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Mild loss of disc space height l5-s1. 20 years old what could be causes of this and what is a non surgical treatment? i went to the doc 3 times being told it was a sprain before a x-ray. im going to be referred to a spine specialist but wanted to ask

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Rest: A loss of disc height may or may not mean anything. Disc will loose height for Many causes. The best way to see what is going on is MRI.

Answered 3/1/2020

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A member asked:

Mild loss of disc space height l5-s1. 20 years old what could be causes of this and what is a non surgical treatment? i went to the doc 3 times being told it was a sprain before a x-ray. im going to be referred to a spine specialist but wanted to ask

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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