Osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic disease of the spine, which 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 number of symptoms.This disease always becomes chronic.With osteochondrosis, cracks appear in the discs, pathological mobility (instability) of the vertebrae and herniation of the intervertebral discs are formed.In this case, not only the nerve roots suffer more often from compression, but also the vertebral arteries, which pass directly 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 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 different: prolonged sitting in a position at the computer, static loads, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia, injuries.As a result of such physical activity, blood flow through the vessels of the cervical spine is interrupted.A tension headache occurs.Headaches can occur sporadically or chronically and worsen with physical activity, coughing, bending or tilting the head.Typically, a headache develops slowly, is moderate or moderate in intensity and is characterized by persistence and monotony.Sometimes it has the nature of a migraine, in severe cases it can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, after which temporary relief occurs.
Tension headaches, as a rule, have a unilateral localization with radiation in the temporal and ocular region;there may be heaviness in the eyelid area, eye pain and reduced vision.In the most 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 careful observation and examination to rule out a more serious brain pathology.If you have a headache, immediately contact a specialist - a neurologist.Clinic specialists have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating headaches of any origin.An accurate and timely diagnosis and the prescription of adequate treatment will save you from many troubles and complications.
Where to start the treatment of osteochondrosis?
If you suspect that you or your loved ones have cervical osteochondrosis, we recommend that you start by consulting a neurologist and examining the vessels of the cervical spine.
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