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My mom has degenerative disc disease. what are the chances that i have inherited it?
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Almost all have : Evidence of degenerative discs as we age but a percentage due get back and or neck pain as a result an their is a percentage that is inherited but more at risk if overweight &/or a smoker. The risk of inheritance is probably around 25%.
Answered 9/28/2016
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