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Can degenerative spinal disorder start at my 20's? my x-ray&mri show so. what could have contributed to such process?is there any gene predisposition?
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Spinal cord: Many causes of bone decay- nutrition , lack of weight-bearing exercise and genetics. Please go to see a spine specialist.
Answered 12/17/2013
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