what is mild degenerative narrowing at the lumbosacral junction? this is what i was told that i have. i am 40 years old and have pain in my lower back

Question

Prominent disc space narrowing and mild degenerative changes throughout lumbar spine for some years. Could spinal decompression cure, what is best?

Answer 1

40 year old back: This is a normal finding on an imaging study of the back in a 40 year old. It is possibly related to but not likely responsible for the pain in your back.

Answer 2

No: Try to massage the hamstring with a roller and stretch the muscle gently as much as possible.

Answer 3

Could be : She needs to be seen and have that evaluated. Black center means a necrotic center and may need to be debrided. Make an appointment.

Answer 4

Hard to say : Since haiti is a semitropical country, and other exotic diseases exist ther that may not exist in the usa, this is hard to say. It is possible that this could be a "necrotic bite" but this could be due to other things beside a spider. Eitherway, i would get her seen by her doctor as soon as possible.

Answer 5

Lesion: A black eschar is often seen with venomous spider bites - but there can be other causes as well. Please have this promptly evaluated. Depending on situation, wound may need debridement.

Answer 6

Muscle pain?: Pain in back muscles is more common reason for this complaint than actual kidney pain. But kidney stone possibility cannot be ruled out. Also, could be related to kidney infection esp if you have signs of of UTI e.g. Burning, frequency, or foul odor with urination. A visit to your doc will help differentiate this.

Answer 7

Various answers: This could be due to a broken toe, or a corn on the toe or an ingrown toenail. Please see your local podiatrist for the answer and treatment. This is usuallly a condiition that is easily and quickly treated in the doctors office.

Answer 8

Several things: A corn, injury, bursitis, improper fitting shoe or infection immediately come to mind. See a podiatrist.

Answer 9

Often a corn: On the outside portion of the toe (the corn may not have developed yet so it might be a bursitis ) caused by the shoe rubbing against the toe joint. This is most common reason. There is both conservative and surgical treatments available or this.

Answer 10

Bone spur: It could just be shoe pressure, or you may have a bone spur causing irritation.

Answer 11

Diagnostic evaluatio: If you are having an assortment of varied joint pain, you need to get to the source i would suggest a rheumatologist workup to find potential causes. The treatment will likely require nsaids and possible injections into the affected joints. Perhaps physical therapy would help too.

what is mild degenerative narrowing at the lumbosacral junction? this is what i was told that i have. i am 40 years old and have pain in my lower back

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