The cervical spine osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is the dyspancial changes in cervical vertebrae.

Not only the plates, but also the vertebrae, soft and cartilage tissues are subject to negative effects.The main feature of the cervical region is the fact that the vertebrae are not the most reliable structure compared to other classes that make this area very vulnerable.The vertebrae here are located in the immediate vicinity of each other and the arteries that the human brain feeds.

If the vertebrae is displaced, the likelihood of tightening the nerve beams and arteries is high, which is inevitably the occurrence of the hernia between the vertebrae and the protrusion, ie changes in the structure of the spinal tank.

What is it?

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine (osteohondroz) is the degenerative-dynamic lesions of intervertebral discs that damage the wheels, the vertebrae and the joints of the cervix, and the reduction of the height of the intervertebral discs.The disease progresses if it is not treated and can cause headaches, circulatory disorders and even hernia.Like osteoporosis, the disease occurs due to a violation of mineral metabolism, which results in less durable bones and joints.

Osteochondrosis can cause instability of the cervical spine (symptoms and treatment are similar to chondrosis, but has many properties), often accompanied by displacement of the vertebrae.This, in turn, accelerates the formation of osteochondrosis, destroying its spine.

Stage

The participating physician should determine the degree of development of the cervix osteochondrosis, based on anamnesis and on the basis of the patient's examination.There are only four degrees:

1. The first grade.The disease itself is rudime, the patient has slight pain in his neck, which can be more intense when someone starts turning his head.
2. The second grade.The patient may complain in the cervical region due to very intense pain, which can be localized in the upper limbs.The clinical picture shows that at this stage of the disease, there is a pinch of nerve beams, which causes intense pain.Headache, weakness and general malaise are also noted.
3. The third degree.The pain becomes almost incessant, given to the shoulder or arm.Some patients diagnose the hernia for intervertebral discs, leading to the loss of sensitivity of the upper limbs.When examining a doctor, a noticeable decrease in the mobility of the cervix and pain in the palpation can be observed.
4. The fourth degree.At this stage of the disease, the intervertebral disc is almost completely destroyed.The connective tissue appears in place, leading to the deterioration of the patient's condition.He begins to feel pain, noise in his head, and bad orientation in space.This suggests that the artery is pinched, which disrupts the natural nutrition of the brain.

Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

Important symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are dizziness, headache and blood pressure.

Diagnosis of the disease is difficult, the pain is sometimes not manifested, and the symptoms are wiped out in nature, and in addition, the uncontrolled use of strong analgesics masks the signs of the disease.A patient who does not feel pain is healthy and continues until the tissues of the cervical joints express the formation of irreversible processes.

Headache to the cervix osteochondrosis

This is one of the most common non -specific signs of many human diseases.Headache is particularly widespread in the female population.It can be difficult to determine the cause of the headache and especially with spinal injuries.About 14 different headaches have been observed in people.

The most common causes of headache in the pathology described:

1. Cerebral cramps;
2. Pinching of nerve roots;
3. Increase in intracranial pressure reflex.

The headache of cervical osteochondrosis may be similar to arterial hypertension, angina pectoris or stroke.In fact, people in the middle and older usually have risks to the development of stroke or heart attack.

He feels that the pain can be paroxys, constant, pulsating and stupid.

With the pathology of the heart, patients complain of discomfort in the chest area due to damage to heart activity.Only one qualified doctor can determine the cause.In the case of headaches, in combination with nausea, dizziness and loading pain, the ECG is necessarily done.

Dizziness for the cervical osteochondrosis

This condition does not always indicate osteocondrosis of the cervix's spine.

It may be the result of dizziness:

1. Inflammation in the middle or in the inner ear;
2. Cerebral cramps;
3. Violation of the transmission of nerve impulses;
4. Problems with the vestibular device;
5. Cardiovascular disease.

There is no clear criterion for osteochondrosis dizziness.However, there are systemic and non -regular dizziness, there are clear differences.

We recommend that you learn about the differences in systemic and non -systematic dizziness, which promotes an independent determination of the causes of an unusual condition:

1. Systemic dizziness is a sense of circular movement of surrounding objects or body, which is a result of violation of the vestibular device, visual analyzers and receptors in joints, muscles and epidermis (various etiologies osteochondrosis);
2. Dizziness does not play a sense of censorship, a deafening feeling, the uncertain state in an upright position.In the case of systematic dizziness, the circular rotation does not feel, and this is an important difference between the signs.

The person who felt the dizzy of one of the specific types should be examined by an experienced doctor, first and foremost a neuropathologist (if he is suspected of ear disease and nasopharynx) otolaryngologist.

The cause of emergency hospital care that is not related to the cervical spine osteochondrosis is to detect such properties of the patient (except for dizziness) as:

1. Paralysis of facial muscles and numbness of a part of the shoulder belt;
2. Strong headache in the background of deterioration in the well;
3. Violation of coordination of movements;
4. The loss or extinction of consciousness.

Blood pressure cervical with osteochondrosis

The relationship between osteochondrosis of the cervix and blood pressure has long been established.Important nerve endings and blood vessels of cervical vertebrae.

The overvoltage of the pressure is typical throughout the day.Hypertension for a long time is not typical of this disease.Reflex irritation of nerve endings and short -term cramps of blood vessels suddenly cause daily dynamics of arterial hypertension.

