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MRI Shows L4/5 Disc Degenerate With Loss Of Hydration, Having Pain In Buttocks From This. What Could Be Reason?

Hi my MRI shows L4/5 disc is degenerate with loss of hydration but height is maintained. There is a small disc protrusion and annular tear which indents the the cal sac but no nerve root compression. Please could you help me understand this and why I have pain in my buttocks from this?
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The disc degeneration is causing a reduced intervertebral space causing a compression of the nerve root. This causes a shooting a pain along the leg. Rest and medications will help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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MRI Shows L4/5 Disc Degenerate With Loss Of Hydration, Having Pain In Buttocks From This. What Could Be Reason?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The disc degeneration is causing a reduced intervertebral space causing a compression of the nerve root. This causes a shooting a pain along the leg. Rest and medications will help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com