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Disc degeneration is a normal age-related phenomenon. Aging causes a number of changes in the intervertebral disc in most people. The disc starts to dry out and flatten, and cracks may develop.

Diverticulitis is an inflammation of small pouches in the wall of the large intestine, known as diverticula. These pouches usually develop in the lower part of the large intestine. The presence of diverticula without inflammation is called diverticulosis.

Dizziness and balance disorders are common and can occur together or separately. They usually occur as a result of another condition.

A spinal cord injury is an interruption of the spinal cord at the level of the neck or back, which pinches the nerves and paralyzes certain parts of the body.

The elbow is the joint that connects the upper and lower arm. It is a special joint because it connects one bone in the upper arm with two bones in the forearm.

Ankle osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of the cartilage in the ankle. It can result from trauma, overuse or misalignment of the foot or ankle. Sometimes it occurs spontaneously as a result of the natural aging process.