Nowadays, cervical bone tumor is one of the common diseases in people over 30 years old. In the course of the pathology, the discs themselves and the vertebrae are destroyed. Then, the disease affects neighboring vessels, tissues, and ligament systems.
The heavy reasons for the threatening prevalence of this disease, doctors call sedentary lifestyles and sedentary work.
In addition, the development of the disease is facilitated by:
- nervous tension, continuous overwork;
- worked hard;
- overweight; a disorder of
- in the functioning of the body's immune system;
- neck discomfort while sleeping;
- complications after infectious diseases.
Cervical fibroids usually develop in the elderly due to changes in the body as they age.
Cervical fibroids have 4 degrees. This article will look at the symptoms and characteristics of treating the disease in stages 1 and 2, since at this stage the consequences of the disease are reversible, complex treatment will help well, includinguse of drugs, traditional medicine, exercises, and physical therapy.
Stage 1 cervical fibroids
The early signs of stage 1 cervical necrosis are weak. Usually a person doesn't pay attention to them ("she blew, it will pass by itself").
The body usually signals the onset of a disease like this:
- pain in the neck, exacerbated with head turning;
- numbness and tingling sensation in arms and shoulders;
- general weakness of the body.
At the advanced stage of the disease, many people do not rush to see a doctor but think that the disease is caused by overwork, nervous stress.
The new pathological process begins its destructive activity. The discs have not yet completely lost their elasticity. Prompt medical assistance will help avoid further development of stage 1 bone necrosis.
The therapies combined with massage, physical therapy have the ability to restore the damaged area, completely cure.
Stage 2 cervical fibroids
Late seeking medical help leads to the progression of osteonecrosis of the cervix, which moves into a second stage. The deeper destruction of the disc occurs, the pathological process affecting the vertebrae and neighboring tissues, the blood vessels themselves.
Pinched nerve roots lead to non-focal pain that spreads to arms, shoulders, back, and below clavicle.
Patient visits cardiologist with complaints of pain in the heart area. During the examination, it indicated that the electrocardiogram was within the normal range and that painful sensation was caused by bone necrosis.
Stage 2 cervical fibroids manifest with the following symptoms:
- severe muscle pain in your neck;
- is incapable of rotating, tilting or lifting his head;
- severe numbness in the upper neck and shoulders;
- frequent headaches;
- persistently high blood pressure;
- reduced performance;
- a feeling of constant fatigue, a feeling of weakness;
- pulls pain to the arm, below the shoulder blade, to the back;
- pain in the heart area.
Continuous tension of the back muscles is observed, leading to displacement of the vertebrae. This can lead to scoliosis.
Treating a disease at this stage of development requires a more serious approach, which includes:
- drug treatment;
- medical examination and diagnosis;
- physiotherapy;
- acupuncture;
- physical therapy exercises;
- massage;
- strict diet;
- consultation of specialist physicians (orthopedists, surgeons, neurosurgeons).
The full course of treatment is developed taking into account the characteristics of the patient's body, age, severity of the disease, it can last up to 2 months.
Prevention of stage 1 and 2 cervical necrosis
To avoid attacks of cervical osteonecrosis, regular precautions should be taken.
The basic principles are as follows:
- Track your weight. Each additional kg increases the load on the spine. This inevitably leads to the loss of elasticity of the disc, and impaired blood circulation. Therefore, contributes to the appearance of bone necrosis.
- Try to move a lot. Sedentary lifestyle helps reduce muscle tone, all body systems start to work intermittently. Exercising in the fresh air, swimming, cycling, and walking are helpful.
- Hold correct posture. Do not slouch, keep your back straight when walking while sitting at the desk. To do this, do a few simple exercises every day.
- Select a chair with spinal support to work with the computer. Get up from your desk every half hour, and do a little warm-up.
- Eliminates foci of infection in the body. Any infectious focus in the body could set the stage for necrosis of the cervix. This is especially applicable to the ENT organs (ear, throat, nose).
- Adjusts body position during sleep and rest. Should use orthopedic mattresses and pillows. Their design ensures the correct position of the spine, allowing the body to maximize relaxation while at rest.
- The complex of daily physical exercises should include exercises to prevent osteonecrosis of the spine.
- Proper nutrition. Do not overdo spicy, fatty, and smoked foods. Try to include plenty of green vegetables, fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.
- Quit alcohol and tobacco. Now it's not only unhealthy, but also not trendy.
- Annual medical examination. Ultrasound, X-ray, and tomography can detect the disease in the early stage of development.
Remember:your health is in your hands. Following the simplest rules will allow your body to avoid a serious illness like cervical osteonecrosis.