Osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic disease of the spine that damages the intervertebral discs, nerve roots and soft tissues of the spine.
The clinical picture of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is characterized by various symptoms.This disease is always chronic.With osteochondrosis, pathological mobility (instability) appears in the discs of the vertebrae and herniated intervertebral discs.In this case, not only the nerve roots suffer the most from compression, but also the spinal vessels passing to the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The most common complaint with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is headache.Headache caused by pathological changes in the cervical spine may 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 various: staying in a position at the computer, sleeping under static loads, in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia, injuries.As a result of such physical activity, the blood flow from the vessels of the cervical spine is disrupted.A tension headache occurs.Headaches may occur infrequently or may be chronic and worsen with physical activity, coughing, bending, stooping, or stooping.Typically, the headache develops slowly, is mild or mild, and is moderate in intensity and is characterized by persistence and monotony.Sometimes migraine in nature, in severe cases, nausea, vomiting, temporary relief occurs.
Tension headache, as a rule, has unilateral localization with radiation to the temporal and ocular region;Heaviness in the eyelid, pain of pain and reduced vision.In more severe cases, dizziness occurs, including loss of consciousness.The most severe form of tension headache is transient ischemic attacks, up to the development of ischemic stroke.
Any headache requires observation and careful examination to rule out more serious pathology of the brain.If you experience a headache, immediately contact a specialist - a neurologist.Specialists of the clinic have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating headaches of any origin.A timely, correct diagnosis and the prescription of adequate treatment will save you from many difficulties and complications.
Where to start the treatment of osteochondrosis?
If you suspect that you or your loved ones have cervical osteochondrosis, we recommend consulting a neurologist and starting by examining the vessels of the cervical spine.
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