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What Does Small Disc Herniation L5, Radiculopathy And Diffuse Disc Buldge L4/5 Mean?
I have a 17 year old son that has never had any back injuries except in 2003 he had guillian barre syndrom. Here recently I have been noticing reports that he has small subligamentous disc herniation L4/S1, small disc herination L5, radicualopathy and diffuse disc buldge L4/5. What exactly does this mean and for his age?
Sat, 25 Jan 2020
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that these changes could be related to weight lifting or vitamin D deficiency.
Is he obese or overweight? This could explain these MRI findings.
I would also recommend checking vitamin D plasma levels and performing a lot of physical exercise, in order to help reinforce his back muscles.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these changes could be related to weight lifting or vitamin D deficiency.
Is he obese or overweight? This could explain these MRI findings.
I would also recommend checking vitamin D plasma levels and performing a lot of physical exercise, in order to help reinforce his back muscles.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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