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What Does Bulging Disc At C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 And C6-C7 With Indentation Of Thecal Sac Mean?

Bulging disc at C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 and C6-C7 with indentation of thecal sac Diffuse annular bulge at L5-S1 These were my MRI scan results. but the final impression is •     MRI study of the dorsal spine shows no significant abnormality should i be worried about this?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.The report states that - there is disc bulge posteriorly and causing mass effect on the theca sac ( effect on the spinal chord).
2.Similar bulge at the level of L5-S1 causing mass effect on the theca sac.
3.Yes, you have to worry - but its not life threatening.
4.Initially simple back exercise to physiotherapy is tried initially.
5.Lastly the treatment of choice is operative / interventional procedure to treat.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Does Bulging Disc At C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 And C6-C7 With Indentation Of Thecal Sac Mean?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.The report states that - there is disc bulge posteriorly and causing mass effect on the theca sac ( effect on the spinal chord). 2.Similar bulge at the level of L5-S1 causing mass effect on the theca sac. 3.Yes, you have to worry - but its not life threatening. 4.Initially simple back exercise to physiotherapy is tried initially. 5.Lastly the treatment of choice is operative / interventional procedure to treat. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.