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What Does This Diagnosis Of Spine Mean?

Mild degenerative cervical and lumbar spondylosis
Lumbarization of S1 Segment of Sacrum
Posterior lateral and far lateral disc bulge with annular tear at L5-S1 Level indenting the L5 nerve root in the far lateral aspect , causing thecal sac indentation, left neural foraminal and lateral recess stenosis
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

I carefully reviewed your MRI reports and would explain that the main finding is a discal herniation in the distal segment of the spinal cord (L5-S1), causing a compression of the nerve root in this levels.

Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurosurgeon on the possibility of surgery.

Meanwhile, I would recommend having some bed rest and avoiding standing up or sitting position.

Painkillers (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) would help relieve the pain.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards, Dr. Aida

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What Does This Diagnosis Of Spine Mean?

Hello! Welcome on HCM! I carefully reviewed your MRI reports and would explain that the main finding is a discal herniation in the distal segment of the spinal cord (L5-S1), causing a compression of the nerve root in this levels. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurosurgeon on the possibility of surgery. Meanwhile, I would recommend having some bed rest and avoiding standing up or sitting position. Painkillers (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) would help relieve the pain. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Aida