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MRI Done. Should I Be Worried About The Findings?

Hi here is my MRI results , could you explain what it means please . Loss of normal lumbar lordosis with lower lumbar disc degeneration and generalised disc bulge indenting the neural foraminifera at L4-L5 and a posterior protrusion at L5-S1 indenting the ventral thecal sac and adjacent S1 nerve roots and predominantly the left neural foramina and exiting left nerve root . Is it serious
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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If you do not pave pain or numbness in lower part of your body and lower limbs then this is not a vary serious condition however it is definitely a cause of concern.
Your MRI results show that your lower back bone is slowly degenerating and has reached a point that the bones of your vertebra may compress and damage your nerves (part of nervous system) which supply your lower limbs.

This kind of damage needs generally needs surgical correction to strengthen and stabilize your back bone so that it do not damage your nerves.
Once nerves are damaged this can lead to paralysis, severe pain and loss of sensation
However no need to panic since it is a treatable condition
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MRI Done. Should I Be Worried About The Findings?

If you do not pave pain or numbness in lower part of your body and lower limbs then this is not a vary serious condition however it is definitely a cause of concern. Your MRI results show that your lower back bone is slowly degenerating and has reached a point that the bones of your vertebra may compress and damage your nerves (part of nervous system) which supply your lower limbs. This kind of damage needs generally needs surgical correction to strengthen and stabilize your back bone so that it do not damage your nerves. Once nerves are damaged this can lead to paralysis, severe pain and loss of sensation However no need to panic since it is a treatable condition Hope this answers your question