The neck is a moving part of the spine, therefore, it is often exposed to a disease such as osteochondrosis, in which dystrophic processes occur. The back of the cervix has seven discs, so it is responsible for tilting, turning the head. It is characterized by muscle weakness. If a person exaggerates the neck, turns the head incorrectly, it can all end in a serious injury that will lead to the development of osteochondrosis.
Stages of development of osteochondrosis
- Initial stage, when the first violations appear in the vertebral discs.
- In the second stage, a significant reduction of the gaps between the vertebrae can be observed, then the nerve endings can be tightened, there is discomfort in the neck.
- In the third stage, the ring begins to collapse, a hernia forms between the vertebrae, the spine is severely deformed.
- The fourth stage is difficult, when moving, it hurts a lot in the neck and back. A person cannot move completely. Sometimes it becomes easier, the pain decreases, but growths can form, they affect the condition of the vertebrae, because of this, it becomes difficult for a person to move. Osteochondrosis at this stage is dangerous because it can lead to disability.
The main symptoms of osteochondrosis
When the spine is compressed, the integrity of the spinal cord is broken, various symptoms appear. A pathological process is observed in the peripheral nervous system, bone and cartilage tissues can be destroyed.
Due to the fact that the blood circulation in the vertebral arteries is disturbed, problems arise with the brain, it suffers from a lack of oxygen, biologically valuable substances.
The following signs of osteochondrosis can be distinguished:
- Pain in the neck, which may radiate to the back of the head, shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Analgesics do not always help relieve pain.
- Due to osteochondrosis, belching, vomiting, these symptoms indicate that the blood circulation in the vessels of the brain is impaired.
- Body weight decreases, the body suffers from a lack of useful elements.
- Persistent vomiting can be excruciating, they get worse by turning your head, bending over, walking. These symptoms are due to the fact that the blood circulation in the vertebral arteries is impaired and not enough oxygen enters the inner ear.
- A person suffers from lack of oxygen, this for the fact that the phrenic nerve is irritated, he is responsible for the solar plexus of the cervix, with its help controlled breathing. It is difficult for the patient to breathe, in difficult situations the person suffers from lack of oxygen, shortness of breath, everything can end in suffocation.
- Crises appear at night, which are accompanied by respiratory arrest, the patient snores a lot. Symptoms worsen when a person sleeps in an uncomfortable position in the dream, if the room has dry air, the patient seems to be drowning. Therefore, in the morning he gets up broken, does not get enough sleep, during the day a person is constantly weak, dysfunctional. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes can occur in the brain tissue, because of this, in the future will appear problems with attention and memory.
Tinnitus is a common symptom of osteochondrosis
With the help of the vertebral arteries the blood supply to the vestibular apparatus occurs, when the function in the inner ear is disturbed, loud noises can be noticed in the ear, due to which hearing problems arise.
Often, a person cannot distinguish tinnitus from the symptoms of other diseases in time. When the neck is affected, it rings in the ear if the patient is in a position for a long time. Other diseases differ in that tinnitus is constant and intense.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- Sore throat, there seems to be something in the way.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe, to swallow, the mucosa is dry, itchy throat. All of this suggests that osteochondrosis has affected the neurovascular system.
Often the above symptoms may indicate a tumor, severe inflammation.
Problems with vision and loss of consciousness due to osteochondrosis
Carotid arteries are involved in the circulation of the neck organs and rarely cause severe symptoms. Most often, vision problems appear in old age, if a person suffers from atherosclerosis, hypotension. The following symptoms appear:
- A veil before my eyes.
- The sight falls.
- A large number of points can flicker before the eyes.
- A person cannot focus on a particular topic.
- Eye jumps.
Gymnastics, glasses do not help in this situation, it is important to complete the full course of examination on time.
It is dangerous when a person with osteochondrosis loses consciousness, this for the fact that blood does not enter the cerebral arteries. There are often spasms in the arteries, they appear for the fact that the nerve endings are irritated, the vertebral bone processes are deformed. You can bring the patient to himself by raising his legs horizontally. So it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, later there are violations with speech, movements.
Blood pressure failures with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that the blood circulation in the elongated marrow is disturbed, blood pressure interruptions may occur. With osteochondrosis, dizziness often occurs, they occur due to the fact that oxygen does not enter the inner ear.
Body temperature rarely rises, if abnormalities occur, it indicates an infectious disease, problems with the immune system - tumors. Sometimes the temperature rises in the affected area.
Thus, if at least one of the listed symptoms appears, it is necessary to consult your doctor, diagnose the disease in a timely manner, undergo a course of therapy, you may need massage, special therapeutic exercises, soto prevent disease. from deterioration. Constantly monitor the condition of the spine - when walking, in a sitting, lying position.