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What Does The MRI With Mildly Dehydrated Disc Spaces Indicate?

Hi I am 43 years old and suffering from back pain.I went for MRI scan and may report says:The disc spaces are mildly dehydrated in lower lumbar spine.A small left posterolateral disc protrusionL4-L5 is seen mildly stretching the left exiting nerve root.there is also subtle disc bulge L5-S1.What have you suggest me.Thanks
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Hello

MRI findings suggests mild degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine.
There is mild dehydration(loss of water) of inter vertebral disc in lower lumbar vertebra.
At L4-5 level,there is small left posterolateral disc herniation which is mildly stretching left exiting nerve roots.
There is also subtle disc bulge L5-S1 level.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy and analgesics.Since you have mild findings,so you should try physiotherapy first.Surgery should be the last option.

Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does The MRI With Mildly Dehydrated Disc Spaces Indicate?

Hello MRI findings suggests mild degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. There is mild dehydration(loss of water) of inter vertebral disc in lower lumbar vertebra. At L4-5 level,there is small left posterolateral disc herniation which is mildly stretching left exiting nerve roots. There is also subtle disc bulge L5-S1 level. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy and analgesics.Since you have mild findings,so you should try physiotherapy first.Surgery should be the last option. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan