Question 1

what does this mean? mri of thoracic spine shows: t7-t8 posterior protrusion type disc herniation compressing on the thecal sac. also hemangioma is seen at t5 vertebral body. bilateral hypertrophy at t10-t11 and t11-t12?

Accepted Answer

: Based upon the brief description, it appears you have degenerative  changes in your spine and there is a potential risk to the  spinal  cord, if the disc  herniation enlarges.  Best to discuss this  with a spine  surgeon  and your current doctors.

Question 2

what is a disc herniation like?

Accepted Answer

It is when the inner: Material or nucleus pulposus moves through outer layer or annulus fibrosis which is thick & tough in most areas with the nucleus gel like at a younger age and dries out as we age to a consistency like crabmeat.  As we age, the annulus develops cracks or tears which can  expand & allow the nucleus out.  The peak incidence for this is between ages30-50.  Stepping on a jelly doughnut is an example.

Question 3

can disc herniation cause disabity?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Disk herniation may cause pain, numbness and weakness limiting activity and work.  You may have to reduce the number of hours and stop working all together.  Fortunately disk herniations are treated well by endoscopic spine surgery.  This minimally invasive procedure is with a small video camera inserted through a pen sized tube.  This allows  direct visualization and removal of the disk.

Question 4

can sex make disc herniation worse?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Any activity that increases intra-abdominal pressure (tightening of the stomach muscles) will increase the pressure on the disc and thus pinch a nerve harder. This can be uncomfortable until the symptoms of the herniated disc resolve.

Question 5

what is disc herniation? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Varies : A disc acts as a cushion between two vertebrae in the spinal column.  The disc consists of an inner soft part surrounded by tough fibers known as the annulus.  If the annulus tears, the soft inner part can herniated out through the tear.  It can then cause irritation of a nerve and subsequent pain.  Herniations can heal  by themselves, but they can also cause severe pain.  Many treatment options.

Question 6

i have a disc herniation so how can they fix it?

Accepted Answer

They usually don't: Disk herniation is actually more common than people realize because it doesn't always cause symptoms. If it is causing compression, and the pain is getting worse or is unbearable, you can undergo surgery. Most people's issues resolve without surgery and usually one year out the people who have had surgery fare no better. Surgery should be a last resort.

Question 7

central or paracentral disc herniation. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Location: A central disc herniation is when the herniation bulges equally down the center of the canal.  A paracentral herniation is when the disc is more towards the left or right. This may lead to symptoms going down one leg more than the other.

Question 8

which type of physical activity can i do without hurting my disc herniation?

Accepted Answer

Swimming: You can add find and snorkel to make it easy ise pain as you guide.

Question 9

precautions for disc herniation at l4l5?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Weight loss may be helpful
do not carry very heavy weight.

Question 10

what's the difference between disc herniation and dissecation?

Accepted Answer

Twofold : Disc desiccation is drying out the disc. A disc herniation is for example like when jelly comes out of a jelly donut.

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What does this mean? mri of thoracic spine shows: t7-t8 posterior protrusion type disc herniation compressing on the thecal sac. also hemangioma is seen at t5 vertebral body. bilateral hypertrophy at t10-t11 and t11-t12?

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What is a disc herniation like?

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Can disc herniation cause disabity?

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Can sex make disc herniation worse?

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What is disc herniation? how is it treated?

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I have a disc herniation so how can they fix it?

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Central or paracentral disc herniation. what is that?

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Which type of physical activity can i do without hurting my disc herniation?

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Precautions for disc herniation at l4l5?

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What's the difference between disc herniation and dissecation?

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