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 variety of symptoms.This disease always becomes chronic.In osteochondrosis, cracks appear in the discs, pathological mobility (instability) of the vertebrae and the formation of intervertebral disc herniation.In this case, not only the nerve roots suffer more often, but also the vertebral arteries, which pass directly to the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The most common complaint of 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 region and collar.
Causes of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
The causes of changes in the cervical spine are varied: prolonged stay in a position in front of the computer, static loads, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia, injuries.As a result of this physical activity, the flow of blood through the vessels of the cervical spine is disrupted.Tension headache occurs.Headaches may occur sporadically or be chronic and worsen with physical activity, coughing, bending or tilting the head.Typically, the headache develops slowly, is of moderate or moderate intensity and is characterized by persistence and monotony.Sometimes it is migraine in nature, in severe cases it can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, after which temporary relief occurs.
Tension headaches, as a rule, are unilateral in location and radiate to the temporal and ocular regions;There may be heaviness in the eyelid area, pain in the eyes and decreased vision.In more severe cases, dizziness, including loss of consciousness, occurs.The most severe form of tension headaches are transient ischemic attacks, up to the development of ischemic stroke.
Any headache requires careful observation and examination to exclude more serious brain pathologies.If you experience headaches, immediately contact a specialist - a neurologist.The Clinic's specialists have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating headaches of any origin.Timely and correct diagnosis and prescribing adequate treatment will save you from many problems and complications.
Where to start treating 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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