There are many people who have encountered spinal diseases. These are people of all ages, young boys, girls. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a disease of the spine characterized by degenerative-dystrophic changes; Changes occur in the intervertebral discs located in the thoracic spine. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a type of osteochondrosis.
Symptoms
Knowing the symptoms of the disease, coming to the doctor in time will help in fast, effective treatment.
Symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis of the spine:
- Decreased mobility of the chest region;
- Pain between shoulder blades, lower;
- Painful sensations in the chest, having a belt character;
- Numbness in the chest area (feeling of "crawling crawling");
- Dysfunction of the genitals;
- Pain in the heart, liver, stomach.
The pain is hard not to notice, ignored. If it is not osteochondrosis, it is best to check for the disease. You can not save time on health, you can not save money.
Common symptoms of the disease are pain between the shoulder blades, in the chest area. Painful sensation occurs with sudden movements, change of position (if you sit for a long time, then stand up).
Often people with chest pain suspect cardiovascular disease. A study conducted at the clinic shows whether the suspicions are unfounded. The pain between the shoulder blades is familiar to everyone. If pain occurs, it is not necessarily a symptom of osteochondrosis. Possible reset of the spinal cord. A visit to the doctor is not superfluous.
Cervical spine
The spine has sections, each of which is problematic for the patient. Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is often accompanied by pain in the neck, discomfort occurs when turning it. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine often affects the neck area. Because the cervical vertebrae are considered mobile. Every second patient experiences pain in the neck. There are three types of pain:
- Pain that occurs when loading the spine (if you lift a heavy object);
- Pain that occurs at a certain time (when turning his head);
- Pain that is constant.
When the disease occurs, there is a firmness of movement, in its forced position. His sudden movement is uncomfortable.
ᲛReasons
The causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine are similar to the causes of other parts of the spine with osteochondrosis. The main cause is spasm of the spinal muscles, which puts stress on the intervertebral discs. Causes of cervical osteochondrosis include lateral curvature of the spine, heavy loads, and prolonged stay in one posture.
Muscles prone to spasm constrict blood vessels. Deterioration of blood supply, nutrition of intervertebral discs. If you increase the load, the result is a disease of the spine. Lumbago is common in this part of the spine - a sharp painful sensation that occurs with a sharp movement.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is accompanied by difficulty breathing. With advanced disease, problems arise with the liver, stomach, heart. Spasm causes problems in the spine and the rest of the body. Doctors do not recommend postponing the examination, treating osteochondrosis. Muscular system, the whole body suffers.
Aggravation
Exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is manifested by severe unbearable pain in the spine, sometimes with pain appearing on the side. An increase in pain is observed with deep breathing, sharp movements. Weather change has a negative effect on the body. Often patients complain of pain in the spinal cord during coughing, at night.
There are two important elements in the structure of this spine. These are the upper and lower segments. If the upper segment is damaged, the patient has pain in the chest, shoulder, stomach. If the lower segment is damaged, the sensitivity of the segment decreases, hip mobility is impaired.
Continuous pain sometimes changes character - decreases, increases. Changes are influenced by the nature of movement, weather conditions, body condition.
Treatment
The disease can be cured. There are many drugs that are specifically designed to treat osteochondrosis. Treatment for chest osteochondrosis includes more than one type. Osteochondrosis will disappear with the help of medication, laser. Medications have anti-inflammatory effect, relieves muscle tension. You do not have to pick medications. Medications will be prescribed by a doctor.
The drug adversely affects the gastric mucosa - the reason for a complete examination of the patient. The choice of friends should not be trusted: everyone's body is individual, drug tolerance is individual. After the examination the doctor will tell you what medications are needed for the treatment.
Osteochondrosis is treated with a laser. The procedure is more expensive than pills, but more effective. It is worth considering tolerance, examination may show that the type of treatment will not work. Doctors often resort to medications rather than laser treatment.
Disease spread
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is common. Doctors distinguish it primarily according to the frequency of osteochondrosis diseases. Widespread osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is curable. If the disease becomes complex, treatment will be difficult.
To avoid complications, you should consult your doctor in time for the first symptoms. You can not wait until the disease becomes complex, self-healing. Self-medication worsens the situation.
There are many clinics that will conduct an examination and indicate a correct diagnosis. Do not be lazy to consult a doctor, get examined. Perhaps help is needed now. Do not have to endure the pain, wait, postpone a visit to the doctors. Health is the key in life. Your health, your loved ones.