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Degenerative disc disease
A condition that cccurs when the normal "spongy" structure of the discs (the cushions between the vertebrae in the spine) degenerates, causing pain and decreased mobility.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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How could a 10-year-old get degenerative disc disease?
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Does degenerative disc disease spread to other parts of the spine?
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Are degenerative disc disease and disc space narrowing two terms for the same disease?
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I have chronic (hereditary) degenerative disc disease & in a lot of pain what exercises are recommended?
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I have degenerative disc disease withspurs in my back and neck. Do you think i'll be in much pain the older I get?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I am 22 and in the army. I just found out that I have degenerative disc disease. Can i be medically discharged for this?
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A 35-year old asked:
I stop lifting weights because of degenerative disc disease. Could I go back to lifting weights or even go back to the gym.?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I was diagnose with DDD Also known as degenerative disc disease. Can anybody tell me what this is ? And how can I fix it ? Thank you
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A 25-year old female asked:
I was recently diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at 25 and was told there's no treament. Anything i can do to lessen extreme pain from it?
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My mom has degenerative disc disease. What are the chances that I have inherited it?
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Best treatment for degenerative disc disease?
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