Hey everyone. I am a 17 year old male who has been getting a sharp pain on the right side of my lower back, buttocks, and lower. I got an MRI and my family has no idea what to do. Please help translate!
Findings: The signal intensity of the bone marrow is unremarkable. No compression deformities, subluxations or paraspinal masses are seen. The conus medullaris is within normal limits.
The T12-L1, L2-3, L3-4 all show no disc herniations, stenosis or foraminal narrowing.
The L1-2 level shows a mild degenerated disc bulge without stenosis.
The L4-5 level shows a mild disc bulge without stenosis.
The L5-S1 level shows a right paracentral disc herniation with mild thecal sac compression and mass effect on the right S1 nerve root
Impression: Disc bulges at L1-2 and L4-5 levels without stenosis.
Right paracentral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level with mild thecal sac compression and mass effect on the right S1 nerve root
All this info just sort of scares me. Is this bad enough for me to get surgery? Or do I have to stretch it out? The only time I don't feel any pain is if I lay down on my back. Other than that, the pain is 24/7. ANY help would be appreciated.