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Is An MRI Necessary For Back Pain After An Accident?
Question: if I had a car accident and hurt my back and my physio suggested an MRI would u do one sorry
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If there are any symptoms related to the back which were not present before it, MRI is a good idea. Especially if you have any arms or legs numbness, pains, weakness or lack of sensation.
MRI is the best test to rule out any spinal cord injuries/compression. It can not be replaced by an X-ray.
So if you have problems caused by car accident, MRI should be done.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If there are any symptoms related to the back which were not present before it, MRI is a good idea. Especially if you have any arms or legs numbness, pains, weakness or lack of sensation.
MRI is the best test to rule out any spinal cord injuries/compression. It can not be replaced by an X-ray.
So if you have problems caused by car accident, MRI should be done.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello, thank you.My dr. Refused and he retired in January and I had MRI done then and showed up a lot off spinal problems and bulges also a twist in the spine
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You should consult neurosurgeon or orthopedist with this MRI result. The correlation between the symptoms and changes in the MRI should be considered as maybe you need spine surgery to fix your problems.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
You should consult neurosurgeon or orthopedist with this MRI result. The correlation between the symptoms and changes in the MRI should be considered as maybe you need spine surgery to fix your problems.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u I'm getting epidural's on Friday and steroids injecteded into my groins and more tablets but hope I meet my old dr soon to see he's reaction
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The need of epidural makes the surgery more possible. I assume that your pain radiates through the buttock into the leg so the walking is very painful.
You should definitely consult a neurosurgeon.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
The need of epidural makes the surgery more possible. I assume that your pain radiates through the buttock into the leg so the walking is very painful.
You should definitely consult a neurosurgeon.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you yea I have but I'm a smoker and wants me nicotine free for 12 months before any op on my back,,my worst pain is the groins and stomach why I don't know but gave constant infections and been on antibiotics for the last 8 weeks
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Groin and lower abdominal pain can be also associated with some other issues like urinary tract infection, kidney stones or ovaries issues. Please have urine analysis and consult gynecologist.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
Groin and lower abdominal pain can be also associated with some other issues like urinary tract infection, kidney stones or ovaries issues. Please have urine analysis and consult gynecologist.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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