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Treatment For Bulging Disc Between C6 And C7?
I will be 50 in june. I had an mri done and dr. noticed bulging disc between c6&c7. then had a mylagraghy done results were; ventral indention of thecal sac at c-5&6. minimal retrolisthesis c5&6. c2-3 mild facet arthropathy. C3-4 small central disc protrusion. C4-5 mild facet arthropathy and tiny central disc protrusion. C5-6 small broad based disc osteophyte complex which abuts ventral cord. Bilateral facet arthropathy C6-7& c7-t1 mild facet arthropathy asymmetrically smaller right submandibular gland when compared to left, and underpneumatized opacified right mastoid air cells. Patency of the thecal sac throughout cervical spine. Ventral indention of thecal sac at c-5&6. Mild disc space narrowing and osteophytosis at c-5&6. Mild multilevel degenerative disease most significant at c-5&6
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there is pain.
Also disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there is pain.
Also disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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