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How bad is a disc bulging between c5 and c6?

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Cervicsl: Cervical disc bulging needs closer attention than lumbar disc bulginess. Make sure you see your doctor , and have neurosurgeon see you.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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Depends: The severity depends on the presence or absence of symptoms. Some patients are completely asymptomatic while other may present with neurologic deficit such as weakness or numbness.

Answered 5/1/2015

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