There are many people who have encountered diseases of the spine. It's older people, young boys, girls. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a disease of the spine, characterized by changes of degenerative-dystrophic character; 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, going to the doctor on time will help with fast, effective treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine:
- Impaired mobility of the thoracic region;
- Pain between the shoulder blades, lower;
- Painful sensations in the chest that have a belt character;
- Numbness in the chest (feeling of "creeping creep");
- Violation of genital function;
- Pain in heart, liver, abdomen.
Pain is hard not to notice, to ignore. If it is not osteochondrosis, it is better to control the disease. You can not save time on health, you can not save money.
Frequent symptoms of the disease are pain between the shoulder blades, in the chest. A painful sensation appears with sudden movements, a change in position (if you sit for a long time, then get up).
Often, people with chest pain suspect cardiovascular disease. Research in the clinic shows whether the suspicions are unfounded. The pain between the shoulder blades is familiar to everyone. If pain occurs, this is not necessarily a symptom of osteochondrosis. Possibly overload of the vertebrae. It is not superfluous to go to the doctor.
Cervicothoracal spine
The spine has sections, each of which is problematic for the patient. Osteochondrosis of the cervicothoracal spine is often accompanied by pain in the neck, discomfort occurs when the head is turned. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine often affects the neck area. Due to the fact that the cervical vertebrae are considered mobile. Every other patient experiences pain in the neck. There are three types of pain:
- Pain that occurs when the spine is loaded (if you lift a heavy object);
- Pain that occurs at certain times (when turning the head);
- Pain that is persistent.
When a disease occurs, there is stiffness in movement, a forced position of the head. The sudden movement of the head is unpleasant.
Causes
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 muscle spasms in the back, which strain the intervertebral discs. The causes of osteochondrosis of the cervicothoracal spine include lateral curvature of the spine, heavy loads and a long stay in one position.
Muscles prone to spasms squeeze blood vessels. Impaired blood supply, nutrition of the intervertebral discs. If you increase the load, the result is a disease of the spine. In this part of the spine, lumbago is frequent - a sharp painful sensation that occurs with a sharp movement.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is accompanied by difficulty breathing. In an advanced disease, problems arise with the liver, stomach, heart. The spasm causes problems in the back and the rest of the body. Doctors do not recommend delaying the examination, treatment of osteochondrosis. Musculoskeletal system, the whole body suffers.
Aggravation
Exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is manifested by acute unbearable pain in the back, sometimes pain in the side. An increase in pain is observed with a deep breathing, a sharp movement. A change in the weather negatively affects the body. Patients often complain of back pain when coughing at night.
There are two important elements in the structure of that spine. These are the upper and lower segments. If the upper segment is affected, the patient has pain in the chest, shoulder, abdomen. If the lower segment is damaged, the sensitivity of the segment decreases, the mobility of the hips deteriorates.
The incessant pain changes from time to time - decreases, increases. The changes are affected by the nature of the movements, weather conditions, the condition of the body.
Treatment
It is possible to cure the disease. There are many drugs designed specifically to treat osteochondrosis. Treatment of osteochondrosis of the breast involves more than one type. Osteochondrosis will disappear with the help of medication, laser. Medication has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves muscle tension. You should not choose the drugs yourself. Medication will be prescribed by a doctor.
The drugs have a negative effect on the gastric mucosa - the reason for a complete examination of the patient. You should not rely on the choice of friends: everyone's body is individual, the tolerance of drugs is individual. After the examination, the doctor will tell you which medicines 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 the tolerance, the study may show that the type of treatment does not work. Doctors often resort to medication rather than laser treatment.
Disease spread
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is common. Doctors distinguish it primarily by the frequency of osteochondrosis diseases. Widespread osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine can be treated. If the disease becomes complex, treatment will be difficult.
To avoid difficulties, you should consult a doctor in time when the first symptoms appear. You can not wait until the disease takes on a complex nature, self-medication. Self-treatment will make the situation worse.
There are many clinics that will perform an examination and indicate the correct diagnosis. Do not be lazy to consult a doctor, get tested. Maybe help is needed now. You should not endure the pain, wait, postpone the visit to the doctors. The most important thing in life is health. Your health, your loved ones.