Q. What causes severe spine and back pain after suffering the flu?

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I went through the uploaded MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) of the lumbosacral spine and have made the following observations;

1. There is mild loss of lumbar lordosis.

2. Mild disc bulges are noted at L3 to L4 and L4 to L5 levels.

3. The intervertebral discs at L3 to L4 and L4 to L5 levels shows desiccation.

4. The posterior elements appear normal.

5. Spinal cord, conus medullaris, and filum terminale appear normal.

The above findings suggest degenerative changes in the lumbosacral spine. These changes are more evident at the L4 to L5 level. These might be the cause of your back pain. I also see a well-defined, round hyperintense area under the skin surface at the back at the D11 to 12 levels that could likely be an infective focus or a cyst. A clinical correlation of the above findings is suggested.

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There is an altered MRI signal area under the skin of your back roughly at the level of D11 to 12 vertebrae. This could suggest a subcutaneous infective focus or a cystic lesion. For example, an epidermoid cyst. Further imaging with contrast would help in narrowing down the diagnosis. Clinic examination of the region and blood work can also help. I suggest you consult your doctor and discuss it with them.

Also, what does your MRI report from the laboratory say?

Thank you.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ruchi Sharma

Experience: 7 + Yrs

Radiodiagnosis

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