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What Does My MRI Suggest?

my age is 34 years. weight 85kgs. height 59. Had neck pain and did MRI and it says: Bilateral centrally confluent paracentral disc protrusions at C5-C6 with       associated lateral recess narrowing/mild central canal stenosis. Can you explain what this means.
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Question : : Bilateral centrally confluent paracentral disc protrusions at C5-C6 with associated lateral recess narrowing/mild central canal stenosis. Can you explain what this means.

Answer :
Discs are gelatinous material between the bones of your spine. In your case, the gelatinous matter has come inside the spinal canal and is compressing on a nerve root. This causes Pain

Treatment options would include Tablets, Physiotherapy and Disectomy


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Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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What Does My MRI Suggest?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Question : : Bilateral centrally confluent paracentral disc protrusions at C5-C6 with associated lateral recess narrowing/mild central canal stenosis. Can you explain what this means. Answer : Discs are gelatinous material between the bones of your spine. In your case, the gelatinous matter has come inside the spinal canal and is compressing on a nerve root. This causes Pain Treatment options would include Tablets, Physiotherapy and Disectomy Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.