What is Degenerative Spine Disease? Treatment, Risk and Conditions | Mehta Spine

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What is Degenerative Spine Disease? Treatment,
Risk and Conditions
The spine supports the human way of living and
without it, normal functioning would become hard.
That is why an issue with the spine that is as
serious as degenerative spine disease cannot be
taken lightly. This article will examine the
conditions of degenerative spine disease, the
risks, and the possible treatment options.
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What is Degenerative Spine Disease? Treatment,
Risk and Conditions

• Generally, degenerative spine diseases include
  the gradual loss of normal function and structure
  of the spine. Although it is mostly caused by
  aging, tumours, arthritis, and infections have
  also been known to exacerbate or cause it. The
  pressure on the nerve roots and the spinal cord
  due to degeneration can be because of
• Spinal stenosis is when the spinal canal starts
  narrowing
• Herniated or slipped discs
• Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the
  cartilage present in the spinal cord starts
  breaking down.

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Symptoms of degenerative spine disease

• Listed below are a few symptoms that can be
  indicative of degenerative spinal disease
• Limited motion
• Sharp or chronic pain
• Pain during a movement or pain while resting
• Deformity of the spine
• Nerve injuries like loss of senses, weakness,
  problems related to bladder or bowel functions,
  or sexual dysfunction.

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Diagnosis of degenerative spine disease
The discovery or diagnosis of degenerative spine
disease begins when an individual realizes there
is a problem and decides to visit a doctor. A
simple search on the online platform with the
words, back surgeons near me, can give you
enough details about a doctor. The diagnosis
begins with an X-ray to study the backbone. To
view the discs, nerves, spinal cord space, etc. a
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used.
In case there are any inconsistencies between the
symptoms of a patient and the results of the MRI
then an advanced CT scan or computed tomography
may be used. To determine if a patients pain is
due to a damaged spinal disc a disc study which
is also called discograms is used.
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Treatment of degenerative spine disease
The treatment of degenerative spine diseases is
not uniform as it largely depends on the severity
and type of condition. In many cases, surgery is
not required and non-surgical treatment options
can be used. Such treatments involve medication,
exercises to improve flexibility, muscle
strength, braces, etc. To alleviate the pain the
doctor can prescribe putting pain medicine or
steroids in a minimally invasive manner usually
using an epidural injection. In cases involving
spinal stenosis or herniated disc surgery may be
required. Visiting spinal orthopaedic surgeons
in the UK, or your specific area should be a
patients first course of action if they even
suspect a degenerative spine disease. Among
the top scoliosis surgeons in the field is Dr.
Mehta, a spine surgeon.
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Mr Jwalant S Mehta
His clinic Mehta Spine is an accredited
establishment for people seeking any treatment
related to the spine. His experience, skill, and
training make him a patients best option in
matters related to degenerative spine disease.
Consult professionals today to learn more about
the concept of Degenerative Spine Disease.
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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
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• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
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• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic