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What is a diffuse bulge in L3?
L3 is the 3rd lumbar vertebrae, in your lower back. Diffuse bulge would be the shape of a deformation, probably of the disc, that the radiologist has spotted.
What symptoms would you have with a mild c5-6 diffuse annular disc bulge?
whats problems being create whan the c5 and c6 diffuse annular disc bulge
What is diffuse disc bulge along with facet joint arthropathy?
A diffuse disc bulge means a disc in the neck or spinal cord is outside of the space it should be normally. Facet joint arthropathy refers to a degenerative disease that affect the cartilage. Diffuse disc bulge along with facet joint anthropathy results in serious disabling health issues.
What can be done for mild diffuse disc bulge and for chronic back pain down the right side?
I have lower chronic back pain, I have diffuse disc bulge it hurt's to walk and when I left my right leg. what can be done for this?and what are the syptmons
What is a disc bulging?
A dorsal disc bulge is the most dangerous to correct because of the spinal cord. The diffuse dorsal disc bulge causes pain in the side of the back, tingling in the torse, all the way to the lower extremities, and lack of strength in lower extremities.
What is significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 with minor diffuse disc bulge?
Significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 is a nerve impingement which may be painful or cause loss of feeling. A minor diffuse disc bulge is a minor bulge of the affected disc.
What does small diffuse annular bulge?
A small diffuse annular bulge refers to a slight outward protrusion of the intervertebral disc, where the disc's outer layer (annulus fibrosus) bulges evenly around its circumference. This condition is often considered a mild form of disc degeneration or herniation and can occur in the spine, typically in the lumbar or cervical regions. While it may not cause significant symptoms, it can sometimes lead to discomfort or nerve compression if it impinges on nearby structures. Regular monitoring and conservative treatment options are usually recommended.
What is the meaning of a cervical 4-5 annular disc bulge?
There is compression of the disc between the cervical vertebrae 4 and 5, which is leading to bulging out of the disc from all sides.
The bulge in the spinal cord that gives off nerves to the upper limbs is called?
Lumbar enlargement.
What causes diffuse bulge?
A diffuse bulge in the context of spinal health typically refers to a condition where the intervertebral disc protrudes outward uniformly across a broad area rather than at a specific point. This can be caused by age-related degeneration, which weakens the disc structure, or by excessive pressure from repetitive motions or heavy lifting. Factors such as poor posture, obesity, and lack of physical activity can also contribute to the development of a diffuse bulge. Over time, these issues can lead to pain and discomfort due to nerve compression or inflammation.
Why do new stars form in the arms of a spiral galaxy and not in the central bulge?
Stars form in all parts of our galaxy - not just the "arms". Stars do indeed form in the central bulge. The vast majority of hot, young, blue stars are formed in the arms, but stars also form in the central bulge as well.
What does it mean when it says mild diffuse disc bulge effacing the thecal sac with minimal narrowing of the neuro foramina in an MRI?
In order to best help translate, lets break this sentence down into smaller parts to explain it:A "diffuse disc bulge" refers to one of the discs in your spine. The discs separate the bones of your spine, called vertebrae, and provide cushion support as well as motion to the vertebrae. A diffuse bulge of one of these discs refers to the disc bulging out from all sides (right, left, front, and back), except not the top or bottom."effacing the thecal sac" means that that diffuse disc bulge is contacting the thecal sac such that being able to see that sac is obscured by the diffuse disc bulge. Thecal sac refers to the the "sac" which is a membrane (called dura mater) that contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid. All this statement implies is that the disc bulge is contacting the membrane that contains the spinal cord."minimal narrowing of the neuro foramina" - probably you meant neural foramina. At each level in the spine where there is a disc, right and left nerve roots come out to innervate tissues in the body. The holes that they come out are called neural foramina. This statement means that the size, or diameter, of those holes has been minimally narrowed by this diffuse disc bulge.
