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A lumbar disc hernia or herniated disc in the low back is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the low back. This can pinch nerves.

A cervical disc hernia or neck hernia is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the neck. This can cause nerves to become pinched.

Osteoporosis is a common syndrome that can cause fractures at the level of the vertebrae. These fractures are also called indentation fractures or collapsed vertebrae.

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine bends sideways, creating an S- or C-shaped curve. This can cause vertebrae and ribs to deform.

An anal abscess is a pus-filled swelling near the anus or rectum. The abscess usually develops as a result of a bacterial infection in an anal gland.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of the digestive system. In it, the entire digestive system (from mouth to anus) may be inflamed to varying degrees. Usually, mainly the small and/or large intestine are affected. The inflammation can penetrate into the deeper layers, sometimes causing fistulas or abscesses.