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According to the National Institutes of Health, over 21% of individuals over 60 show radiological evidence of lumbar spinal stenosis, confirming it becomes more common as we get older. This condition, characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal, is primarily driven by age-related degenerative changes.
By age 50, up to 95% of people show some form of age-related degenerative spine changes, but these changes do not automatically lead to symptomatic spinal stenosis. Therefore, while the risk for spinal stenosis significantly increases with age, it is not considered an inevitable or normal part of aging for everyone. This condition, a narrowing of the spinal canal, is a consequence of progressive wear-and-tear and is a major cause of back and neck pain in older adults.
Did you know that in older women, hematometra is most commonly acquired, not congenital, and is often linked to age-related changes? Understanding what causes hematometra in old people is crucial for early detection and effective management, especially given that symptoms can be subtle.
