Is Disc Bulge Causing Mild Thecal Indentation A Concern?
hello doctor, I have done MRI and it says 1. mild diffuse disc bulge at L4-L5 is causing mild thecal indentation 2. Mild diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 is causing mild thecal indentation 3. trace effusion in the facet joints that are otherwise unremarkable and 4. ligamentum flavum thickening at lower level. Dr. has prescribed analgesic, alongwith neurokim 75 HS for 1 months and spinal flexion exercise please advice
Mon, 12 Nov 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hello,
Your doctor has prescribed rightly.
You have the condition of disc swelling and it is reversible condition,
but the next stage is disc prolapse.
Also start sleeping on a hard bed.
I think I have solved your query.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi ,
General & Family Physician
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Is Disc Bulge Causing Mild Thecal Indentation A Concern?
Hello, Your doctor has prescribed rightly. You have the condition of disc swelling and it is reversible condition, but the next stage is disc prolapse. Also start sleeping on a hard bed. I think I have solved your query. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician