Osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic disease of the spine, which damages the intervertebral discs, nerve roots and soft tissues of the spinal column.
The clinical picture of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is characterized by various symptoms.This disease is always chronic.With osteochondrosis, cracks appear in the disc, pathological mobility (instability) of the vertebrae and herniated disc of the intervertebral disc.In this case, not only the nerve root is most often compressed, but also the vertebral artery, which passes directly into the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The most common complaint with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is headache.Headaches caused by pathological changes in the cervical spine can be accompanied by dizziness and pain in the cervical and collar areas.
Causes of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
The causes of changes in the cervical spine are varied: prolonged stay in one position at the computer, static loads, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia, injuries.As a result of such physical activity, the outflow of blood through the vessels of the cervical spine is disturbed.Tension headaches occur.Headaches can occur sporadically or chronically and worsen with physical activity, coughing, bending or tilting the head.Usually, headaches develop slowly, are moderate or moderate in intensity, and are characterized by persistence and monotony.Sometimes it is a migraine, in severe cases it can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, after which temporary relief occurs.
Tension headaches, as a rule, have one-sided localization with radiation to the temporal and ocular regions;There may be heaviness in the eyelid area, pain in the eye, and decreased vision.In more severe cases, dizziness occurs, including loss of consciousness.The most severe form of tension headache is a temporary ischemic attack, until the development of an ischemic stroke.
Any headache requires careful observation and examination to exclude more serious brain pathology.If you have a headache, contact a specialist immediately - a neurologist.Clinicians have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating headaches of any origin.Timely diagnosis and adequate treatment prescription will save you from many problems and complications.
Where to start treating osteochondrosis?
If you suspect that you or someone you love has cervical osteochondrosis, we recommend that you start by consulting a neurologist and examining the vessels of the cervical spine.
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