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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Mean?

I had a MRI LUMBAR SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST I M 47 LOWER BACK PAIN AND MUSCLE SPASM IN MY UPPER BACK, NUMBNESS IN MY UPPER THIGH AND FEET SOMETIMES AND LEGS HURT, THE MRI INDICATED THAT MILD DECREASED SIGNAL INTENSITY ON T2-WEIGHTED IMAGES IS SEEN INVOLVING L3-4 THROUGH L5-S1 DISC SPACE LEVELS CONSISTENT WITH MILD DEGREE OF INTERNAL DISC DERANGEMENT. MILD DEGREE OF INTERNAL DISC DERANGEMENT NOTED INVOLVING THE L3-4, L4-5 AND L5-S1 DISC SPACE LEVELS WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF DISC HERNIATION.
Thu, 21 May 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the signal intensity changes of mild variety is in concern with age related changes in the tissue architecture and calcium homeostasis.

As there is no evidence of disc herniation, it is not of that significant defect to be worry of. Following measures will help you to sort out the condition:
- Acceptance of certain postural changes
- Avoid sudden bending, weight lifting
- Control of body weight
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol
- regular analgesic and anti inflammatory drugs with antacid
- Correction of calcium levels if disturbed
- Assisted physiotherapy
Regular follow up with orthopedic specialist.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Mean?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the signal intensity changes of mild variety is in concern with age related changes in the tissue architecture and calcium homeostasis. As there is no evidence of disc herniation, it is not of that significant defect to be worry of. Following measures will help you to sort out the condition: - Acceptance of certain postural changes - Avoid sudden bending, weight lifting - Control of body weight - Control of blood sugar, cholesterol - regular analgesic and anti inflammatory drugs with antacid - Correction of calcium levels if disturbed - Assisted physiotherapy Regular follow up with orthopedic specialist. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon