A fairly common disease in our time is osteochondrosis of the cervix. The number of people suffering from this pathology is increasing every year. If earlier adults faced the disease in question, now many young people are at risk.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men
Many factors contribute to the development of cervical osteochondrosis in men. Progression of the disease is provoked by:
- sedentary lifestyle
- weakened immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- overweight;
- injuries of the cervical spine.
The symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervix in men are:
- Cracking when turning the neck. If this symptom is not eliminated in time, neck mobility is likely to deteriorate significantly in the short term. A crack in the neck is a direct consequence of the destruction and displacement of the intervertebral joints.
- Pain in temples and neck. Painful sensations initially appear only in the region of the cervix, but gradually move to the back of the head. Muscle spasm causes such pain.
- Weaknesses. It is about squeezing and damaging the nerves that are responsible for the normal movement of the limbs. This, in turn, leads to muscle weakness.
- weakness. Poor blood supply caused by osteochondrosis leads to brain dysfunction.
- Deterioration of vision. This signal 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 arrhythmia.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women
In women, the muscular corset is less toned, and the vertebrae are much thinner than in men. This is why the fairer sex has a faster deformation in the cervical spine.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis in women:
- lack of regular regular physical activity;
- individual anatomy;
- heavy loads on the spine during pregnancy;
- hormonal changes that can provoke the appearance of a hormonal lump that prevents the movement of the cervical spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women include:
- pain in the back of the cervix and shoulders;
- sharp lumbago when turning the head;
- feeling of stiffness in the cervical spine;
- burns on shoulders and neck;
- a crack in the neck when tilting and rolling the head;
- muscle spasms with shoulder pain;
- feeling tired;
- frequent headaches.
Symptoms of vertebral artery syndrome with cervical osteochondrosis
To prevent serious unwanted complications (heart attack), it is necessary to recognize 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 appears in convulsions in a part of the head;
- impaired coordination of movements, dizziness and vomiting;
- cases of loss of consciousness are often observed;
- spark and "float" in the eye.
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 drowsiness, as a result of which performance decreases significantly. Over time, a lumpy sensation may appear in the throat.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, see a doctor immediately. In this case, it is impossible to postpone the trip to the doctor. Delays can lead to irreparable consequences.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis with worsening
Worsening of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is almost always accompanied by severe and intense pain. A serious illness can be provoked by:
- Stress. Persistent disturbances cause an occupational muscle spasm, which leads to poor circulation and headaches.
- Autumn season. During this period, there is a high probability of neck hypothermia, a restructuring of biological rhythms occurs.
- Worsening of other chronic diseases. Even a common cold can worsen cervical osteochondrosis.
- Elongated static position of the head.
- Wrongly chosen treatment or self-medication. Improper treatment, unprofessional massage, gymnastics (may be contraindicated) can worsen cervical osteochondrosis.
In the event of an attack, relax the tense muscles by leaning your head against something. We recommend using an anti-inflammatory warming ointment, taking painkillers in tablets. Try wearing a cotton gauze collar for a few days.
If the first attack occurs, be sure to see a doctor. After the diagnosis, you will receive complete information on what stage your disease is.
Complex treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis during exacerbation includes:
- professional massage;
- improving gymnastics;
- physiotherapy procedures;
- taking painkillers;
- proper nutrition. Reduce your intake of meat, legumes and coffee.
To prevent osteochondrosis of the neck, you need to lead a mobile life, it is important to exclude serious stress on the back.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis with injections
In treating the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, injections are traditionally very effective. The advantages of injections are:
- almost immediate penetration of the drug into nerve endings;
- injection of the drug directly into the lesion;
- analgesics have no medicinal properties, but are able to relieve pain in 10 - 15 minutes;
- antispasmodics help increase mobility in the affected areas and neutralize muscle spasms;
- chondroprotective injections help restore cartilage tissue;
- injections of non-steroidal drugs have an antipyretic effect and relieve swelling;
- B vitamin injections help restore nerve endings.
Medications for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can be administered:
- as standard, i. e. intramuscularly;
- using a dropper;
- therapeutic blockade, that is, an injection is made directly into the nerve endings of the affected part of the body.
Treating cervical osteochondrosis is a very difficult and lengthy process. If you do not want to face complications, be sure to consult a doctor when symptoms of the disease appear.