Question 1

moderate size left eccentric posterior disc protrusion at l5s1 causes sever narrowing of the left side of the central canal left neural foramen and ?

Accepted Answer

Most disc issues are: Treated without surgery with 10% needing surgery.  Most respond to time with 12 weeks of non op care which can include. Physical therapy, medication, epidural steroid injections, activity modifications as well as life style changes of not smoking, regular exercise and weight control.  If still symptomatic with leg pain more than back pain, a disectomy can be considered.

Question 2

what is a broad based disc protrusion?

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Depends: Typically this means a slipped or herniated disc that is not focal but with a broad base of less than 25% of the entire disk.

Question 3

how critical is a tiny central disc protrusion?

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Depends on symptoms: It depends on your symptoms. I would not expect a tiny central disc protrusion to cause symptoms. The specific symptoms you are looking for would be radiating leg pains or arm pains or numbness and tingling down the arms or legs.

Question 4

what is a central disc protrusion? how is it treated?

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In my opinion: I consider this to be an asymptomatic incidental finding it should be treated with reassurance

Question 5

what gender and age group are most likely to be affected by disc protrusion?

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It can affect any --: gender and the usual age group that get it is probably from 15-70 yrs,. I am sure other authorities would cite our figures.

Question 6

please explain what gender and age group are more likely to be affected by disc protrusion?

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30s and older: However typically can be seen at any age depending on reason of pain.  But generally seen in older patients and typically those with high levels of activity at their job like manual labor and athletes even.

Question 7

please explain which gender and age group are more likely to be affected by disc protrusion?

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30s and older: Any age but the older you are the more likely this will occur.

Question 8

posterior disc protrusion at lumbar4?

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Usually time heals: 90% of disc herniations including extrusions heal over time without surgery.  One study looked at mris in people with symptomatic disc herniations & then repeated a MRI 6 months later & the disc herniation was no longer present or significantly reduced in size.  For most, it is not only the actual compression of the nerve by the disc, but the inflammation caused by the herniation that resolves.

Question 9

i need some pain relief for a disc protrusion?

Accepted Answer

Herniated disk: Can irritate nearby nerves and result in pain, numbness and weakness. There are 2 modalities for treatment: conservative and surgical. Conservative consist of patient education, physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and pain-medications. This modality relieves symptoms in 9 out of 10 people with a herniated disk.
Rec.: see international pain management specialist for evaluation.

Question 10

how do i get pain relief for a disc protrusion?

Accepted Answer

Pain management: This condition must be professionally managed. See an interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

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Moderate size left eccentric posterior disc protrusion at l5s1 causes sever narrowing of the left side of the central canal left neural foramen and ?

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Please explain which gender and age group are more likely to be affected by disc protrusion?

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