Degeneration in medical terms means deterioration.
Degenerative diseases are diseases that can affect many of the body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function.
Many degenerative diseases are genetic although sometimes causes of degenerative diseases are from a stroke, tumor or even alcoholism.
Even viruses, chemicals and toxins can lead to degenerative disease.
Some of the common degenerative diseases are Parkinson's disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and degenerative disc disease.
Degenerative nerve diseases can be serious or life-threatening.
It depends on the type.
Most of the degenerative diseases have no cure.
Treatments may help improve symptoms, relieve pain, and increase mobility.
Treatment for degenerative disease may include occupational therapy, physical therapy, or both, special exercises, medications, losing weight, and surgery.
Medical options include injecting the joints next to the damaged disc with steroids and a local anesthetic.
These are called facet joint injections.
Early signs of degenerative neurological disease are.
A loss of inhibition.
Anxiety.
Agitation.
Apathy.
Difficulty with movement.
Forgetfulness.
Memory loss.
Mood changes.
Walking can help treat degenerative disc disease since it's a mild form of physical therapy, which is good for your spine and joints.
The pain of degenerative disc disease could be in your lower back or the neck.
It can extend to the hands, arms, legs, and butt.