Intervertebral disc disease
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Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition characterised by the breakdown (degeneration) of one or more of the discs that separate the bones of the spine (vertebrae), causing pain in the back or neck and frequently in the legs and arms. The intervertebral discs provide cushioning between vertebrae and absorb pressure put on the spine.
Descripción
Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition characterised by the breakdown (degeneration) of one or more of the discs that separate the bones of the spine (vertebrae), causing pain in the back or neck and frequently in the legs and arms. The intervertebral discs provide cushioning between vertebrae and absorb pressure put on the spine.
While the discs in the lower (lumbar) region of the spine are most often affected in intervertebral disc disease, any part of the spine can have disc degeneration. Depending on the location of the affected disc or discs, intervertebral disc disease can cause periodic or chronic pain in the back or neck. Pain is often worse when sitting, bending, twisting, or lifting objects.
Degenerated discs are prone to out-pouching (herniation); the protruding disc can press against one of the spinal nerves that run from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. This pressure causes pain, weakness, and numbness in the back and legs. Herniated discs often cause nerve pain called sciatica that travels along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the length of each leg.
As a disc degenerates, small bony outgrowths (bone spurs) may form at the edges of the affected vertebrae. These bone spurs may pinch (compress) the spinal nerves, leading to weakness or numbness in the arms or legs. If the bone spurs compress the spinal cord, affected individuals can develop problems with walking and bladder and bowel control. Over time, a degenerating disc may break down completely and leave no space between vertebrae, which can result in impaired movement, pain, and nerve damage.
Patrones de herencia
The source lists the following possible inheritance patterns: Pattern unknown. More than one pattern can apply in different cases.
Related genes
Otros nombres
Discogenic disease
Discogenic disorder
Disorder of intervertebral disc
IDD
Intervertebral disc degeneration
Intervertebral disc disorder
Intervertebral disk degeneration
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Problemas de discos espinales
Spinal discs are also called intervertebral discs. There is a spinal disc between each bone (vertebra) in your spine. This keeps the vertebrae separated and acts as a shock absorber. As we get older el spinal discs gradually become damaged and this can cause problems such as back pain. Other problems affecting the spinal discs include a slipped.
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Hernia de disco
A slipped disc is an old-fashioned term and does not truly describe what happens in this condition. It is more common to refer to it as a "disc prolapse", "disc herniation" or "disc bulge". However this leaflet will continue to use the term "slipped disc" due to its common usage. A slipped disc often causes sudden severe lower back pain. The disc.
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Lecturas adicionales y referencias
- Intervertebral disc disease; MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
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