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I am a 23 year old male. was evaluated by a neurologist yesterday and he noticed hyperreflexia in both legs. he ordered an mri. how serious is this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Hyper reflexes: I do not know the nature of your back problem. If you had an accident these symptoms are usually due to fracture. No accident at your age likely disc.

Answered 6/24/2016

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A member asked:

I am a 23 year old male. was evaluated by a neurologist yesterday and he noticed hyperreflexia in both legs. he ordered an mri. how serious is this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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