What Causes Spinal Fluid In Spine Behind Belly Button?

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015

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Question : 5 year old had mri found spinal fluid in spine behind belly button. All else is normal no headache no temp, blood results normal

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please send the MRI report.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted the child's MRI findings, however, it is not very clear.

If possible, please upload the pdf copy of the MRI spine report, to hep us give you a better reply.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (9 minutes later)

Not sure I will be able to get pdf. I should have hard copy tomorrow. Can I update you what I get in the written report tomorrow.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
That should be fine.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Once you have the written report of radiologist, please update me. I would then discuss the treatment options.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (13 minutes later)

Ok will do. She is my grand child. Just wondering what the possiblities could be. She once in awhile gets sick to stomach. Her Dr told parents that the spinal fliud issue could cause her stomach problems. She acts very normal and once in awhile complains of slight pain in her side, but nothing dramatic.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More MRI details would help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Yes, I agree that spinal cord/nerves problem can lead to bowel and/or bladder symptoms. However, we need to know more MRI details to give a precise answer. Also, spinal nerve related pain can radiate along the stomach.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (14 minutes later)

Ok Thank you will know more tomorrow when I get report

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Will wait for the report.

Detailed Answer:
Ok, will wait for the report.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar