Degenerative Disc Disease

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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Degenerative Disc Disease

• Degenerative disc disease is a condition which
  is related to age, explaining the breakdown of an
  intervertebral disc of the spine. These
  pillow-like discs are basically responsible for
  protecting brain, vertebrae and other
  nerves.This naturally occurring condition may
  cause numbness, weakness and pain that radiates
  down the leg. If left this condition for a longer
  period of time, the more the chance of severe
  chronic pain and other spine problems.

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Causes of Degenerative Disc Disease

• The most probable causes of this condition
  include-
• Aging
• Inflammation
• Abnormal micro-motion instability
• Injury
• Tumor

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Risks related with Degenerative Disc Disease

• Some of the risk factors associated with
  degenerative disc condition includeStrenuous
  physical work
• Obesity
• Tobacco smoking
• An acute or sudden injury

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Prevention

• However, this is a naturally occurring condition
  but some prevention might reduce its
  severity.Healthy lifestyle modifications
• Regular exercise
• Good nutrition
• Quit smoking

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How is Degenerative Disc Disease diagnosed?

• The doctor will ask about your affected section
  and symptoms to get the proper knowledge of this
  condition.Electromyography
• CT scan or MRI scan
• Discogram or discography
• Myelogram

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Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease

• Some commonly noticed signs and symptoms of
  degenerative disc disease include
• Lower back or upper neck pain
• Leg weakness or pain
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Muscle spams
• Stiffness or reduced sensation of touch

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How is Degenerative Disc Disease treated?

• Medications and certain surgeries can lessen the
  symptoms of this condition. However, this is a
  natural occurring condition but preventive
  measures can help in controlling the symptoms.
• Physical therapy and low impact exercise
• Chiropractic Care
• Anti-inflammatory Medications
• TENS units
• Surgery

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