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I recently had a neck mri that found small 2 mm hydromelia at c4 to c7 that is believed to be an incidental finding. i have no idea how and when it formed. do upper body work outs need to be avoided to minimize the risk of it enlarging?

Q: i recently had a neck mri that found small 2 mm hydromelia at c4 to c7 that is believed to be an incidental finding. i have no idea how and when it formed. do upper body work outs need to be avoided to minimize the risk of it enlarging?

: With this size it should cause you no problems. Keep on exercising ! Good Luck

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With this size it should cause you no problems. Keep on exercising ! Good Luck

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A member asked:

I recently had a neck mri that found small 2 mm hydromelia at c4 to c7 that is believed to be an incidental finding. i have no idea how and when it formed. do upper body work outs need to be avoided to minimize the risk of it enlarging?

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