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How often does a l5-s1 bulging disc shrink compared to other discs? and how long does it usually take to shrink?

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it doesn't: Bulging discs do not shrink and neither do other discs.

Answered 10/21/2013

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usually they don't.: Over the many years the water content of discs decreases and they can "shrink" in size. However the co-relation of bulging and pain is poor. Many people with absolutely no pain have bulging discs which are found incidentally.

Answered 9/16/2019

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