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[|Human|] I had an MRI done recently. I have Spinal Stenosis, Spinal spondylolisthesis and a Herniated Disk located at the L5-S1. This time when the MRI came back it showed white spots actually on the L4, L5 and some other ones also. My doctor said he cant make a diagnosis as he hasnt received the MRI report yet. Can you please give me some ideas what it might be and why the just started showing up after 2 years.
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Well, this is all part of aging and caused by degenerative bone changes. These white spots can be sign of osteoporosis or spondylitis, and it can cause lumbar pain and pain in legs.  If you have a re afraid of malignants lesions this is unlikely in such findings. In the beginning this is treated by exercises and medical therapy, but if thesis helpful then surgical therapy should be considered. Wish you good health.