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Posterior left paracentral disc protrusion

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

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

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

Hi doctors I went to an ortho as I had pain in my back, gradually extending to my leg. He advised MRI and he is recommending surgery as there is some protrusion. 1. Is it really necessary to go for surgery directly? 2. Are there no nonsurgical treatments available for this stage? 3. Is this observation critical in any aspect? 4. Will the surgery

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WELL THERES ALWAYS CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT DEPENDS ON STAGE AND SEVERITY OF THE DISEASE WE CAN TRY EPIDURAL AS LONG AS THERES NO BOWEL AND BLADDER INVOLVEMENT ...  Read More

I've lifted the heavy weight and after that Low back pain mostly on the right side above hip.No pain or numb on my feet just pain on my low back when I'm sitting or bending.MRI says: 1) posterior bulging at L4L5, 2) posterior central disc protrusion, moderate thecal sac compression at L5S1. Can it be treated without surgery? thanks

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Yes it can be . Start giving attention to your posture. Strengthen your core muscles and visit a physiotherapist. ...  Read More

IMPRESSION: MR imaging features are consistent with: o Partial loss of lumbar lordosis with appearant straightening of spine. L4-5 disk show partial degenerative disk desiccation. o o L4-5 1level shows broad based posterocentral and left paracentral disc protrusion and causing mild compression of the thecal sac & mild compression of left exitin

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Consult nearby doctor Required proper evaluation and regular medicine with lifestyle modifications and physiotherapy ...  Read More

C3-c4 disc shows left paracentral bulge indenting the cord c5-c6 disc shows posterior central and left paracentral protrusion which is seen indenting the cord and encroaching the left neural foramina indenting the left exiting nerve root. c6-c7 disc shows posterior central bulge indenting the cord schmorl's nodes are noted in the lower dorsal sp

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Neck Exercises. Neck Stretching. Postural Correction. Shoulder Shrugs . Core Strengthening Exercises. Take frequent Breaks at work Use cervical pillow ...  Read More

I have posterior small disc protrusion at l5s1 and minor degenerative disc disease .i cant stand more than 30 min ..and after prolonged sitting makes my pain more .. can this be cured by your treatment ?..

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It's just mild, yes I can cure you ...  Read More

MRI report Mild posterior disc bulge at L4-L5 level causing ventral thecal sac indentation. Right subarticular disc protrusion at L5-S1 level causing ventral thecal sac indentation, right lateral recess and neural foraminal narrowing with right traversing and exiting nerve roots indentation. As advised by treating doctor, doing core strengthen e

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If patient is doing well with medications, then it is fine. ...  Read More

Mild posterior disc bulge at L4-L5 level causing ventral thecal sac indentation. Right subarticular disc protrusion at L5-S1 level causing ventral thecal sac indentation, right lateral recess and neural foraminal narrowing with right traversing and exiting nerve roots indentation. Am avoiding lifting weights, bending forward.Doing some exerc

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Consult a neurospine specialist, do regular back strengthening exercises, take precautions for your back. Usually your pain should subside within few weeks if you take proper precautions. ...  Read More

Disc protrusion of c6-c7 causing mild thecal and right lateral recess nerve root indentation Symptoms: 1. Pain radiating in both the shoulders left and right 2. Lower back pain 3. Back of the head pain 4. Neck pain 5. When I lift or use my arms pain in the side if the respective chest (left if left shoulder used and so on) I'm able to walk but l

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Depending upon the type of protrusion treatment is done . So without proper details treatment can't be done. But for now you can do some physiotherapy. ...  Read More

Do surgeries are safe and risk free for disc bulge correction in L4-L5 region compressing the left neural foramina for a person between 18-24 of age?

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Yes, safe.. but its not required always ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I was diagnoised with L5S1 disc protrusion with neural foraminal narrowing on Nov'2023. Took physiotherapy for few weeks and started Core muscle strengthen exercises. I had to travel 50kms a day in bus. Most of the time it's sore pain in the l5S1 segment. Daily doing 20mnts core strengthen exercise morning and evening. Will it be settled

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In acute pain , avoid exercises.. Long travel , abnormal posture, lifting weights can trigger pain . Take medication and physio IFT and ULTRASONIC THERAPY During pain Once pain subsided continue stren ...  Read More

I've diagnoised with L5S1 disc protrusion for almost two months. First two weeks was into Gabapentin medication. After discontinue the medicines pain started. Went physiotherapy for 5 days and stretching exercises. Now could notice no radiating pain through my thigh and also pain is very minimal near the hip area but all of the sudden severe pain i

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Rest for 3 days No exercise Pain will subside ...  Read More

Hi , From past 6 months , I am having terrible headache at right side , weakness and extreme pain in right side of my body, numbness , twitching eye and mouth , blur or double vision,..continous dizziness, swelling around neck . Mri brain all normal Cervical spine - The c3-c4 to c5-c6 intervertebral disc show mild desiccantion. C3-c4 to c5-c6 mini

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I think you require detailed evaluation, as constellation of symptoms suggest some underlying issue I would recommend to consult a Neurosurgeon ...  Read More

I was suffering from neck pain since 8 months..2 days ago i went for MRI.. here i am attaching my report.. There are few questions in my mind..one of my known physiotherapist told me that my problem is of grade 3 but in report it has written mild protrusion or mild disc osteophyte..plz tell which grade problem this is...also suggest vitamin tablet

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You need consultation by Orthopaedic surgeon physiotherapist cannot interpret diagnose and prescribe and advice medical treatment Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma ...  Read More

I need physiotherapist from Pune City to fix my Disc Bulge pain . I have Mild disc bulge at C5-C6 My symptoms are : Tingling, numbness in legs and fingers Sometime dizziness Does it cure permanently by physiotherapist?

