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What Is The Treatment For Minor Bulging In L3 And L4?

I had a mri and was told by company doctor that I have minor bulging in L-3 L-4; L2-3 Trace bulging into the neural foramina. L-5 S-1 Trace right foraminal protrustion. no central stenosis. mild right neural foraminal narrowing.
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

The report is ok if you dont have any symptoms. There is a possibility that you might develop pain, tingling , or numbness in the lower legs. There may or may not be associated backache.

I would also suggest that you start some physical exercises so as to loose weight. Avoid lifting heavy weights. Maintain a good posture.

Let us know if you have any symptoms. So we can help you accordingly

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Is The Treatment For Minor Bulging In L3 And L4?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query The report is ok if you dont have any symptoms. There is a possibility that you might develop pain, tingling , or numbness in the lower legs. There may or may not be associated backache. I would also suggest that you start some physical exercises so as to loose weight. Avoid lifting heavy weights. Maintain a good posture. Let us know if you have any symptoms. So we can help you accordingly I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)