There are many people who suffer from spinal diseases. These are old people, young men, women. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a disease of the spine, characterized by changes in degenerative-dystrophic nature; changes occur in the intervertebral disc 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 in a timely manner will help quick and effective treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine:
- Reduces mobility of the thoracic area;
- Pain between shoulder blades, lower;
- Painful sensation in the chest, having the character of a belt;
- Numbness in the chest (feeling of "creeping creep");
- Violation of the function of the genital organs;
- Pain in the heart, liver, stomach.
Pain is hard not to notice, to ignore. If it is not osteochondrosis, it is better to check for the disease. You can’t save time for health, you can’t save money.
A frequent symptom of the disease is pain between the shoulder blades, in the chest. A painful sensation appears with a sudden movement, a change of position (if you sit for a long time, then get up).
Often, people with chest pain suspect cardiovascular disease. Research at the clinic shows whether the suspicion is unfounded. Pain between the shoulder blades is common to everyone. If pain occurs, this is not necessarily a symptom of osteochondrosis. Probably overstrain on the vertebrae. Seeing a doctor is not something superfluous.
Cervicothoracic spine
The spine has parts, each of which is problematic for the patient. Osteochondrosis of the cervicothoracic spine is often accompanied by pain in the neck, discomfort occurs when turning the head. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine often affects the neck area. Due to the fact that the cervical vertebrae are considered mobile. Every second patient experienced pain in the neck. There are three types of pain:
- Pain that occurs when the spine is loaded (if you lift heavy objects);
- Pain that occurs at certain times (when turning the head);
- Persistent pain.
When the disease occurs, there is stiffness in movement, forced head position. Sudden head movements are uncomfortable.
cause
The cause of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is similar to the cause of other parts of the spine with osteochondrosis. The main cause is back muscle spasm, which puts pressure on the intervertebral disc. Causes of cervicothoracic spine osteochondrosis include lateral curvature of the spine, heavy loads, and prolonged stay in one position.
Muscles prone to spasms pinch blood vessels. Decreased blood supply, nutrition of the intervertebral disc. If you add weight, the result is a disease of the spine. In this part of the spine, lumbago is frequent - a sharp painful sensation that occurs with sharp movements.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is accompanied by difficulty breathing. With further disease, problems arise with the liver, stomach, heart. Cramps cause problems in the back and the whole body. Doctors do not recommend postponing the examination, treatment of osteochondrosis. The musculoskeletal system, the whole body suffers.
Severity
The severity of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is indicated by unbearable acute pain in the back, sometimes pain occurring in the sides. Increased pain is observed with deep breathing, sharp movements. Climate change has a negative effect on the body. Often, patients complain of pain in the back when coughing, at night.
There are two important elements in the structure of the spine in question. These are the upper and lower segments. If the upper segment is affected, the patient experiences pain in the chest, shoulders, abdomen. If the lower segment is damaged, the sensitivity of the segment decreases, hip mobility is impaired.
The constant pain sometimes changed his character - decreased, increased. The change is influenced by the nature of movement, weather conditions, body condition.
Treatment
It is possible to cure the disease. There are many medications designed specifically for the treatment of osteochondrosis. Treatment of chest osteochondrosis involves more than one type. Osteochondrosis will disappear with the help of medications, lasers. The drug has anti-inflammatory effect, relieves muscle tension. You should not choose the drug yourself. Medication will be prescribed by a doctor.
Medications have a negative effect on the gastric mucosa - the reason for a complete examination of the patient. You shouldn’t trust a friend’s choice: everyone’s body is individual, drug tolerance is individual. After the examination, the doctor will tell you what medications are needed for treatment.
Osteochondrosis is treated with laser. The procedure is more expensive than pills, but more effective. Need to consider tolerance, examination may indicate that this type of treatment will not work. Doctors often use drugs rather than laser treatments.
The disease spread
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is common. Doctors differentiate it mainly according to the frequency of osteochondrosis. Extensive osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine can be treated. If the disease becomes complex, treatment will be difficult.
To avoid difficulties, you should see a doctor on time, when the first symptoms appear. You can’t wait until the disease takes on a complex, self -medicating nature. Self -treatment will worsen the condition.
There are many clinics that will conduct an examination and show a 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 a visit to the doctor. The main thing in life is health. Your health, your loved ones.