The neck is the mobile part of the spine, therefore, it is often prone to diseases such as osteochondrosis, in which dystrophic processes occur. The cervical spine has seven discs, so it is responsible for tilting, turning the head. It is characterized by muscle weakness. If a person strains his neck, turns his head in the wrong way, it can all end in serious injury that will lead to the development of osteochondrosis.
The stage of development of osteochondrosis
- Early stage, when the first violation appears in the vertebral disc.
- In the second stage, a significant decrease in the gap can be seen between the vertebrae, then the nerve endings can be pinched, there is an unpleasant sensation 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 level is difficult, when moving, it is very painful in the neck and back. One cannot move completely. Sometimes it becomes easier, the pain is reduced, but growth can form, it affects 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 deformity.
The main symptoms of osteochondrosis
When the spine is compressed, the integrity of the spinal cord is disrupted, various symptoms appear. Pathological processes are observed in the peripheral nervous system, bone tissue and cartilage can be destroyed.
Due to the fact that blood flow in the vertebral arteries is disrupted, problems arise with the brain, it suffers from a lack of oxygen, a valuable biological substance.
The following signs of osteochondrosis can be distinguished:
- Neck pain, which can radiate to the back of the head, shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Analgesics do not always help relieve pain.
- Since osteochondrosis, belching, nausea may occur, these symptoms indicate that blood circulation in the cerebral vessels is disrupted.
- Weight loss, the body suffers from a lack of useful elements.
- Persistent vomiting can be torturous, it is exacerbated by turning the head, bending over, walking. These symptoms are due to the fact that blood flow in the vertebral arteries is impaired, and insufficient oxygen does not enter the inner ear.
- A person suffers from a lack of oxygen, this is due to the fact that the frenic nerve is irritated, it is responsible for the solar plexus of the cervix, with the help of controlled breathing. It is difficult for the patient to breathe, in difficult situations the person suffers from lack of oxygen, shortness of breath, it can all end in shortness of breath.
- At night, seizures appear, which are accompanied by respiratory arrest, the patient snores loudly. Symptoms become worse when a person sleeps in an uncomfortable position in a dream, if the room has dry air, it seems that the patient is short of breath. So in the morning he wakes up broken, does not get enough sleep, during the day a person is always weak, does not work. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes in the brain tissue may occur, because of this, problems with attention and memory will appear in the future.
Tinnitus is a common symptom of osteochondrosis
With the help of the vertebral arteries, blood supply to the vestibular apparatus occurs, when the function in the inner ear is disturbed, severe ringing in the ear can be observed, as these hearing problems arise.
Often, one is unable to distinguish ringing in the ears from the symptoms of other diseases in time. When the neck is affected, it rings in the ear if the patient is in one position for a long time. Other diseases are different because tinnitus is persistent and intense.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- Sore throat, like something's blocking.
- Difficult for a person to breathe, swallow, dry mucous membranes, itching in the throat. All this suggests that osteochondrosis has affected the neurovascular system.
Often the above symptoms can indicate a tumor, severe inflammation.
Vision problems and loss of consciousness due to osteochondrosis
The carotid artery is involved in the circulation of the neck organs and rarely causes severe symptoms. Often, vision problems appear in old age, if a person suffers from atherosclerosis, hypotension. The following symptoms appear:
- Cover the front of the eyes.
- Sight drops.
- A large number of dots may flash in front of the eyes.
- One cannot focus on a particular subject.
- Sight jumps.
Gymnastics, glasses do not help in this situation, it is important to complete the full course of the exam on time.
It is dangerous when a person with osteochondrosis loses consciousness, this is due to the fact that blood does not enter the cerebral arteries. Often there is a spasm in the arteries, it appears due to the fact that the nerve endings are irritated, the process of bone vertebrae deforms. You can bring the patient conscious by lifting his legs horizontally. Therefore, it is possible to increase the circulation of the brain, then there are violations with speech, movement.
Arterial pressure failure with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that blood circulation in the medulla oblongata is disturbed, disturbances in arterial pressure may occur. With osteochondrosis, dizziness often appears, it occurs due to the fact that oxygen does not enter the inner ear.
Body temperature rarely rises, if abnormalities occur, this indicates an infectious disease, problems with the immune system - tumors. Sometimes the temperature rises in the affected area.
Therefore, if at least one of the listed symptoms occurs, it is important to consult your doctor, diagnose the disease in a timely manner, undergo a course of therapy, you may need massage, special therapeutic training, so you can prevent the disease. than getting worse. Always monitor the condition of your spine - while walking, in a sitting position, lying down.