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Do only old people suffer from disc desiccation?

April 26, 2017desiccation Disc people

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Do only old people suffer from disc desiccation?

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Definitely not! The main cause of a disc desiccation is the natural aging process (which leads to a dehydration of the discs), but many patients get it at younger ages as well. A trauma or repeated injuries and strains to the disc can also lead to a disc desiccation.