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Suffering From Back Pain. MRI Scan Of Spine Shows Asymmetrical Disc Bulge Causing Anterior Thecal Sac Indentation. Treatment?

I have been suffering from back pain and severe pain on the left leg for 3 months.Tried Consulting various doctors and medication,but none worked.For Past 15 Days ,the pain has been worse.Yesterday i took a mri scan of Spine.The Report Says
"l4 -5 and l5-s1 asymmetrical disc bulge causing anterior thecal sac indentation and left neural foramen narrowing,abutting the left exiting l4 and l5 nerve root"
Please help me with the problem and what doe the report say?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
hi, thank you for your question.

actually the report means that you have 2 bulging discs (disc prolapse) in your spine which are pressing on 2 nerves.
the report is in support of your clinical symptoms of the pain in left leg.

there are many treatment options for your condition such as nerve root injections or surgery on your spine.

if you like my answer please leave 5 stars for me.

hope you get better soon
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Suffering From Back Pain. MRI Scan Of Spine Shows Asymmetrical Disc Bulge Causing Anterior Thecal Sac Indentation. Treatment?

hi, thank you for your question. actually the report means that you have 2 bulging discs (disc prolapse) in your spine which are pressing on 2 nerves. the report is in support of your clinical symptoms of the pain in left leg. there are many treatment options for your condition such as nerve root injections or surgery on your spine. if you like my answer please leave 5 stars for me. hope you get better soon