The distinctive property of the cervix osteochondrosis is a distinctive property of the following symptoms:

• Headache;
• Pain in the limbs and chest;
• A decrease in sensitivity in the collar area;
• Pressure jumps in stress, muscle tension, long -term stay in uncomfortable position and other similar situations.

These signs should be taken into account by independent differentiation of the high blood pressure of various genesis.

The sharp leaps of blood pressure and rapid deterioration of the well are the basis for emergency medical assistance.

Osteochondrosis syndrome

The clinical picture of the cervical osteochondrosis is taken in several syndromes.Syndrome is a number of symptoms that occur together.

Osteocondrosis consists of the following syndromes:

1. Spine.It is also called vertebrae, which indicates that bones and cartilage are involved in the pathological process.This leads to the development of such symptoms: restrictions on the motor activity of the neck, turns of pain, radiological changes in the cervical spine.The simultaneous appearance of these signs is the spine syndrome.Similar clinical symptoms are observed with the painful movement of myositis (muscle tissue pathology) and many other pathologies.
2. The spine artery syndrome.It seems that when the vascular beams are involved in the process, which are responsible for blood supply to the central nervous system tissues.Symptoms suggest that the brain tissue is no longer a sufficient amount of nutrients.How to recognize this syndrome?The first signs are dizziness, noise of the ears, differences in blood pressure, and appearance of "veil" before the eye.This suggests that one of the vertebrates is strangled.Each vessel has its own nerve ending.If you press the spinal artery, migraine, numbness, short -term decrease in vision.As a result, changes in the vessel lead to the fact that the brain needs oxygen.At this time, one feels drowsiness, a short -term violation of consciousness, loses attention and control, works worse and remember the information.Such a clinical image should be distinguished by cervical osteochondrosis with atherosclerosis of the spinal arteries and by tightening the tumor or inflammation.
3. Cardial syndrome.Burning in the chest area, showing shortness of breath.One feels that he or she is frequent heartbeat, tired and irritable.This image is also typical of cardiological pathology, such as angina pectoris, coronary artery syndrome, and heart attack.An accurate conclusion of the causes of such symptoms can be made after the patient has handed over the ECG.
4. ROK syndrome.The cervical class starts 8 nerve parties, each of which is the roots of the nervous exit from the vertebrae.When involved in osteochondrosis, the patient feels a decrease or severe pain.It may be numbness -its pain, the reduction of tongue sensitivity, the freezing area, the pain in the suprahlinking region.Occasionally there are swallowing disorders, movement in the upper limb, and numbness of the fingers.

First aid at home with the aggravation of osteochondrosis

Severe pain syndrome can be used by analgesics, such as analgin, Tempalgin or Baralgin.If the above drugs do not bring relief, you can take NSAID (NISE or Diclofenac).

Often, "disturbing" tools are used, for example, a pepper patch that does not heal but hears only an inflamed area and distracts the pain.In the case of edema in the inflammatory zone, the patient should drink infusion or diuretic infusion for 3-4 days.Can I heal osteochondrosis with such methods?These measures are only temporary;You should seek medical attention to treat the causes.

It should be noted that the doctor treats osteochondrosis.If you suspect that the causes of cervical spine pain are the occurrence of osteochondrosis, you should consult the neuropathologist.This specialist deals with this type of disease.In some medical institutions, narrow glazed professionals are involved in the exact diseases of the spine.If your clinic has a spinal physician, you should immediately address the question of how to cure this disease.

How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine?

In the early stages of development, osteochondrosis can be cured without drugs, is sufficient to review the diet, the daily treatment system, and regularly performs a complex of special exercises.With advanced forms of the disease, effective treatment is only possible if the use of various drugs that help to suspend degenerative changes in the vertebrae.

The complex of therapeutic measures necessarily involves physiotherapy - electrophoresis drugs, ultrasound, magnetic therapy, laser therapy.These methods help to cope with pain, inflammation, swelling of the tissues, improves metabolism and blood circulation.

Drug treatment

The main methods of treating osteochondrosis of the cervical spine include drug treatment, physiotherapy, massage of the cervix, and therapeutic gymnastics of the cervix osteochondrosis.The main groups of medicines used for the disease are as follows:

Name	The principle of action
Non -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAID).Ez Voltaren, Nise, Movalis, Ketonal, Ketanov, Diclofenac, Nimesulide and others	Reduce pain syndrome, help relieve aseptic inflammation and edema of the root of the injured nerve.
Medicines that improve the rheological properties of blood and blood flow.This is Eufillin, Trental.	Improve the nutrition of damaged nerve roots and improve the bloodstream of the brain.
Vitamins of Group V are the Kombilipen, Unigma, Milgamma, Neurobion.	Improve the improvement of metabolic processes in the nerve tissue.
Musorelaxants.This is Middalm, Sirdalud, Tizalud, Tizanidine, etc.	These are drugs that relieve muscle cramps.
Chondroprotectors.This (glucosamine and chondroitin) Arthra, Theflex, Doppelgerz, Zhabius Stone, Condronov, Structions, Alflutop.	These are drugs that restore cartilage tissue, including on a damaged intervertebral plate.

When accepting the tablets of osteochondrosis, it should be remembered that a significant effect of medicine treatment with tablets will only be combined with other methods, including exercises.It should also be noted that the attending physician should prescribe it as to treat it based on the stage of the disease and other signs.