Question 1

what are the tests for bulging disk?

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MRI: The best test to evaluate the disks of the spine is an MRI of the cervical (neck) thoracic (mid back) or lumbar (low back) spine.  Your gp can order the appropriate study and make referral to a specialist as needed.

Question 2

what you should do for a bulging disk?

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Conservative means: Initially, try medications, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, injections. 

If these measures fail, and MRI shows correctable problem, then surgery may be appropriate.

Question 3

can a herniated bulging disk heal on its own?

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Yes!: Most lumbar disc herniations tend to heal on their own. Anti-inflammatory medication and traction type of therapy often helps to relieve the pain. The herniated disc often takes up to 3 months to heal. Seek medical attention if there is progressive pain, inability to walk, numbness, weakness, or any changes with bowel/bladder function.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: bulging disk?

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Minimal process: Wear and tear can cause degeneration in the vertebral column, and cause discs to deteriorate.  The supportive basket, nucleus fibrosis develops small tears.  A bulge is minimal perhaps a few millimeters, and is clinically insignificant, but additional disc displacement such as protrusion or herniation may compress nerve or spinal cord.

Question 5

i have 3 bulging disk in my back--what is done for this?

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Do they hurt?: The mere fact of 3 bulging discs (or 2 or 5) means nothing. What is important is how the condition affects your well-being. I have plenty of patients with terrible looking MRI scans who have no pain and function very well. On the other hand it is not at all unusual to see a person whose scan looks quite normal, yet is in incapacitating pain.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with a bulging disk.  how did i get hurt?

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Hard to tell: Bulging discs are a normal part of aging. They can happen spontaneously or as a result of injury. Particularly between your late 20s and 50s you are become more susceptible to disc issues.

Question 7

what is the best way to relieve the pain of a bulging disk?

Accepted Answer

Conservative means: Initially, try medications, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, injections. 

If these measures fail, and MRI shows correctable problem, then surgery may be appropriate.

Question 8

i also have mild bulging disk. what does "mild" mean for me?

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Not much: A "mild" bulging disc is a relatively common finding in people with or without back pain. This is often without any symptoms and is not usually of much concern.

Question 9

i have a mild bulging disk how can a surgant make it better ?

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I do not know : however surgery certainly last resort and maybe not even indicated for bulge . Try therapy and or meds

Question 10

please tell me what can happen if i don't treat a bulging disk?

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Variable: In many cases the problem can resolve, but the more severe the discomfort, the more likely you will need treatment. 
Subsequent mris over several years have demonstrated resolution of some disc herniations.

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