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23 years
Is it normal for a 23 year female to start losing the water content of my neck's disc? and is there any final cure for it? thanks
May 6, 2014
Opinion requested

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
Interestingly, even though this condition affects people starting in their twenties or thirties.
Degenerative disc disease is a spinal condition caused by the breakdown of your intervertebral discs. As you age, your spine begins to show signs of wear and tear as your discs dry out and shrink. These age-related changes can lead to arthritis, disc herniation, or spinal stenosis, which can put pressure on your spinal cord and nerves and may cause back pain. Several treatments can help relieve the pain. Each treatment offers benefits, but each has limitations. You and your doctor should determine which treatment is best for you.
The aging process can cause a herniated disc in the neck. A herniated disc can also be caused by repetitive activities or an injury to the spine.,This condition can affects young adults or middle-aged people who lead active lifestyles and are in otherwise good heath. Studies have shown that people who smoke are at greater risk for developing degenerative disc disease, as are people who work in certain occupations. People with DDD are more likely to have family members who also have the condition.
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