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What Does Multiple Level Cervical Disc Bulges With Degenerative Change Mean?

Posted on Tue, 26 Mar 2013

Question: T2W screening of cervicodorsal spine revealed multiple level cervical disc bulges with degenerative changes
What does it mean and what are the precautions to be taken ?

Answered by Dr. Ganesh Sanap (16 minutes later)

Hi, welcome and thanks for writing in.
Degenerative changes are age related process of human body. There is water content in intervertebral disc which decreases as age advances. So disc increases in its circumference known as diffuse bulge. You are having such changes in cervical region.
No need to take special precautions unless and until you have symptoms like upper limb tingling and numbness. If you are having symptoms then consult your orthopaedician for further management. Cervical collar belt or physiotherapy may be advised depending on clinical scenario.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have further concern, please let me know.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ganesh Sanap (12 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor for your clear answer. A small question - is there any remedy to arrest this type of symptom I.e., decrease of water content

Answered by Dr. Ganesh Sanap (23 minutes later)

Hi, welcome back.
Sorry to say but we can't arrest this process. It is nature's rule that our body will degenerate gradually. So just ignore it and enjoy as much as possible.

Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar