Question 1

my mri results of the lower lumber spine. mild degenerative changes of lumbar spine worse at l5-s1 level with broad based
> disk bulge and moderate facet joint hypertrophy causing minimal left sided
> neuroforaminal narrowing. is there a non-surgical trea

Accepted Answer

Yes: The findings on your MRI can be associated with back pain and even pain running into the leg.  There are many non surgical options including medications, physical therapy, chiropractic, and interventional pain management to name a few.  Don't hesitate to be seen.

Question 2

what does moderate hypertrophic osteoarthritic degenerative change at the left acromioclavicular joint with 3 mmr of undersurface spurring at left ac joint mean?

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Spur: Your shoulder acromion is the bony part of your scapula that projects to the top of your shoulder. Your collar bone is connected too it and when you feel your shoulder this is the bony part you feel. The make the top of the shoulder. You tenons and nerves that run to your arm run underneath this. You have a bony spur projecting from the acromion and that can be a source of irritation.

Question 3

what is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis.: It is a relatively normal finding in the spine as we age. Sometimes, bone spur formation can put pressure on nearby nerves and pinch them, causing lots of pain, weakness, or numbness. If you are concerned, speak to your physician.

Question 4

describe the features of benign prostatic hypertrophy.?

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Slow urination +: Fiurst signs of BPH are usually slowing of the urinary stream followed by incomplete bladder emptying or the perception thereof. Need to urinate more frequently by day and night. This can culminate in urinary retention (inability to urinate) which if present, must be urgently relieved by catheterization. BPH best managed by a urologist. Surgery, prostatectomy preferably cystoscopically is best rx.

Question 5

what are the causes of moderate facet joint hypertrophy?

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Arthritis: Facet joint arthritis just like arthritic knuckles get bigger on fingers.

Question 6

can moderate left ventricle hypertrophy be reversed?

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: See a cardiologist for guidance regarding "left ventricular hypertrophy" , who may order an ECHO cardiogram to determine the cause, which could be caused by mitral valve insufficiency or aortic valve stenosis, among other potential causes.

Question 7

i was told that i have moderate concentric left ventricular hypertrophy 65%-70%, how worried should i be?

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: If this measurement was taken from an EKG it is rather specific, but an echocardiogram is more accurate. Some pathology like hypertension or aortic valve damage is exerting strain.LVH is serious&amp;as it worsens heart function weakens in time leading to eventual congestive heart failure. Consult a cardiologist to determine its cause,prescribe appropriate treatment&amp; provide long-term follow up.care.

Question 8

c6-7 mild left uncovertebral hypertrophy causing moderate narrowing of left neural exit vitamins. what this means?

Accepted Answer

Mild Arthritis: Mild degenerative disease of the joint causing narrowing of the hole through which the nerve root exits.

Question 9

there is left uncovertebral hypertrophy at c5-c6 causing mild to moderate left foraminal stenosis.  what does the mean ?

Accepted Answer

Spinal stenosis: This is a condition resulting from degenerative changes in the spine (for you, this would mean the neck). What actually happens is that the bone that protects the spinal cord becomes narrower.  This causes pressure at different points on the spinal cord or nerve roots (causing numbness or other symptoms). Here's a great article which might help http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/spinal_stenosis/

Question 10

i had an x-ray on my neck can someone explain the results 
mild level degenerative change from the c3-c4 through the c6-c7 level withrather prominent facet hypertrophy noted?

Accepted Answer

Cervical disc : The MRI findings while not normal do not imply there is actually anything clinically wrong. These findings can be found in a person without symptoms. You should speak to your doctor about how your examination relates to your MRI findings.  This means that you have degeneration of the spine in the neck

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My mri results of the lower lumber spine. mild degenerative changes of lumbar spine worse at l5-s1 level with broad based > disk bulge and moderate facet joint hypertrophy causing minimal left sided > neuroforaminal narrowing. is there a non-surgical trea

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What does moderate hypertrophic osteoarthritic degenerative change at the left acromioclavicular joint with 3 mmr of undersurface spurring at left ac joint mean?

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What is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

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Describe the features of benign prostatic hypertrophy.?

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What are the causes of moderate facet joint hypertrophy?

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Can moderate left ventricle hypertrophy be reversed?

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I was told that i have moderate concentric left ventricular hypertrophy 65%-70%, how worried should i be?

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C6-7 mild left uncovertebral hypertrophy causing moderate narrowing of left neural exit vitamins. what this means?

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There is left uncovertebral hypertrophy at c5-c6 causing mild to moderate left foraminal stenosis. what does the mean ?

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I had an x-ray on my neck can someone explain the results mild level degenerative change from the c3-c4 through the c6-c7 level withrather prominent facet hypertrophy noted?

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