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A 21-year-old female asked:

Neck mri showed that i have minimal bulging on c3-c4. could this be the reason i feel numbness and pain in my left or right hand & arm occassionally?

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Dr. Paul Velt
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Diagnostic Radiology 44 years experience
Possibly: The bulge should be better described. If it goes into the canal where the nerves are then movement may cause some pressure on the nerve and your symptoms . Best talk to your doctor for more details
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