Part of the neck is a moving part of the spine, so it is often exposed to such a disease 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 a serious injury that will lead to the development of osteochondrosis.
Stages of development of osteochondrosis
- The initial stage, when the first injuries appear in the spinal discs.
- In the second phase, a significant reduction of the gaps between the vertebrae can be noticed, then the nerve endings can tighten, and unpleasant sensations appear in the neck.
- In the third stage, the ring begins to collapse, a hernia is formed between the vertebrae, the spine is seriously deformed.
- The fourth stage is difficult, with neck and back pain when moving. A person cannot move completely. Sometimes it becomes easier, the pain subsides, but growths can form, affecting the condition of the vertebrae, which makes it 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 disturbed, and various symptoms appear. A pathological process is observed in the peripheral nervous system, and bone and cartilage tissue can be destroyed.
Because the blood flow in the vertebral arteries is disturbed, there are problems with the brain, suffering 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 nape of the neck, shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Analgesics do not always help relieve pain.
- Due to osteochondrosis, belching and nausea can occur, and these symptoms indicate that the blood circulation in the vessels of the brain is disturbed.
- Body weight decreases, the body suffers from a lack of useful elements.
- Constant vomiting can be painful, worsening by turning the head, bending, walking. These symptoms are due to the fact that the blood flow in the vertebral arteries is disturbed, and not enough oxygen enters the inner ear.
- A person suffers from a lack of oxygen, this is due to the fact that the phrenic nerve is irritated, it is responsible for the cervical solar plexus, with its help breathing is controlled. It is difficult for the patient to breathe, in difficult situations the person suffers from a lack of oxygen, breathing is difficult, everything can end in suffocation.
- At night, seizures occur, which are accompanied by respiratory arrest, the patient snores heavily. Symptoms worsen when a person sleeps in an uncomfortable sleeping position, if the room has dry air, the patient seems to choke. Therefore, he gets up in the morning broken, does not sleep enough, during the day the person is constantly weak, inoperative. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes may occur in the brain tissues, which will cause problems with attention and memory in the future.
Tinnitus is a common symptom of osteochondrosis
With the help of the vertebral arteries, the blood supply to the vestibular apparatus occurs, when the functionality of the inner ear is disturbed, and strong tinnitus can be noticed, which causes hearing problems.
Often a person cannot distinguish tinnitus from the symptoms of other diseases in time. When the neck is affected, it rings in the ears if the patient is in one position for a long time. Other diseases differ in that tinnitus is constant and intense.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- Sore throat, something seems to be standing in the way.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe, to swallow, the mucous membrane is dry, itching in the throat. All this suggests that osteochondrosis has affected the neurovascular 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. The most common vision problems occur in old age, if a person suffers from atherosclerosis, hypotension. The following symptoms occur:
- The veil before my eyes.
- Vid falls.
- A large number of dots may flicker before your eyes.
- A person cannot focus on a particular topic.
- Jumps of sight.
Gymnastics, glasses do not help in this situation, it is important to complete the entire course of the examination 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. There are often cramps in the arteries, they appear due to the fact that the nerve endings are irritated, the bone vertebrae are deformed. You can bring the patient to mind by raising his legs horizontally. Thus, it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, later speech and movement disorders occur.
Reduction of arterial pressure with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that the blood circulation in the elongated brain is disturbed, blood pressure disorders can occur. In osteochondrosis, dizziness often occurs, caused by 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.
So, if at least one of the listed symptoms appears, it is necessary to consult with your doctor, diagnose the disease in time, undergo therapy, you may need massage, special therapeutic exercises, in order to prevent the disease from getting worse. Constantly monitor the condition of your spine - when you walk, in a sitting position, lying down.