Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Degenerative Disease And Protruding Disc Or Extruding Discs The Same Thing ?
A quick question for you; is degenerative disease and protruding disc or extruding discs the same thing? And suddenly can a disc protrusion cause a nerve to displace from sneezing? Insurance company as it happened at work are saying that I have a disease that just got a bit aggravated by an accident at work and now it s better, the aggravation that is not the disease hence I m the same as before. They are denying liability. Please advise AAAA
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Degenerative disease of spine is age related finding and disc protrusion is associated with it in many cases due to laxity of annulus fibrosis.
But, disc protrusion may also be due to trauma ,sneezing and lifting heavy objects in awkward position and generally these people are prone to it due to prior weakness in disc anatomy.
Disc prolapse can compress the nerve roots.
Hope you have understand the things.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Degenerative disease of spine is age related finding and disc protrusion is associated with it in many cases due to laxity of annulus fibrosis.
But, disc protrusion may also be due to trauma ,sneezing and lifting heavy objects in awkward position and generally these people are prone to it due to prior weakness in disc anatomy.
Disc prolapse can compress the nerve roots.
Hope you have understand the things.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Disc protrusion
Loading Online Doctors....