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What Does Diffuse Disc Bulge On MRI Spine Suggest?

What does my spine MRI report mean where it states At L5-S1 there is mild diffuse disc bulge with more focal left foramina disc herniation with extruded disc fragment noted. This is compressing the descending left SI nerve root. Mild Bilateral OA changes noted in both SI joints.
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What does diffuse disc bulge on MRI spine suggest?
Answer : Inter vertebral Discs are basically cushion like structures between the bones of the spine. Some times, they come inside the spinal canal compress the nerves. In your case, the disc between L5 bone and S1 bone has come out of its place and is compressing the descending left SI nerve root.

This can manifest with few symptoms

Back Pain - This can be treated with Tablets / Physiotherapy / Exercises
Weakness or Numbness - Surgery is needed

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Does Diffuse Disc Bulge On MRI Spine Suggest?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What does diffuse disc bulge on MRI spine suggest? Answer : Inter vertebral Discs are basically cushion like structures between the bones of the spine. Some times, they come inside the spinal canal compress the nerves. In your case, the disc between L5 bone and S1 bone has come out of its place and is compressing the descending left SI nerve root. This can manifest with few symptoms Back Pain - This can be treated with Tablets / Physiotherapy / Exercises Weakness or Numbness - Surgery is needed Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.