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 always becomes chronic.With osteochondrosis, cracks appear in the discs, pathological mobility (instability) of the vertebrae and intervertebral disc herniations are formed.In this case, not only the nerve roots most often suffer from compression, but also the vertebral arteries, which pass directly into the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The most common problem with 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 cervix and cervix.
Causes of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
The causes of changes in the cervical spine are varied: prolonged stay in one position in front of the computer, static loads, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia, injuries.As a result of such physical activity, the flow of blood through the vessels of the cervical spine is disrupted.Tension headaches occur.Headaches may occur sporadically or be chronic and worsen with physical activity, coughing, bending or tilting the head.As a rule, a headache develops slowly, is of moderate or moderate intensity and is characterized by persistence and monotony.Sometimes it is a migraine, in severe cases it can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, after which temporary relief occurs.
Tension headaches generally have a unilateral localization with irradiation of the temporal and ocular region;there may be heaviness in the eyelids, pain in the eyes and decreased vision.In more serious cases, dizziness or even loss of consciousness may occur.The most serious form of tension headache is transient ischemic attacks, which can lead to the development of an ischemic stroke.
Any headache requires careful observation and examination to exclude more serious brain pathology.If you experience headaches, immediately contact a specialist - a neurologist.The Clinic's specialists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of headaches of any origin.Timely and correct diagnosis and prescription of adequate 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 consult a neurologist and examine the vessels of the cervical spine.
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