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

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Dr. Andre Panagos answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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.

Answered 1/4/2014

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