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What Does This MRI Test Result For Lumbar Spine Indicate?

I was just given this diagnosis after an MRI of my lumbar region. Multifactorial Degeneration of lumbar spine, with minimal central canal and foraminal stenosis. Disk Bulging at L3-4 and L4-5. Slightly lateralized to the left close to passing nerve roots.
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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The spine is made up of the bones or vertebra and the discs in between each vertebra called the intervertebral discs.

According to the MRI, the bones/vertebra are degenerating (breaking down) and there is narrowing of the spaces through which the spinal cord and nerves pass.

The intervertebral discs are bulging (pushing outwards) between 2 sets of the lower vertebra and may affect the nerves in the area since they are close to it.

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What Does This MRI Test Result For Lumbar Spine Indicate?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The spine is made up of the bones or vertebra and the discs in between each vertebra called the intervertebral discs. According to the MRI, the bones/vertebra are degenerating (breaking down) and there is narrowing of the spaces through which the spinal cord and nerves pass. The intervertebral discs are bulging (pushing outwards) between 2 sets of the lower vertebra and may affect the nerves in the area since they are close to it. I hope this helps