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36 years old femsle, pain right side chest since 1 year. mri report: disc at c3-c4 causing thecal sac and nerve root compression.

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Likely unrelated: Many disc bulges are asymptomatic. A c3-4 disc generally impinges the C4 nerve root which mainly would cause pain in the neck-shoulder region, not the chest.

Answered 2/13/2015

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possible cause: It is possible that what you are describing is related. The c4 nerve root supplies a dermatomal pattern similar to a cape like area in chest and shoulder. Discuss the specifics of your case with your doctor

Answered 11/3/2018

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