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 a variety of symptoms.This disease is becoming chronic.With osteochondrosis, cracks appear in the intervertebral discs, pathological mobility (instability) of the vertebrae occurs, and disc herniation occurs.It is not only the nerve roots that most often suffer from compression, but also the vertebral arteries, which merge directly into the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The most common complaint of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is headache.Headaches caused by pathological changes in the cervical spine may be accompanied by dizziness and pain in the neck and collar area.
Causes of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
The causes of changes in the cervical spine are varied: staying in one position for a long time at the computer, static loads, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia, injuries.This physical activity disrupts the outflow of blood through the vessels of the cervical spine.Tension headaches occur.Headaches can be sporadic or chronic and worsen with physical activity, coughing, bending or tilting the head.Typically, headaches develop slowly, are moderate or moderately severe, and are characterized by persistence and monotony.Sometimes it is a migraine, but in severe cases it can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, after which temporary relief occurs.
Tension headaches usually have a one-sided localization radiating to the temple and eye area;There may be a feeling of heaviness in the eyelid area, pain in the eyes and reduced vision.In more severe cases, dizziness and even loss of consciousness occur.The most severe form of tension headache is temporary ischemic attacks up to the development of an ischemic stroke.
Any headache requires observation and careful examination to rule out more serious brain disorders.If you feel a headache, immediately contact a specialist - a neurologist.The clinic's specialists have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating headaches of any cause.Timely, correct diagnosis and prescription of appropriate treatment will save you from many problems and complications.
Where to start treating osteochondrosis?
If you suspect that you or your loved ones suffer from cervical osteochondrosis, we recommend that you first visit a neurologist and examine the vessels of the cervical spine.
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