A fairly common disease in our time is cervical osteochondrosis. The number of people suffering from this pathology increases every year. If people earlier in middle age were faced with the disease in question, now there are many young people at risk.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men.
Many factors contribute to the development of cervical osteochondrosis in men. The progression of the disease is caused by:
- sedentary lifestyle
- weakened immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- over weight;
- cervical spine injuries.
The symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men are:
- Cracking when turning the neck. If this symptom is not eliminated in time, the mobility of the neck is likely to worsen significantly in the short term. A crunch in the neck is a direct consequence of the destruction and displacement of the intervertebral joints.
- Pain in the temples and occiput. Painful sensations at first appear only in the cervical region, but gradually move to the back of the head. Muscle spasm causes that pain.
- Soft spot. It involves tightening and damaging the nerves responsible for normal limb movement. This, in turn, leads to weakening of the muscles.
- Soft spot. Poor blood supply caused by osteochondrosis leads to brain dysfunction.
- Vision impairmentThis sign indicates an advanced stage of the disease.
- Heartache. The pain does not extend to the heart itself, but to the chest. Osteochondrosis causes a strong heartbeat, which contributes to arrhythmias.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women.
In women, the muscular corset is less toned and the vertebrae are much thinner than in men. That is why the fairer sex has a faster deformation in the cervical spine.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis disease in women:
- lack of regular simple physical activity;
- individual anatomy;
- heavy loads on the spine during pregnancy;
- hormonal changes that can cause the appearance of a hormonal hump that prevents movement of the cervical spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women include:
- pain in the cervical spine and shoulder;
- acute lumbago when turning the head;
- feeling of stiffness in the cervical spine;
- burning in the shoulders and neck;
- a crack in the neck when tilting and turning the head;
- muscle spasms with shoulder pain;
- feeling tired;
- Frequent headaches
Symptom of vertebral artery syndrome with cervical osteochondrosis.
To prevent serious undesirable complications (stroke), it is necessary to know the symptoms of vertebral artery syndrome in cervical osteochondrosis. Similar symptoms occur due to poor blood flow to the brain.
Vertebral artery syndrome is manifested by the following symptoms:
- throbbing pain that occurs in seizures in one part of the head;
- impaired coordination of movements, dizziness and nausea;
- Loss of consciousness is often observed;
- sparks and "floaters" in the eyes.
Vertebral artery syndrome is characterized by pain during movement of the neck and head. The feeling of fatigue can turn into a constant state of sleep, as a result of which performance is significantly reduced. Over time, a feeling of a lump in the throat may appear.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, see your doctor immediately. In this case, it is impossible to postpone the trip to the doctor. Delays can have irreparable consequences.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis with exacerbation.
Exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is almost always accompanied by severe severe pain. An aggravated illness can be caused by:
- Stress. Constant worries cause the occipital muscles to spasm, leading to poor circulation and headaches.
- Fall. During this period, there is a high probability of hypothermia of the neck, a restructuring of biological rhythms occurs.
- Exacerbation of other chronic diseases. Even a common cold can exacerbate cervical osteochondrosis.
- Prolonged static position of the head.
- Incorrectly chosen treatment or self-medication. Improper treatment, non-professional massages, gymnastics (may be contraindicated) can aggravate cervical osteochondrosis.
In the event of an attack, relax tight muscles by leaning your head against something. We recommend using a warming anti-inflammatory ointment, taking painkillers in tablets. Try wearing a cotton gauze collar for several days.
If the first attack occurs, be sure to see a doctor. After diagnosis, you will receive complete information on what stage your disease is at.
Complex treatment of the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis during exacerbation includes:
- professional massage;
- recovery gymnastics;
- physiotherapy procedures;
- take anti-inflammatory pain relievers;
- proper nutrition. Reduce your intake of meat, beans, and coffee.
To prevent osteochondrosis of the neck, you need to lead a mobile life, it is important to exclude serious stress on the spine.
Treatment of the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis with injections.
In treating the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, injections are traditionally very effective. The advantages of injections are:
- almost instantaneous penetration of the drug to the nerve endings;
- injection of the drug directly into the lesion;
- pain relievers have no medicinal properties, but can relieve pain in 10 to 15 minutes;
- antispasmodics help increase mobility in damaged areas and neutralize muscle spasms;
- chondroprotective injections help restore cartilage tissue;
- injections of non-steroidal drugs have an antipyretic effect and relieve swelling;
- vitamin B injections help restore nerve endings.
Medications for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can be given:
- in a standard way, that is, intramuscularly;
- using a dropper;
- therapeutic block, that is, it is injected directly into the nerve endings of the affected part of the body.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is a long and very difficult process. If you do not want to face complications, be sure to consult a doctor when symptoms of the disease appear.