The neck part is a movable part of the spine, therefore, 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 and rotating the head. It is characterized by muscle weakness. If a person puts too much strain on his neck, turns his head the wrong way, 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 violations appear in the spinal discs.
- At the second stage, a significant decrease in the spaces between the vertebrae can be noticed, then the nerve endings can be pinched, there are unpleasant sensations in the neck.
- At the third stage, the ring begins to collapse, a hernia forms between the vertebrae, the spine is severely deformed.
- The fourth stage is difficult, while moving, it hurts a lot in the neck and back. A person cannot move completely. Sometimes it becomes easier, the pain subsides, 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 disrupted, various symptoms appear. A pathological process is observed in the peripheral nervous system, bone and cartilage tissue can be destroyed.
Due to the fact that the blood flow 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:
- Neck pain, which may radiate to the back of the head, shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Pain relievers do not always help with pain relief.
- Due to osteochondrosis, belching, nausea may occur, 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.
- Constant vomiting can torment, it is exacerbated when turning the head, bending, walking. These symptoms are due to the fact that the blood flow in the vertebral arteries is impaired and enough oxygen does not enter 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, shortness of breath, everything can end in choking.
- At night, convulsions appear, which are accompanied by respiratory arrest, the patient snores heavily. Symptoms are aggravated when a person sleeps in an uncomfortable position in a dream, if the room looks dry, the patient seems to be suffocating. Therefore, in the morning he gets up broken, does not get enough sleep, during the day a person is constantly weak, inoperative. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes in the brain tissues may occur, due to 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, the blood supply to the vestibular apparatus occurs, when the functionality of the inner ear is disturbed, severe ringing in the ears can be observed, because of this, problems withhearing occur.
Often a person cannot distinguish ringing in the ears from the symptoms of other diseases in time. When the neck is touched, it rings in the ears if the patient is in one position for a long time. Other diseases differ in that the tinnitus is constant and intense.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- It hurts in the throat, it looks like there is something in the way.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe, swallow, the mucous membrane is dry, itchy in the throat. All of 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
Carotid arteries are involved in the circulation of the organs in the neck 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 dots may blink in front of the eyes.
- A person cannot concentrate on a particular subject.
- Bonds of view.
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 the blood does not enter the cerebral arteries. Often there are spasms in the arteries, they appear due to the fact that the nerve endings are irritated, the bone vertebral processes are deformed. You can bring the patient back to his senses by raising his legs horizontally. So it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, later there are violations of speech, movements.
Blood pressure failures with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that blood circulation in the elongated marrow is disturbed, disturbances in blood pressure may occur. With osteochondrosis, dizziness often appears, it is 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.
So, if at least one of the listed symptoms occurs, it is imperative to consult your doctor, diagnose the disease in time, undergo treatment, you may need a massage, special therapeutic exercises, in order to prevent disease. to get worse. Constantly monitor the condition of your spine - when walking, sitting, lying down.