Signs of degenerative cervical vertebrae can be seen at any age. Most often this disease occurs in the elderly, and not only lesions in the neck. Currently, however, there is an increase in cervical dystrophy in young mainly intellectual work. It must be understood that it is difficult to completely cure cervical fibroids, but you can stop its progression and significantly improve a person's health.
Causes and mechanism of formation
The process of cervical dystrophy starts slowly. The most important cause of the disease is a sedentary lifestyle and a violation of certain types of mineral metabolism.
If you can eliminate the causes of osteonecrosis of the neck, some of its symptoms will be treated quite successfully. Conversely, if the action of the cause continues, the person's condition will only get worse.
Under the influence of the root cause of cervical necrosis, the following changes will occur:
- the starting point is an obstruction in the lymphatic and circulatory systems;
- then there are degenerative and destructive changes in the disc, acting as a shock absorber between the vertebrae; its height and ductility are reduced;
- slightly later, there is a growth of bone tissue of the vertebra;
- all this leads to limited spinal mobility, increasing pressure on the vessels and nerves that pass through the skeletal apparatus of the spine.
The earlier the appropriate treatment is started, the greater the chance of slowing the progression of the disease and even a complete cure for the patient.
An exacerbation of the disease can be caused by any external or internal effects. It can be viral infection, cold temperatures, significant physical activity, even an increase in atmospheric pressure. The stronger the cause of the exacerbation, the more pronounced the signs of the disease are.
Features of cervical bone necrosis
The signs of cervical fibroids increase gradually, in the early stages of the disease they practically do not bother the patient. Only occasional dizziness may be noted. However, cervical fibroids cannot be ignored: symptoms at a later stage of the disease are difficult to eliminate.
Since the cervical spine is directly connected to the brain, in the event of degenerative changes in this particular area, many complaints from the central nervous system will be noted. This is due to a gradual and increasing decline in blood circulation and a metabolic disorder in the brain.
In many patients, symptoms suggestive of brain damage can be observed first:
- sudden change in blood pressure;
- dizziness;
- burning in the temples and diffuse headache;
- less temperature rises up to low digits.
Combined with the above symptoms, there are signs of neck damage:
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- pain eventually begins to spread behind the back, arms, and back of the head;
- restriction of mobility, when tilting and or turning head, a feeling of cracking, scratching, numbness or burning in the neck; Body temperature
- is normal.
As osteonecrosis progresses, the patient's condition worsens, exacerbations will occur more frequently and more strongly, it is difficult to completely cure over time, only to alleviate suffering alittle bit.
Unlike inflammatory processes, temperature rarely changes. In the later stages of cervical necrosis, the exacerbation does not actually go away, there will be a combined serious damage to the brain and spine:
- persistent increase in blood pressure or high blood pressure;
- constant dizziness and headache, worse with mild exertion;
- pain, burning and limited neck movement;
- body temperature may increase slightly, but it is usually normal.
The so-called vertebral artery injury syndrome happens quite often, when degenerative-dystrophy covers the middle part of the neck. Such people almost constantly experience a throbbing headache, pressure and burning in the temples, congestion and ringing in the ears, when turning their head - dizziness and even loss of consciousness. It is almost impossible to cure spinal artery compression syndrome.
In contrast, in some people you may see signs of injury in the upper extremities (with major changes in the neck and arm plexus):
- burns or numbness in all parts of the upper limb;
- is rarely dizzy;
- reduces skin temperature.
The consequences of osteonecrosis can be quite serious: persistent headache and dizziness, impaired memory and attention, constant paralysis of the entire neck.
Methods of treatment
An almost complete restoration of the skeletal apparatus is possible only in the early stages of bone necrosis and after its cause has been eliminated. Exacerbation of the disease requires more intensive treatment. In the later stage, the goal of treatment is pain relief, dizziness, and inflammatory changes. You can cure cervical bone tumors with the help of means like:
- chondroprotectors to restore the original structure of the cartilage tissue of the disc;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and inflammation; Multivitamin
- complex with high B vitamin content to improve the nutritional properties of nerve tissue;
- nootropics for the correction of serious disorders in brain tissues;
- complex of physical therapy and massage exercises (if severe dizziness and high blood pressure do not occur);
- physiotherapy (water, electrophoresis, magnetic field), while the temperature and pressure of the factor must be high enough, and burning is considered a positive effect.
Much of the treatment of osteonecrosis depends on the patient himself. The sooner the therapy is started, the more carefully a person executes the doctor's prescriptions, the more chances of success and a good quality of life for the patient.