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Is degenerative disc disease inherited?
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New study indicates predisposition to lumbar disc disease could be inherited. Symptomatic lumbar disc disease, a condition caused by degeneration or herniation of the discs of the lower spine, may be inherited, according to a new study.
How serious is degenerative disc disease?
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Simply put, degenerative disc disease describes the symptoms of pain and possibly radiating weakness or numbness stemming from a degenerated disc in the spine. While the definition sounds simple, many patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease are left wondering exactly what this diagnosis means for them.
Can degenerative disc disease be cured?
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Unfortunately, there's currently no cure for degenerative disc disease and once you're diagnosed with DDD, it's typically a lifelong journey of learning to live with back pain, neck pain, or other symptoms. Once your discs begin to degenerate, you can't really reverse the process.