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Definitely it will be cure by physiotherapy but to avoid relapse you need work on you posture and so ergonomics ...  Read More

Mild Posterior Disc Bulge at C5-C6 is will cure by homeopathic treatment ? And in how many days ? My symptoms : 1.feeling unsteady , unbalanced while walking or standing 2. Sometime Cervical back headache and leg pain 3 . Some time Tingling numbness Below is attached my mri report

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Yes, it can be cured by Homoeopathic treatment. It may take 6 months to 1 year of treatment. ...  Read More

I have Mild Posterior Disc Bulge at C5-C6 Does it will cure by homeopathic treatment permanently ? If yes then in how many days ?? My mri report is attached

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The disc already prolapsed or bulged cannot be brought back to original, but the Homeopathy can surely help in halting further disc degeneration process. The main aim of natural remedies is to provide ...  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

1)S1-S2 shows disc bulge with left paracentral posterior protrusion compression over left antero-lateral thecal sac and cauda equina, compression over left traversing and exiting nerve roots. 2) L5 -S1 disc bulge with posterior protrusion causing indentation over anterior thecal sac and impingement over bilateral traversing nerve roots

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app ...  Read More

1. Small left paracentral protrusion of c5-6 disc 2. Small posterior protrusion of C6-7 disc 3. Minimal Posterior Bulge of C4-5 Disc

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Visit physiotherapy clinic and take electrotherapy for 2 weeks. After a week of starting physio, you will be suggested with exercises. Maintain proper posture while on work, use cervical pillow if got ...  Read More

My sister facing sever back pain ,when we visited to our nearest doctor he told that she is having Disc bulge with mild protrusion at L2 ,L3 ,L4 level with adiquiate spina canal and neural foramina. Can you please suggest for the permanent solution.Thanks.

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Consultation with a orthopaedic surgeon is advisable ...  Read More

1. Broad based posterocentral I right paracentral disc protrusion at L4-5 level causing indentation upon the theca! sac, mild to moderate narrowing of bilateral neural foramina I right lateral spinal recess with impingement of the right L5 traversing nerve root. Moderate central canal stenosis is seen. Bilateral facet joint arthropathy is seen.&

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You need to examined clinically. Then treatment can planned. Dr.Jagdish Chattnalli www.neurospinedoctor.com ...  Read More

Hi, iam 32 years old. what it means " Lumbar degenerative disc disease at L5 - S1." " Posterior annular bulge at L4-5 and paracentral annular bulge at L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac". Please explain.

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Hello It means you have a intervertebral disc bulging and pressing on your main spinal cord. It's important to know what are your complains to suggest appropriately ...  Read More

I have done recently my cervical MRI and found in impression that I have mild posterior disc bulge in c5-6 and c6-7 level indenting the thecal sac. Last 10 month I am suffering a problem that I can not even explain , always feel I am dis balance my mind is not stable, Like vertigo , i feel like i will be faint , feel always uncomfortable, I have v

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Mild disc bulge don't need any kind of surgical intervention. You should consider physiotherapy for your neck. It might help. ...  Read More

C3 C4 to C5 C6 levels causing indentation over thecal sac Mild loss of lumbar lordosis Disc protrusion at level L4-L5 causing indentation over thecal sac T2 hyper intense area in D9 body-? Lipo hemangioma Partial disintegration seen in intervertebral discs MRI of cervical spine and with screening of whole spine Please state proper medications

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Consult Ortho for nerve repair, and muscle relaxation then followed by Physiotherapy and it’s rest conservative management. ...  Read More

Hi, I need advice if surgery is required if L5 S1 disc protrusion ia pressing any nerve ans I am feeling pain in right buttock and numbness in right leg thigh Or It can be healed without surgery

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Before going to surgery my advice treat your problem by homoeopathic medicine along with physiotherapy I hope you will get relief, you may contact me with your MRI report ,whats app no nine two three ...  Read More

MRI report Diffuse posterior bulge of L5-S1 disc with medium sized left paracentral protrusion, compressing left budding nerve root , indenting thecal sac and encroaching bilateral neural foramina. Screening through cervico dorsal spine reveal:-  Loss of cervical lordosis.  Mild posterior bulge of C6-7 disc par

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U need nerve medication..phyio exercises if all these fail thn transforsminal root block of nerve root causing pain ...  Read More

Diffuse posterior bulge of L5-S1 disc with medium sized left paracentral protrusion, compressing left budding nerve root , indenting thecal sac and encroaching bilateral neural foramina.. Doctor says surgery is the only option but i don't want any type of surgery ... Please tell me the alternate option

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Hello Practo User, You have to give more clinical information. Giving advice based on the MRI REPORTS is not correct. Not every condition like you mentioned will require surgery. If you are worried of ...  Read More

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