When doctors diagnose cervical osteochondrosis, symptoms and treatment go hand in hand.This happens because the disease is considered complex and multi-layered; one or another symptom can tell us not only the stage of the disease, but also where exactly it extends and which important parts of the body are affected.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
- Symptoms develop characteristically when nerve endings in the spine become compressed.Pain occurs in the neck, arms, and throat, and this pain is immediately reflected in other areas, such as the back.Breathing and swallowing may be difficult, and the tongue may feel numb or "swollen."There is noise in the ears, there may be tingling, "blurred" vision, and "darkening" of the eyes.A person begins to experience severe discomfort, affecting various organs, may feel severe fatigue and apathy, and wish to lie down and rest.Symptoms usually do not resolve with rest.
- The vertebral arteries lose their ability to adequately supply the brain.This may cause headaches (continuous or periodic), loss of coordination when walking, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.Additionally, delirium, hallucinations, and psychotic disorders are possible.A person may feel fine at one moment, but after making any physical effort, develop any indicated symptoms.
- Circulatory disorders can lead to high blood pressure, tachycardia, and spinal stroke.Until complete cure of osteochondrosis, vegetative vascular dystonia due to vascular compression and cardiac arrhythmias is observed.
- Increased intracranial pressure can lead to symptoms such as severe pain, a "swollen" feeling in the head, weakness and vomiting, dizziness, and a sharp decrease in physical strength.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
People who experience symptoms of osteochondrosis in the neck (pain and stiffness of movement) can find rapid relief from the condition.It is necessary to take painkillers.Ointments are effective; they are economical to use.When taking painkillers, dosage and contraindications must be observed.
After the patient's condition is relieved, he should see a doctor.We must not forget that painkillers can only mask symptoms, not eliminate the disease.Also, it should be noted that for pain that reflects from the neck to the back, arms and legs, the ointment is suitable only for the neck.But since the person has not consulted a doctor, the exact diagnosis cannot be known.He attempted to "cure" all diseases at once, but succeeded only in achieving the allergy effect.
Treatment is only given after a thorough examination and diagnosis.Its purpose is to improve blood supply to the affected area, relieve swelling and tension, and eliminate pain.For this purpose, analgesics in the form of ointments or injections (antispasmodics) are used.
Important!It is necessary to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chondroprotectants and vitamins B 6 and B 12.
Vasodilators work in different ways.These are neurologic drugs, which act to reduce nerve impulses, and inotropic drugs, which act on the muscles themselves.Due to their action, the tension in the walls of blood vessels decreases and the lumen becomes larger, thereby increasing blood flow to the brain.
Physical therapy procedures will help reduce pain and provide relief to the patient's condition.Electrophoresis, paraffin and water treatments, magnetic therapy, ultrasound and ultraviolet irradiation have been successfully used to treat this disease.Massage (light) and therapeutic exercises (regular) have been shown to work well.Wearing a special medical collar will help support your head and protect your neck.
In other cases, an alternative treatment is special gymnastics.
Folk remedies for disease relief
- Massage gently with warm honey.You need to rub it very carefully and then wrap it around your neck and warm it with honey.
- Rub with a compound that will warm the painful area.They can be alcoholic - infused with pepper, garlic, you can use fresh parts of these plants (horseradish, onions, radishes are also suitable).
- Warm pine bath.Make 0.5 kg of decoction.pine needles and 2 liters.water.This bathing time is half an hour.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the body's allergic reaction to the ingredients used and remember that these treatments can only relieve but not cure the disease.
disease prevention
People who have spinal problems in the neck area must take time to care for the area regularly so that they can start to move fully again and not face this problem in the future.
When it comes to the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Importance of diet – Food should be rich in calcium and magnesium (dairy and fish products, legumes and cereals) and vitamins.
- If you take the time to keep your body in shape (swimming helps), the girdle muscles in your neck will be strong enough and will take the load off your spine.
- The importance of eliminating (or reducing the impact of) factors in your life that trigger cervical osteochondrosis.Its symptoms and treatment are unpleasant and lengthy, but prevention is fairly simple and easy.