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Bulging lumbar discs at the L4-L5 level can be concerning, but they are not inherently dangerous. Many individuals with bulging discs may experience symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness, but many can manage these symptoms through physical therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes. However, if the bulging disc compresses nearby nerves or the spinal cord, it can lead to more serious issues, necessitating medical evaluation and possible intervention. It's always best to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and treatment options.
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Could a pinched nerve in the thigh due to a bulging disk between L3 and L4 be linked to a bad fall I had on a hard surface on both knees last year?
yes. the nerves in your body all go to your spine, then to your brain. if this nerve intersects with L3 OR L4, it will inflame the disk. the knees' nerves correspond to your lumbar discs, so the nerve in the knees leads directly to the lumbars and can cause disc inflammation if the pain was extremely great.
What is central disc bulge in L4-L5 and L5-S1?
A bulging disc is a condition that occurs when there is a tear in the outer ring of one of your intervertebral discs, causing the soft portion to bulge out and out of place. If you have a bulging disc, you should definitely get it checked out asap in case it gets worse. If you start feeling pain from bulging discs, I would suggest trying to use some natural methods to relieve the pain - I found some great methods that helped with my back pain - see related links.
Diagnosis code for anterolisthesis lumbar spine?
grade 1 of l4 and l5
You have bulging disc at L2 L3 L4 L5 with desiccation annular bulging and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight narrowing of the spinal canal Are you a canadiate for surgery?
no
What is disc bulg at L4 L5 and L5 S1?
Bulging discs are fairly common in both young adults and older people. They are not cause for panic. In fact, abnormalities that show up on MRIs, such as bulging or protruding discs, are seen at high rates in patients both with and without back pain. Most likely, some discs begin to bulge as a part of both the aging process, and the degeneration process of the intervertebral disc. A bulging disc is not necessarily a sign that anything serious is happening to your spine. A bulging disc becomes important when it bulges enough to cause narrowing of the spinal canal. If there are bone spurs present on the facet joints behind the bulging disc, the combination may cause narrowing of the spinal canal in that area. This is sometimes referred to as segmental spinal stenosis. The human spine is made up of 26 bones; grouped as follows: * 7 Cervical Vertebrae - in the neck * 12 Thoracic Vertebrae - that articulate 12 pairs of ribs * 5 Lumbar Vertebrae - lower back * Sacrum - Fusion 5 of Sacral Vertebrae of lower back * Coccyx - 'tailbone' which is a fusion of 4 Coccygeal Vertebrae In between these vertebrae we have our discs (shock absorbers)
What is small posterior high signal intensity focus in the L4-L5 disc compatible with an annular fissure?
it basically means that there is a small herniation (or bulging out) of one of the disks in your spine. L4-L5 is the position of the disk in your spine, and refers to Lumbar spine disk 4 and 5, aka it is to do with your lower spine. it can cause pain, or numbness and tingling in you lower legs in SOME cases..
Where along the vertebral column is a needle inserted for a lumbar puncture?
A lumbar puncture is typically performed in the lower back, between the third and fourth or fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae. This location allows for the needle to be inserted into the subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes.
Where is L3 L4 level in the spine area?
At the level of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae, in the small of the back.
What is narrowing of the disk L4 5?
what is narrowing of the L4-5 disc mean and what can be done to treat it
Can injection help L4 damage?
Injections, such as corticosteroids or epidural steroid injections, can help alleviate pain and inflammation associated with L4 (lumbar) spine damage, like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. However, they do not repair the structural damage itself. The effectiveness of injections varies by individual and the specific nature of the injury. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for personalized treatment options.
What are L4 and L5?
They could be several things. Many different systems use an alphanumerical combination to record and file thinsg, and the terms L4 and L5 can refer to some specific things depending on what field you work in. Examples commonly used are the lumbar verebrae L4 and L5 in anatomy, and the LaGrangian points L4 and L5 in astronomy. The lumbar vertibrae L4 and L5 are the sciatic region of the back and are the most common area of disk compression failure, leading to chronic sciatica and other lower body nerve compromise.
Which nerve plexus contains the femoral nerve?
The femoral nerve is part of the lumbar plexus. It arises from the anterior divisions of the L2 to L4 spinal nerves. The lumbar plexus mostly innervates the lower limb muscles and skin.
