The neck part is a mobile part of the spine, therefore it is often exposed to a disease 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 overexerts his neck, turns his head incorrectly, 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 violations appear in the vertebral discs.
- In 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.
- 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, when 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, affect the state of the vertebrae, because of this, it is 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 spinal column is compressed, the integrity of the spinal cord is disrupted and 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 flow in the vertebral arteries is disturbed, problems arise with the brain, which suffers from a lack of oxygen, biologically valuable substances.
The following signs of osteochondrosis can be distinguished:
- Neck pain, which can radiate to the back of the head and shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Pain relievers do not always help relieve pain.
- Due to osteochondrosis, belching, nausea may occur, these symptoms indicate that 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 be tormenting, aggravated by turning the head, bending over, walking. These symptoms are due to the fact that the blood flow in the vertebral arteries is affected and not enough oxygen enters the inner ear.
- A person suffers from a lack of oxygen, this is because the phrenic nerve is irritated, it is responsible for the cervical solar plexus, with its help breathing is controlled. The patient finds it difficult to breathe, in difficult situations the person suffers from lack of oxygen, difficulty breathing, everything can end in suffocation.
- At night, seizures appear, which are accompanied by respiratory arrest, the patient snores a lot. Symptoms are aggravated when a person sleeps in an uncomfortable position in a dream, if the room has dry air, it seems to the patient that he is suffocating. Therefore, in the morning he gets up broken, he does not sleep enough, during the day a person is constantly weak, inoperative. If a person suffers from chronic respiratory distress, pathological processes can occur in the brain tissues, due to this, attention and memory problems 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 is produced, when the functionality in the inner ear is disrupted, a severe ringing in the ears can be observed, due to which hearing problems arise.
Often a person cannot distinguish ringing in the ears 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 the tinnitus is constant and intense.
Sore throat from osteochondrosis.
- It hurts in the throat, it seems that there is something in the way.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe, swallow, the mucous membrane is dry and itchy in the throat. All of 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 neck organs and rarely cause serious 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 can blink before the eyes.
- A person cannot focus on a particular topic.
- Leaps of sight.
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 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 their senses by raising their legs horizontally. Then it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, then there are violations with speech, movements.
Blood pressure failures with osteochondrosis.
Due to the fact that the blood circulation in the medulla oblongata is disturbed, disturbances in blood pressure can occur. With osteochondrosis, dizziness often appears, they occur 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 imperative to consult with your doctor, diagnose the disease in a timely manner, undergo a course of therapy, you may need massages, special therapeutic exercises, so that you can prevent the disease. to get worse. Constantly monitor the state of your spine: when walking, in a sitting position, lying down.