The neck is a mobile part of the spine, so it is often subject to a disease such as osteochondrosis, in which dystrophic processes occur. There are seven discs in the cervical spine, so it is responsible for bending and turning the head. It is characterized by muscle weakness. If a person squeezes his neck too much and turns his head incorrectly, everything can end in a serious injury that will lead to the development of osteochondrosis.
Stages of development of osteochondrosis
- The initial stage, when the first disorders appear in the vertebral discs.
- In the second stage, a significant reduction in the gaps between the vertebrae can be observed, then the nerve endings can be compressed, there are unpleasant sensations in the neck.
- In the third stage, the ring begins to collapse, a hernia forms between the vertebrae, and the spine is severely deformed.
- The fourth stage is difficult, there is a lot of pain in the neck and back when moving. Man cannot move completely. Sometimes it is easier, the pain is reduced, but growths can occur, they affect the condition of the vertebrae, so it is difficult for a person to move. Osteochondrosis is dangerous at this stage because it can lead to disability.
The main symptoms of osteochondrosis
When the spine is compressed, the integrity of the spinal cord is compromised, and various symptoms appear. A pathological process is observed in the peripheral nervous system, bone and cartilage tissues can be destroyed.
Problems arise in the brain due to impaired blood flow in the spinal vessels, suffers from a lack of oxygen and biologically valuable substances.
The following symptoms of osteochondrosis can be distinguished:
- Neck pain that can spread to the back of the head and shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Analgesics do not always help relieve pain.
- Osteochondrosis, belching, nausea, these symptoms indicate a violation of blood circulation in the blood vessels of the brain.
- Body weight is reduced, the body suffers from a lack of nutrients.
- Constant vomiting can be painful, aggravated by turning the head, bending, walking. These symptoms are associated with impaired blood flow in the vertebral arteries and insufficient oxygen supply to the inner ear.
- A person suffers from a lack of oxygen, which is associated with irritation of the phrenic nerve, which is responsible for the cervical solar plexus, and with its help to control breathing. The patient has difficulty breathing, in difficult situations a person suffers from lack of oxygen, shortness of breath, everything can end in suffocation.
- Seizures with shortness of breath appear at night, the patient sighs heavily. Symptoms worsen when a person sleeps in a restless state, and if there is dry air in the room, the patient appears to be suffocating. Therefore, in the morning he wakes up disturbed, does not get enough sleep, during the day a person is constantly weak and does not work. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes can occur in the brain tissue, so in the future there will be problems with attention and memory.
Tinnitus is a common symptom of osteochondrosis
With the help of the vertebral arteries, blood is supplied to the vestibular apparatus, and when the function of the inner ear is impaired, severe ringing in the ears can occur, resulting in hearing problems.
Often, tinnitus is not able to distinguish the symptoms of other diseases in time. When the neck is affected, it sounds in the ears if the patient is in a position for a long time. Other diseases are characterized by persistent and intense tinnitus.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- His throat hurts, as if something is wrong.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe and swallow, the mucous membrane dries out, and there is itching in the throat. All this indicates that osteochondrosis affects the nervous system.
Often the above symptoms may indicate a tumor, severe inflammation.
Vision problems and loss of consciousness due to osteochondrosis
The carotid arteries are involved in the circulation of the cervical organs and rarely cause severe symptoms. Visual problems often appear in old age, if a person suffers from atherosclerosis, hypotension. The following symptoms appear:
- The curtain in front of my eyes.
- Sight falls.
- Numerous dots may flash in front of the eyes.
- Man cannot focus on a particular subject.
- Visual leaps.
Gymnastics and glasses do not help in this situation, it is important to complete the full course of examination on time.
It is dangerous for a person with osteochondrosis to lose consciousness due to the fact that blood does not enter the blood vessels of the brain. Often there are spasms in the arteries, which appear due to irritation of the nerve endings, deformation of bone vertebral processes. You can bring the patient to himself by lifting his legs horizontally. Thus, it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, then there are disorders of speech and movement.
Blood pressure disorders with osteochondrosis
Impaired blood pressure can occur due to impaired blood circulation in the medulla oblongata. Dizziness with osteochondrosis is often seen due to the lack of oxygen to the inner ear.
Rarely, the body temperature rises, and if abnormalities occur, it indicates an infectious disease, problems with the immune system - tumors. Sometimes the temperature rises in the affected area.
So, if at least one of these symptoms occurs, you may need to consult your doctor, diagnose the disease in time, undergo a course of therapy, massage, special therapeutic exercises that can prevent the disease. getting worse. Always monitor the condition of your spine - when walking, sitting, lying down.