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The vertebral foramen (the hole that allows a nerve to extend from your spinal cord down to the left leg) between your 5th lumbar vertebra and the sacrum has been narrowed. This is, more than likely, due to a disc herniation. As the foramen narrows, the spinal nerve can become compressed. The components of the body that receive their information from that nerve become affected. This usually involves a shooting pain sensation (from the left buttock, possibly down the back of the leg, possibly down the inside of the calf, possibly to the big toe), muscle weakness in the leg (usually presenting as a foot drop or difficulty raising the foot), or both. Sometimes the bladder or the prostate gland can be affected. Best see a chiropractor.
Thomas A. Bea
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∙ 15y agoSpinal condition in the L5 region i.e. Lower back that is not affecting the spinal chord Ask you Doctor to explain Neurons are the core components of the brain, and spinal cord in vertebrates and ventral nerve cord in invertebrates, and peripheral nerves foramen is an opening in a vertebra through which the nerve roots leave the spine. Each vertebra has two foramina, one on either side. From the foramina, the nerve fibers travel to all regions of the body. With foraminal narrowing, this opening becomes partially blocked, causing a painful compression of the nerves Foraminal narrowing can be a very painful condition and should be diagnosed as early as possible
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What is Mild uncovertebral joint degeneration?
MILD LEFT FORAMINAL NARROWING AT C5-C6 SECONDARY TO UNCOVERTEBRAL JOIN HYPERMETROPHY AND SPUR FORMATION
What does mild right neural foraminal narrowing C4-5 due to right uncinate hypertrophy mean?
neurol foraminal right narrowing c4-5 mild moderate can it be serious?
What is mild left neural foraminal narrowing?
The left neural foramen is where a nerve passes through a bone on the left side. Impingement is crowding. So left neural foraminal impingement is a crowding of that bony passage for the nerve.
What is right-sided mild foraminal narrowing secondary to uncinate spurring?
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what is moderate uncovertebral arthropathy
What is mild to moderate left foraminal stenosis?
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What is mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis.?
There's actually 2 separate indications in your Radiology report:Mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis is a common problem with most people. The Foramen is the spinal opening at each vertebrae where the nerves pass through; stenosis is the term for narrowing, and in this case it's stating that there's foraminal narrowing in the L5-S1 vertebral area, which is not uncommon.The "small tear" is at the posterior (rear) annulus of the L5-S1 disk, meaning there's a small rupture in the rear of the disk membrane.
What is an annular disc bulge which is eccentric to the left and there is a mild bilateral lateral recess narrowing left greater than right indicative of?
A bulging disk on the left side.
Is mild to moderate cervical spondylosis something to worry about Also minor neural foraminal stenosis at C6C7 and C4C5 on the left I need help please?
Help please
What does left paracentral herniation C5-C6 withindents the thecal sac and mild left neuroforaminla narrowing at this level mean?
This seems like a "slipped disc" in the spine around the neck region (cervical spine) which is causing pressure on the surroundings of the spinal cord and nerve routes. The Mild left neuroforaminal narrowing refers to a narrowing of the cavity in the spine where nerves leave the spinal cord. Hope that helps! If in doubt, consult the radiologist or physician who produced this report. Student Doctor
What is severe disc space narrowing at C5-6?
Mild disk interspace narrowing is the physical description for "mild degenerative disks" or possibly degenerative disk disease.
What is Straightening of the normal cervical curvature?
i have been miserable with pain in neck and shoulders and more,went to the er and the results show there is straightening to the normal curvature.on c2-c3 there is moderate disc bulging. without disc herniation. c3 and c4 there is broad disc herniation present extending to the right midlin.There is evidence of central canal and right sided forminal narrowing.on c4 - c5 broad disc/ridge complex is present.there is mild centralcanal narrowing and mild left foraminal narrowing. c5 and c6 there is mild disc bulging without disc herniation.Cuts at lung aspices are unremarkable.multilevel disc disease.
