What Are Some of the Most Common Causes of Long-Term Disability?

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If you are injured and have to go to the doctor, you probably expect the doctor to help you get better relatively quickly. While there are plenty of injuries in illnesses that can be addressed in just a few days or weeks, there are other disabilities that could lead to long-term complications.

Sadly, there are a lot of people who do not spend a lot of time thinking about disabilities until they impact them. You may think that long-term disabilities will never happen to you, but sadly, there are a lot of reasons why someone may develop a long-term disability.

According to Camporese Lalande Disability Lawyers, long-term disabilities can result from mental health claims, injuries, or other chronic disorders. What are some of the most common causes of long-term disabilities?

  1. Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people visit the doctor. The exact causes of upper and lower back pain can vary significantly from person to person, but even if you recover from an injury, you may still have residual back pain. In some cases, back pain can get worse over an extended amount of time, particularly as you carry out repetitive tasks. There might come a point when you may require surgery, but even after an operation, you may not be able to fully return to work. Therefore, back pain could lead to long-term disabilities.



  1. Arthritis

Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most common causes of long-term disabilities. One of the most common examples of a chronic musculoskeletal condition is arthritis. Arthritis develops when inflammation degrades the cartilage that is supposed to be between two bony surfaces.

This cartilage prevents bones from rubbing against each other, and if you have arthritis, inflammation can destroy this cartilage, causing your bones to rub together. This can significantly impair your flexibility and range of motion, and it may make some movements impossible. Even people who do not develop a full disability from arthritis may find that they are not able to work as well as they once could. While there are treatments available for arthritis, there are some people who may never be able to return to work.

  1. Cancer

They say that cancer is a disease of aging, and it means that the longer you live, the greater your chances of developing cancer. While there are numerous types of cancer, and every cancer can lead to different consequences, cancer and its treatments can lead to significant discomfort.

Even though cancer itself may not directly lead to a disability, the treatments required to address cancer could make it nearly impossible for you to work. Some of the most common treatment options for cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. If you have to undergo cancer treatment you may not be able to work for a while, meaning that cancer could lead to a long-term disability. 

See a Doctor as Quickly as Possible

In the end, these are just a few of the most common reasons someone could be diagnosed with a long-term disability. If you believe you have an injury or illness, you need to see a doctor as quickly as possible. The sooner you reach out to a medical professional, the faster you can get your conditions addressed, which may make a significant difference in your prognosis.

Then, do not forget that this is not a situation that you have to face on your own. You may want to reach out to a disability lawyer who can review your case and make sure you get all of the benefits you deserve. 

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