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I have an mri that shows impingement on the right l5 nerve root. what does this mean please??
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Pinched nerve: Dictionaries define impingement as making an impression, having an effect or impact, upon something. In this case, something is encroaching on your nerve. This is often referred to as a pinched nerve, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, perhaps even weakness or loss of bowel/bladder control. Last 2 symptoms need emergent evaluation. Chat w/ordering doc about treatment options for neuropathic pain
Answered 4/8/2018
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