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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?
Question: Good morning Doctor, I need advice for treatment for my wife as she is having pain in the neck and under right shoulder for last 4 month. After consulting doctor and physiotherapy session for 2 months the pain did not go but increased. Yesterday she went for MRI and here is attached report.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Mild thecal sac indentation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXX,
Your wife's MRI report shows Bulging annular disc.
Treatment goes as below.
Conservative Treatment
A bulging disc does not necessarily mean that you will need to undergo surgery. The treatment of a bulging disc depends on your symptoms. Most patients with a bulging disc do not need surgery. Your symptoms can usually be managed with conservative treatment such as watching and waiting to see whether your symptoms go away, pain medications, and physical therapy. Many patients who initially have problems due to a bulging disc find their symptoms completely resolve over several weeks or months.
If your symptoms are getting steadily worse, your doctor may be more likely to suggest surgery.
The decision is left to your treating doctor and wife's clinical state.
Take care.
Mild thecal sac indentation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXX,
Your wife's MRI report shows Bulging annular disc.
Treatment goes as below.
Conservative Treatment
A bulging disc does not necessarily mean that you will need to undergo surgery. The treatment of a bulging disc depends on your symptoms. Most patients with a bulging disc do not need surgery. Your symptoms can usually be managed with conservative treatment such as watching and waiting to see whether your symptoms go away, pain medications, and physical therapy. Many patients who initially have problems due to a bulging disc find their symptoms completely resolve over several weeks or months.
If your symptoms are getting steadily worse, your doctor may be more likely to suggest surgery.
The decision is left to your treating doctor and wife's clinical state.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you so much for your kind advice. As mentioned earlier, this has been for almost 4 months now with pain medication and physical therapy for last 2 months. But the pain is not going away. I am not sure we should consult a neurologist, orthopaedics, a general physician, or a physiotherapist. Need guidance on what kind of physical therapy (and or exercise) will be suited for treatment. Thank you again and best regards! XXXX
Brief Answer:
Cosult neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
It is better to consult the neurologist. They can recommend you the proper guidelines. Physical therapy is advised only on examining the patient.
Take care.
Cosult neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
It is better to consult the neurologist. They can recommend you the proper guidelines. Physical therapy is advised only on examining the patient.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure to help you.
Take care.
Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure to help you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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