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What does diffuse disc desiccation mean?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

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Might be age: The term is saying that multiple discs (presumably in your back/neck) are dried out and decreased in size. This happens to everyone as you age and the question is whether it is more than normal.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/30/2017

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