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It all depends on: 1. Which in which direction the disc is herniated... If it is "bulging" (herniated) straight toward the back of the body, there is not enough disc material to compress the spinal cord nerves... If it bulges straight toward the front of the body, there are no nerves to be injured. If the disc bulges at a 45 degree angle toward the side/back it can easily compress the spinal nerve running down the canal getting ready to exit at the next level down to run down the buttocks into the leg. This will cause severe pain into the leg on the side of the herniation! If it goes directly sideways it can compress a nerve "ganglion" and really cause a lot of pain as well as pain going down the leg!! If you're not having any pain, then no nerve compression is occurring and you have nothing to worry about!! If you are having pain, about 75-80% of the time the herniated disc will "retract" on its own withn 3-4 weeks (and scar in place) and you'll not need surgery. If it doesn't "retract" you'll need surgery. Cut and paste the attached link: http://www.aafp.org/afp/990201ap/575.html
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What does a small left paracentral disc herniation mean and how serious is it?
A disc herniation can be serious because it can cause severe pain and loss of feeling in your arms and legs. This kind of herniation basically means the rubbery cushion between the bones has moved out of its proper place.
What does mild right neural foraminal narrowing C4-5 due to right uncinate hypertrophy mean?
neurol foraminal right narrowing c4-5 mild moderate can it be serious?
What does no significant disc herniation mean?
You have a disc between two nearby vertebrae. The disc is composed of outer ring of fibrous tissue. It is called as annulus fibrosus. There is soft gel like substance inside the outer ring. It is called as nucleus pulposus. sometimes this soft substance get leaked out. It may compress the nerve root. This process is called as disc herniation. It is not present in your case. That is nice finding.
What does it mean by a minor bulging annulus or disc spur complex is appreciated at the c4 c5 level causing minimal impression on the anterior thecal sac and right foraminal encroachment?
Sounds like it's directly from a MRI report..... The annulus is the outer layers of the disc. A disc/spur complex would mean a combination of the disc bulge and spurring (rough edges) of bone. c4-c5 is referring to the disc/disc space between the 4th and 5th cervical (neck) vertebrae. The thecal sac surrounds the spinal cord and holds fluid that surrounds the cord. Yours is being mildly compressed at the level of c4-c5. Right foraminal encroachment means that the opening (foramen) where a nerve exits the spine is more narrow than normal.
What does it mean if I have slight bulging of the annulus at L5-S1 I have a lot of pain there.?
It means you have a slight herniation/slight bulging of the disc at the L5-S1 level of your spine.
What does moderate generalized disc bulges with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing mean to my function?
This could affect your range of motion.You may also have some numbness or tingling
What does it mean when the MRI comes back with mild disc bulge and compression of C4-c5 disc thecal sak with super impose disc herniation?
I do know that this can cause a great deal of pain in the shoulder and arm, compression means that it is on the spinal cord. I think I would consider surgery.
What is a herniated disc with a subligamental tear mean?
You have posterior longitudinal ligament on the back side of the body of the vertebrae and discs. So there is herniation of the nucleus pulposus, coming out of the tear in the annulus fibrosus.
What does it mean to have clinical correlation recommended for L4-L5 disc herniation?
It means to have the herniated disk verified by imaging studies such as on an X-ray or CT scan. A herniated disk can only be confirmed by imaging.
Why do I have symptoms on the opposite side of my herniated disc at L5-S1?
Do you mean as in your herniation is to the left but you are having pain on the right-hand side? If this is what you mean, it's not uncommon. If the herniation is pulling your spine out of alignment, your left-hand spinal muscles are being contracted but the right-hand muscles are being stretched out. Since the stretch is constant, it's straining those muscles. It could also be a matter of which (if any) nerves the herniation is pinching. It's causing your vertebrae to bulge out to the left but is causing your vertebrae to pinch inward on the right, which could be compressing a nerve. Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to see a licensed massage therapist. A good therapist can help shorten the overstretched muscles and relax the over-contracted muscles and may be able to alleviate some of the symptoms.
What does paracentral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level causing mass effect upon the left S1 nerve root mean?
It means that the disc between L5-S1 has protruded out to one side (not centrally), and is affecting (most likely compressing) the S1 nerve root which is below the level of the herniation (the L5 nerve root has already exited the IVF). From this report I am assuming you are having some sensory or motor problems in your lower limbs?!
What does an element of neural foraminal narrowing mean?
neuroforaminal narrowing
