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Can Any Online Doctor Help Me With The Following Results?

L4-5 disc shows diffuse posterior bulge with medium sized posterocentral protrusion compressing the thecal sac and encroaching the neural foramen. Mild facetal arthropathy and ligamentum flavim hyperthropy is seen at this level, what does this mean, and what is the treatment to this?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Your MRI says disc bulge L4 L5 with foramen encroachment leads to compression of nerve root which. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and leg.

Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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Can Any Online Doctor Help Me With The Following Results?

Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says disc bulge L4 L5 with foramen encroachment leads to compression of nerve root which. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and leg. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.