A fairly common disease in our time is cervical osteonecrosis. The number of people suffering from this disease is increasing every year. If people in adulthood were previously faced with the disease in question, now there are many young people at risk of the disease.
Symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis in men
Many factors contribute to the development of cervical osteonecrosis in men. The progression of the disease is due to:
- sedentary lifestyle
- weakened immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- overweight;
- cervical spine injury.
Symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis in men are:
- Breaks when turning the neck. If this symptom is not eliminated in time, it is likely that in a short time the mobility of the neck will deteriorate significantly. A crackling sound in the neck is a direct result of the destruction and displacement of the disc joints.
- Pain in the temples and occipitals. The pain is felt at first only in the cervical area, then gradually transferred to the back of the head. Muscle spasms cause such pain.
- Weak. It is about squeezing and damaging the nerves responsible for the normal movements of the limbs. This leads to muscle weakness.
- Faint. Poor blood supply due to bone necrosis leads to brain dysfunction.
- Visual impairment. This signal indicates that the disease is already in an advanced stage.
- Broken heart. The pain does not extend to the heart but to the chest. The osteosarcoma causes a strong heartbeat, which contributes to arrhythmias.
Symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis in women
In women, the muscles are less toned and the vertebrae are much thinner than in men. That's why the fairer sex, the faster the cervical spine deforms.
Causes of cervical fibroids in women:
- lack of regular simple physical activity;
- individual anatomy;
- the burden on the spine during pregnancy;
- Hormonal changes can cause the appearance of a hormonal hump that interferes with the movement of the cervical spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis in women include:
- neck and shoulder pain;
- sharp low back pain when turning the head;
- feeling of stiffness in the cervical spine;
- burning in the shoulders and neck;
- crackling sound in the neck when tilting and turning the head;
- muscle spasms with shoulder pain;
- feel tired;
- Frequent headaches.
Symptoms of vertebral artery syndrome with cervical osteonecrosis
To prevent unwanted dangerous complications (stroke), it is necessary to know the symptoms of vertebral artery syndrome in cervical spondylosis. Similar symptoms occur due to poor blood flow to the brain.
Vertebral artery syndrome is manifested by the following symptoms:
- sharp pain that occurs during a seizure in one part of the head;
- impaired coordination of movements, dizziness and nausea;
- cases of loss of consciousness are often observed;
- sparks and "floats" in the eyes.
Vertebral artery syndrome is characterized by pain with neck and head movement. Feeling tired can turn into a state of persistent drowsiness, resulting in a significant decrease in work performance. Over time, a sensation of a lump in the throat may develop.
If you experience any of the symptoms above, see your doctor right away. In this case, it is impossible to postpone the trip to the doctor. Delay can lead to irreparable consequences.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis when there is an exacerbation
An exacerbation of cervical spondylosis is almost always accompanied by severe, intense pain. A more serious illness can be caused by:
- Stress. Chronic anxiety causes the occipital muscle to contract, leading to poor blood circulation, which can easily cause headaches.
- Fall. During this period, the neck is very likely to cool down, and the circadian rhythm restructuring occurs.
- Exacerbations of other chronic diseases. Even the common cold can worsen cervical osteonecrosis.
- Static head position stretches.
- Incorrect treatment choices or self-medication. Improper treatment, unprofessional massage, and exercise (possibly contraindicated) can aggravate fibroids.
In the event of an attack, relax tense muscles by resting your head on something. We recommend using warming anti-inflammatory ointments, taking painkillers in the form of tablets. Try to wear a cotton gauze collar for a few days.
If the first bout occurs, be sure to see a doctor. Once diagnosed, you will receive complete information about what stage your disease is in.
Complex treatment of symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis in exacerbations includes:
- professional massage;
- supplementary gymnastics;
- physical therapy procedures;
- take anti-inflammatory pain relievers;
- proper nutrition. Reduce intake of meat, legumes and coffee.
To prevent cervical osteochondrosis, you should live a mobile life, it is important to exclude severe stress on the spine.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis with injections
In the treatment of symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis, traditional injections are highly effective. The advantages of injection are:
- almost instantaneous penetration of the drug to the nerve endings;
- inject drugs directly into the lesion;
- pain relievers have no medicinal properties but can relieve pain in 10-15 minutes;
- antispasmodic drugs that enhance mobility in damaged areas and neutralize muscle spasms;
- injections of chondroprotectors that help restore cartilage tissue;
- injections of non-steroidal drugs that reduce fever and reduce swelling;
- Vitamin B injections help restore nerve endings.
The following drugs can be used to treat osteonecrosis of the cervical spine:
- in the standard way, it is intramuscular;
- use a dropper;
- Therapeutic blockade, that is, an injection is made directly into the nerve endings of the affected body part.
Treatment of cervical fibroids is a very difficult and long process. If you don't want to face complications, be sure to consult your doctor when symptoms appear.