
What Does My Spinal MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Could be large disc herniation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
The large ovoid masses could possibly be disc bulges or prolapses.
The cortisone shots usually do not work more than once or twice.
The radiating pain to your front could be due to the effect of nerve compression in the spinal canal.
It would be helpful not to bend forward or lift weights. Apply hot packs to the painful regions. You may require physiotherapy options like IFT, SWD in addition to your medication to relieve you of the pain and spasm.
Kindly upload the MRI films for my review to be able to provide you with a more clear picture of what's going on with your spine.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu


Less chance of cancer. Discectomy may be required in large disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the reply.
I wouldn't be able to say anything about cancer unless I see the MRI scans. It is not common to expect cancer at your age in the spine though.
If the disc prolapse is large and compressing on the nerve root or spinal cord then surgery like Laminectomy and/or Discectomymay be required to decompress the nerve.
It is Interferential therapy and SWD is Short Wave Diathermy. These are methods that induce heating of the tissues that give relief to muscular spasm caused by compressed nerves.
I hope I have answered your queries.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu


Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Please do follow up with your health process.
Thank you.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu

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