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Q: disc desiccation

asked by: harmonyhealth on September 5th, 2008

New User

Please explain to me in layman's terms the following Impression:
At L-5-S1 disc desiccation is present with a minimal central protrusion. a new left lateral disc herniation extends caudally and effaces fat adjacent to the left S1 nerve.

Minimal central protrusions are present at C3-4 and C6-7.

thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Replies(2)

littleonefb

replied on September 7th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

It sounds like you have a degenerative spine, not uncommon as one ages.

Disc dessication is the loss of fluid in the discs.

It is best that you ask these questions to a qualified spinal surgeon for him/her to explain them properly and related them to your specific situation.

Fran

rollar64

replied on September 13th, 2008

Experienced User

the bottom disc of your spine has disk dessication this means atrophy or drying out of the intervertebral disc, resulting in loss of height. you also have a small bulge and a rupture that is getting close to your left S1 nerve

you also have two bulging disks in your neck the bulges are small i am sure you will ask your doctor as well good luck

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