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Got x ray results. basically discs are wearing down leading into spinal stenosis? not really sure whats going on. im young and fit, what could cause this?
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You don't mention what your symptoms are. I'm not sure that wearing down of intervertebral discs leads to spinal stenosis. The discs would have to herniate and press on the spinal cord to do that. I recommend consulting a neurosurgeon to assess your symptoms and your MRI findings.and advise you.
Answered 7/1/2022
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Would heed recommendation for surgical consult. Not feasible to provide, otherwise, specific directions based upon the brief comments in your post. Perhaps you would be better served by a full virtual consult at HT (www.connect@healthtap.com)
Answered 6/29/2022
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