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Hi, I am suffering from Lower back pain and had an MRI done today.
I am 29 years and have been suffering from lower back pain sine 2 years.Couls you please let me know how can these results be interpreted. I am exteremely anxious and in pain.
The MRI report says : Intervertebral levels: Disc dehydration is noted at all levels. L4-5 & L5-S1: Diffuse disc bulge indenting the thecal sac and mildly narrowing the bilateral neural foramina. No obvious nerve root compression.
Other lumbar discs: No significant herniations. Both S.I. joints are normal.
IMPRESSION:Diffuse disc bulge at L4-5 & L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac and mildly narrowing the bilateral neural foramina. No obvious nerve root compression.