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The cause of the black disc
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
A black disc on MRI usually develops after aging... Discs serve as soft cushions between the bones of the spine to absorb weight during activities.
Discs naturally contain a lot of water and act like a sponge to absorb shock when you stand, sit, walk, run, etc.
With increasing age, discs lose their water and gradually lose their spongy shape and softness.
What does a normal disc look like on MRI?
A normal disc will appear white on MRI results without problems, which means that there is enough fluid in the disc and it is functioning properly.
Sufficient water in the disc allows a person to absorb the pressure placed on the spine during daily activities....because it has enough water, it absorbs the pressure and returns to its normal position very quickly.
The softer the disc, the more it is prevented from tearing and prolapse. For more information, read the article Laser lumbar disc.
What is the meaning of black disc in MRI?
When you see the black disc in this image, it means that the disc does not have enough water and it naturally loses its softness.
Finally, the ability to absorb pressure during activity also decreases over time. Also, since there is not enough water in the disc, it cannot return to its initial state very quickly.
The disc is destroyed when it is under pressure and leads to complications such as a ruptured disc or a prolapsed disc.
Is it a dangerous situation?
No, not all black discs seen on imaging are dangerous... Seeing a black disc is sometimes a sign of aging, just like when your hair turns gray or your skin wrinkles.
These things that we have mentioned for you are the natural process of the body that happens with age.... Only some black discs lead to back pain, and finally, by referring to a pain specialist, back pain treatment or a solution to control pain can be considered.
Why do only some of these discs lead to back pain?
The effects seen in the MRI scan, as we said, have less water than normal, because the tissue inside the disc dries out with age.
In addition to age, other factors such as difficult childbirth and family history of back pain can be effective... In such cases, chemicals are produced that go to the tissue and nerves around the spine....These chemicals lead to back pain caused by nerve and soft tissue stimulation.
Is it possible to recover spontaneously?
No, it doesn't heal like that.. because the changes made are permanent.... but with small changes in your lifestyle, you can consider a way to control it as follows:
- Avoid smoking.
- Take medicine if necessary.
- Do physical therapy.
- Be sure to have a healthy diet for yourself.
What is the treatment method?
Among the methods of treatment and control of this disease, the following can be mentioned:
### Physiotherapy
You should do strengthening exercises along with a physical therapy program... these exercises will help you to effectively control your condition.
### Steroid injection into the spine
In this methodinjection of steroid is done to the nerve root.... The results have shown that this treatment method helps to relieve back pain... but the results cannot be expected to last for a long time.
If the injections are done together with physiotherapy, it will have long-term therapeutic effects.
### Surgery in the spine area
If none of the mentioned treatment methods are effective, fusion surgery is considered for the patient.
What is meant by disc degeneration?.. The wear and tear that occurs in the black disc is known as disc degeneration.... Because it has a small amount of blood and nutrients, wear changes worsen over time.
Frequent movements of the spine along with daily activities also cause damage to the disc...
Frequent movement of the spine due to excess weight can cause disc disorders.
Decreased disc height occurs due to a decrease in the amount of water within the disc... When discs become dry, they show up as black on imaging... This evidence does not necessarily mean that the patient is in pain.
