The neck part is a mobile part of the spine, so 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 overloads his neck, turns his head in 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 vertebral discs.
- In the second stage, a significant decrease in the spaces between the vertebrae can be noted, so the nerve endings can be pinched, there are unpleasant sensations in the neck.
- At the third stage, the ring begins to collapse, a hernia is formed between the vertebrae, 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, which affect the state of the vertebrae, for this reason 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 tissues 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 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, to the shoulders. Severe headaches and migraines often occur. Analgesics don't 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 torment, it 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 sufficient 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 the help of him breathing is controlled. It is difficult for the patient to breathe, in difficult situations the person suffers from lack of oxygen, shortness of breath, everything can end in suffocation.
- 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 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 shortness of breath, pathological processes may 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 occurs, when the functionality in the inner ear is disrupted, a loud ringing in the ears can be observed, due to this, hearing problems arise.
Often a person cannot distinguish ringing in the ears from symptoms of other diseases over 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 due to osteochondrosis
- It hurts in the throat, there seems to be something in between.
- It is difficult for a person to breathe, swallow, the mucous membrane is dry, itchy in the throat. All 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 the neck organs 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.
- Sight falls.
- A large number of spots may blink in front of the eyes.
- A person cannot focus on a particular topic.
- Jumps of view.
Gymnastics, glasses do not help in this situation, it is important to complete the entire 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 vertebral bone processes are deformed. You can bring the patient back to himself by raising the legs horizontally. So it is possible to improve cerebral circulation, later there are violations with speech, movements.
Insufficiency of blood pressure with osteochondrosis
Due to the fact that blood circulation in the medulla oblongata is disturbed, disruptions 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, massage, special therapeutic exercises may be required, so that you can prevent the disease from get worse. Constantly monitor the condition of the spine - when walking, in a sitting position, lying down.