The neck part is a mobile part of the spine, therefore, it is often exposed 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 twists the neck too much, turns the head the wrong way, it can all end up in a serious injury that will lead to the development of osteochondrosis.
Stages of development of osteochondrosis
- The early stage, when the first violations appear in the vertebral discs.
- In the second phase, there is a significant reduction in the gaps between the vertebrae, then the nerve endings can be pinched, there are unpleasant sensations in the neck.
- In the third stage, the ring starts to collapse, a hernia forms between the vertebrae, the spine is severely deformed.
- The fourth step is difficult, when moving it hurts a lot in the neck and back. A person cannot fully move. Sometimes it gets easier, the pain goes away, but they can form growths, they affect the state of the vertebrae, so it is difficult for the 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, which suffers from a lack of oxygen, biologically valuable substances.
The following signs of osteochondrosis can be distinguished:
- Neck pain that may radiate to the back of the head and shoulders. Frequently, severe headaches and migraines occur. Analgesics do not always help to relieve pain.
- Due to osteochondrosis, belching, nausea may occur, these symptoms indicate that blood circulation in the brain vessels is impaired.
- Body weight decreases, the body suffers from a lack of useful elements.
- Constant vomiting can torment, 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 enough oxygen does not enter the inner ear.
- A person suffers from 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. The patient has difficulty breathing, in difficult situations the person suffers from lack of oxygen, lack of air, everything can end up suffocating.
- At night, convulsions 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. So in the morning he gets up broken, he doesn't get enough sleep, during the day he is constantly weak, inoperative. If a person suffers from chronic shortness of breath, pathological processes can occur in the brain tissues, so attention and memory problems will arise in the future.
Tinnitus is a common symptom of osteochondrosis
With the help of the vertebral arteries, there is blood supply to the vestibular system, when the functionality of the inner ear is impaired, there is a strong ringing in the ears, as a result of which hearing problems arise.
Often, a person cannot distinguish the ringing in the ears from the symptoms of other illnesses over time. When the neck is affected, it resonates in the ears if the patient is in the same position for a long time. Other diseases differ in that tinnitus is constant and intense.
Sore throat due to osteochondrosis
- It hurts in the throat, it feels like there's something in the way.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe, swallow, the mucosa 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
The carotid arteries are involved in the circulation of organs in the neck and rarely cause severe symptoms. Most of the time, vision problems appear in old age, if a person suffers from atherosclerosis, hypotension. The following symptoms appear:
- A veil before my eyes.
- The vision drops.
- A large number of dots may flash before the eyes.
- A person cannot focus on a particular subject.
- Jumps of sight.
Gym, 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 because blood does not enter the cerebral arteries. There are often spasms in the arteries, they appear due to the fact that the nerve endings are irritated, the bony vertebral processes are deformed. You can bring the patient to their senses by raising their legs horizontally. So it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, then there are speech and movement violations.
Blood pressure failures with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that blood circulation in the medulla is disturbed, interruptions in blood pressure can occur. In osteochondrosis, dizziness often appears, which occurs due to the fact that oxygen does not enter the inner ear.
The 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 occurs, it is essential to consult your doctor, diagnose the disease in a timely manner, take a course of therapy, massage, special therapeutic exercises may be necessary, so that you can prevent the disease from getting worse. Constantly monitor the condition of your spine - when walking, sitting or lying down.