The part of the neck is a mobile 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, which is why 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, which will lead to the development of osteochondrosis.
Stages of development of osteochondrosis
- The initial stage when the first disorders of the spinal discs appear.
- In the second stage, a significant reduction in the gaps between the vertebrae can be noticed, then the nerve endings can be compressed, 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. One cannot move completely. Sometimes it becomes easier, the pain subsides, but growths can form, they affect the condition of the vertebrae, so 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
Compression of the spine disrupts the integrity of the spinal cord, 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 can 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 and 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 be painful, it is aggravated by turning the head, bending, walking. These symptoms are due to the fact that the blood flow in the vertebral arteries is disrupted and not enough oxygen enters the inner ear.
- Man 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 control breathing. It is difficult for the patient to breathe, in difficult situations a person suffers from lack of oxygen, shortness of breath, everything can end in suffocation.
- At night, seizures occur, which are accompanied by respiratory arrest, the patient snores loudly. Symptoms worsen when a person sleeps in an awkward position in his sleep, if there is dry air in the room, the patient feels that he is suffocating. Therefore, in the morning he becomes broken, does not sleep enough, during the day a person is constantly weak, unemployed. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes can occur in the brain tissues, due to which 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 is carried out, in case of dysfunction of the inner ear, a strong ringing in the ears can be observed, due to which hearing problems occur.
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 the noise in the ears is constant and intense.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- Sore throat, there seems to be something in the way.
- The person has difficulty breathing, swallows, the mucous membrane is dry, itchy throat. All this suggests that osteochondrosis has affected the nervous and vascular systems.
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 severe symptoms. Most often, vision problems occur in old age, if a person suffers from atherosclerosis, hypotension. The following symptoms occur:
- Veil before my eyes.
- Vision drops.
- A large number of dots may blink before your eyes.
- One cannot focus on a particular topic.
- Jumping eyes.
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 is due to the fact that blood does not enter the cerebral arteries. There are often spasms in the arteries, they occur due to the fact that the nerve endings are irritated, the skeletal processes are deformed. You can bring the patient to you by lifting his legs horizontally. So it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, later there are disorders of speech, movements.
Blood pressure disorders with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that the blood circulation in the medulla oblongata is disturbed, disturbances in blood pressure can occur. In 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, this 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 occurs, it is necessary to consult your doctor, to diagnose the disease in time, to undergo a course of therapy, you may need massage, special therapeutic exercises to be able to prevent the disease. from deterioration. Constantly monitor the condition of your spine - when walking, sitting, lying down.