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hi, iam suffering from back ache since a month .. it was severe for a week or so when I was not able to walk properly, and even sneezing used to hurt my lower back.. however taking some rest and using hot water bottle improved It a lot. I fell some little pinch going down on my right leg. my MRI report says:- 1. lumbar lordosis maintained. 2. at l4 - l5 level, central disc protrusion with seen causing indentation of spinal theca. no compression of existing nerve root seen. spinal canal area at this level is adequate. 3. at l5 - S1 level central disc protrusion with circumferential posterior annular tear seen causing indentation of spinal theca. no compression of existing nerve root seen. spinal canal area at this level is adequate. 4. rest of vertebrae and iv discs are normal in morphology and signal charachterstics. 5. MR melogram confirms above findings. 6. both sacro- iliac joints are normal in morphology and signal charachterstics. 7. there is no abnormal pre or paraspinal soft tissue. 8. screening MRI of cervical spine reveals normal study. what does this means???? iam 32 years male. hight - 168 cms and weight - 64 kgs
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr. Ali's Response
our spinal cord which is enclosed in our vertebrae gives rise to nerves which supply our muscles and organs. sometimes the discs which are present between our vertebrae prolapse from their natural position and cause pain. you need to consult a spinal surgeon and a physiotherapist.
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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?
our spinal cord which is enclosed in our vertebrae gives rise to nerves which supply our muscles and organs. sometimes the discs which are present between our vertebrae prolapse from their natural position and cause pain. you need to consult a spinal surgeon and a physiotherapist.