How is it ...  Read More

My Lumbar MRI report shows dessiccated disc posterocentral and right paracentral caudally migrated extrusion causing severe thecal sac compression and bilateral exiting firemen/ lateral recesses near total obliteration with entrapment of its passing nerve roots (R>>L). Need help in understanding this and how critical is it.

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As per the report, there is significant disc prolapse compressing the nerve roots on both the sides..R>L.. What are your symptoms. Is there any radicular pain in lower limbs as well. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with Cervical Disc Extrusion a month back. Before diagnosis I only had pain in my left shoulder from many years. Post diagnosis surprisingly started facing numbness sensation in right arm. However all movements intact, no issues with coordination and movement or loss of muscle strength. Been on physiotherapy for 15 days continuously

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Hi There is definitely a compression on spinal cord I need to know more about the symptoms and signs before any opinion is feasible You can avoid surgery if the compression ameliorates ...  Read More

Small right paracentral protrusion with broadbase at L5/S1 disc level causes mild compression over the respective right exiting nerve root

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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down ...  Read More

Mri shows mild bulge with left paracentral protrusion is seen in L5-S1 disc indenting the ventral thecal sac and displaces the left emerging S1 nerve root. The bulge disc also lies in close comtact to bilateral extraforaminal L5 exiting nerve root. No canal or foraminal stenosis is seen

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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down ...  Read More

L4-L5 disc posterocentral and paracentral protrusion causing significant compression of thecal sac" that line is mention in my MRI report.

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Is your pain radiating down to your legs or is it localised to the back .. As you have already done an MRI You have to take treatment for your pain if it's unbearable and below the knee ...  Read More

I have been suffering from right leg pain since 5 month . i have also a problem of tingling sensation i cant do no more work atleast i cant walk 15minutes in a day continue

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Reports like x-ray / scan needs to be mentioned in detail. ( Any other health condition needs to be specified,) Also Vit- D , vit B-12 is needed. Fir the time being apply warm murivenna oil over the l ...  Read More

Degenerative lumbar and cervical spondylosis diffuse posterior and bilateral foraminal bulge of L5 S1 disc with left paracentral inferior extrusion, indenting thecal sac, moderately compressing left traversing S1 nerve root, abutting right traversing S1 nerve root and bilateral exiting L5 nerve roots

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Hi... You have a disc leison with neural compromise.. you need to work a bit on disc bulge and can compressed S1 nerve root... I recommend you to book a appointment with a physio...to work for pain re ...  Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with focal central and left paracentral disc protrusion noted at C5-C6 Diffuse disc bulge with left paracentral disc protrusion noted at C6-C7

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Hello I would have appreciated if you would have mentioned the symptoms and the condition of the patient along with his report as we need to clinically correlate it...Most of the cases get resolved w ...  Read More

I m having slip disc Whole Left leg is having pain Where should i go for complete treatment What should i do??? Help

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Consult with Ortho surgeon and get relevant investigations - x rays/ MRI done. Majority of slip disc can be treated bon surgically with medicines and Physio. ...  Read More

A week back I had a severe pain in my lower back. I consulted an Orthopaedist and was advised Vitamin D test and MRI. My Vitamin level is in the Insufficiency range(13.7 ng/ml). Also in the MRI it was identified that, "A right paracentral disc extrusion at L1-2 level causing moderate anterior right lateral thecal compression, obliteration of right

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There are three causes of Back Pain 1. Compression 2. Instability 3. Other causes Of these, the first two require surgery The third can be managed by other means In your case, you state that ...  Read More

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