Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Kaschin-Beck disease, vertebrae
Serious
ICD-10: M12 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रीढ़ की जकड़न · தமிழ்: முதுகெலும்பு விறைப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ · తెలుగు: వెన్నెముక దృఢత్వం · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ড শক্ত হওয়া · मराठी: पाठीचा कणा ताठपणा · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુ સખત થવું
About this condition
Kaschin-Beck disease affecting the vertebrae is a chronic bone and joint disorder that causes degeneration and deformity of the spine. It typically occurs in areas with selenium-deficient soil and can lead to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility of the back. Early medical evaluation is important to manage symptoms and prevent progression.
Common symptoms
back stiffness
spine pain
reduced spine flexibility
difficulty bending
vertebral deformity
joint pain in spine
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रीढ़ की जकड़न · कशेरुका दर्द · पीठ में दर्द और अकड़न · रीढ़ की बीमारी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகெலும்பு விறைப்பு · முதுகெலும்பு வலி · முதுகு வளைவு குறைதல் · எலும்பு சிதைவு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ · ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ನೋವು · ಬೆನ್ನು ಬಗ್ಗಿಸಲು ಕಷ್ಟ · ಎಲುಬು ವಿರೂಪತೆ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నెముక దృఢత్వం · వెన్నెముక నొప్పి · వంగడానికి కష్టం · ఎముక వైకల్యం వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ড শক্ত হওয়া · মেরুদণ্ড ব্যথা · পিঠ বাঁকাতে অসুবিধা · হাড়ের বিকৃতি রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीचा कणा ताठपणा · कशेरुका दुखणे · पाठ वाकवायला त्रास · हाडांचा विकृती रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુ સખત થવું · કરોડરજ્જુ દુખાવો · પીઠ વાળવામાં મુશ્કેલી · હાડકાની વિકૃતિ રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Kaschin-Beck disease, vertebrae?
back stiffness, spine pain, reduced spine flexibility, difficulty bending, vertebral deformity, joint pain in spine.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Kaschin-Beck disease, vertebrae common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Kaschin-Beck disease, vertebrae?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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