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Intervertebral discs
9/23 17:37:52

Question
Sir, my name is Raveendra, I am writing regarding my neck and harm Paine, last couple of months i am facing neck and right harm Pain, hear below giving the MRI report,

Findings:
Vertebral Bodies:
Minimal cervical spondylosis noted.
Facetal joints: No Significant facetal hypertrophic changes noted.
Spinal: No bony canal stenosis,

INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS:
C5-6 Diffuse disc bulge with mild impression on the thecal sac. No focal root compressions. no extension in to the foramina.
C6-7 Large right paracentral disc herniation with significant ilmpression on the thecal sac and exiting right c7 nerve root. Partial extension in to the foramina noted.

OTHER DISCS: No significant disc herniations.
CORD: Shows normal signal morphology,
CV JUNCTION: NormalNo marrow pathology.
pre and para vertebral soft tissues appear normal.

IMPRESSION:
1. Diffuse disc bulge at c5-6 with mild impression on the thecal sac. no focal root compressions,
2. Large right paracentral disc herniation at C6-7 with significant impression on the thecal sac and exiting right c7 nerve root.

so my Doctor is suggesting surrgarry, kindly help,

Thanks and regards
raveendra

Answer
Although I am not a physician or neurosurgeon, I can tell you that you have a herniated disc and another disc bulging in your neck.  These defects are pressing outward against the sac that covers the spinal cord and against the nerve that comes out of the 7th vertebra in your neck.  This is a 'pinched' nerve and is what is causing the neck and arm pain.

I usually recommend that people avoid surgery until it is the last option.  There is no such thing as minor surgery especially on your spine.  Surgery does not always fix the problem, it is dangerous, and sometimes it can make things worse.  Many times a person can get relief by slow stretching exercises such as yoga.  It reduces the tension of the muscles in the area which adds to the pain cycles.

If you have tried these types of exercises or other physical therapy and had no comfort, it may be time to consider surgery.  Your doctor is the best judge of this because he/she has access to all your films, MRIs, and your entire medical history.  It is truly impossible to determine what to do through the internet.

Thank you for your question, Raveendra.  I hope that my answer was helpful.

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