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Since this condition arises due to the aging factor for most of them, this could be cured by proper nutrition. Like persons nearing the age of 45+ should have regular intake of protein + vitamins + minerals to boost up their basic health. Persons diagnosed with disc osteophyte complex should also be given GlucoseAmine supplement which could help them to get back the cartilage function.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoDisc Osteophyte Complex (oste = bone + phyte = growth -> "bone spur") is a condition where there are bone spurs or bony overgrowths on the vertebra. This is a normal occurrence as we age, but in a young person it can be caused by an autoimmune disorder or traumatic injury.
Symptoms include: frequent headaches, neck stiffness, shoulder weakness.
Treatments include: medication, physical therapy, surgery.
Disc Osteophyte Complex (oste = bone + phyte = growth -> "bone spur") is a condition where there are bone spurs or bony overgrowths on the vertebra. This is a normal occurrence as we age, but in a young person it can be caused by an autoimmune disorder or traumatic injury.
Symptoms include: frequent headaches, neck stiffness, shoulder weakness.
Treatments include: medication, physical therapy, surgery.
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