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The consequences of herniation of the cervical spine

A herniated disc – a rather dangerous condition that is able to deliver its owner ample troubles, most of which is pain in the load on the spine. In severe cases, a herniated spine may cause paralysis. Full or partial paralysis – this is due to the fact in which the spine develops pathology.

Gryzha mezhpozvonochnyh diskov

In the cervical spine the herniated disc is formed not as often as in the lumbar. It accounts for less than 20% of all diagnosed cases of pathology. The spine is the most mobile and has a permanent load – supports the head in the correct position. Therefore, a muscular corset of a backbone here is more developed. In addition, the diameter of the vertebrae themselves in this Department is much smaller. About the prevention of this disease do not often think, and so dangerous than the hernia, in a hurry to meet you when the disease is already diagnosed.

Types of hernias

Depending on the value of education are distinguished:

  • Produziu (purposee the kernel only starts bulging through another ruptured fibrous ring);
  • Prolaps (integrity of the fibrous ring is broken and the core is pressed through a breakthrough for 3-6 mm);
  • Extrusion (purposee the core protrudes beyond the intervertebral disc and in place it helps to keep the longitudinal ligament of the spine);
  • Sequestration (the amount of protrusion of the nucleus pulposus can reach 15 mm and longitudinal ligament is no longer able to hold the protrusion, and the kernel will fall through to the spinal canal).

Sequestration is rare, but if diagnosed, requires emergency treatment.

Depending on the location of herniation of the cervical vertebral column can be:

  • Rear (internal). Protrusion of the nucleus pulposus occurs directly into the spinal canal. Manifested pronounced symptoms.
  • Front hernia protrude in the direction of the abdominal cavity. In the cervical spine in the direction of the larynx. In both cases, from the loss of nucleus pulposus there is no blood vessels and nerve endings, which could be constricted hernia. So in this case, much discomfort the patient feels.
  • C6 and C7. Hernia is formed between these two vertebrae. In this case, blood vessels and nerve endings are clamped hernias quite often. The patient may complain of frequent migrane pain, it significantly changes the complexion.
  • Side or lateral growths develop on the edges of drives and do not touch the spinal canal. At lateral hernia may be some not clearly expressed symptoms of the disease.

Simptomy zabolevaniya

On the presence of a hernia of the cervical spine may indicate the following symptoms:

  • Sharp pain in the upper extremities;
  • Regular headaches without a specific localization. Sick maybe the whole head, and maybe the pain will be concentrated in certain areas.
  • If the hernia is located between the 2nd and 3rd vertebrae, the patient may lose the feeling in my language and to have the feeling like something stuck in the throat, that provokes constant coughing
  • Due to the displacement of the cervical arteries impaired blood flow to the brain and, therefore, may feel weakness, dizziness, fainting;
  • Jumps in blood pressure;
  • A feeling of tingling on the fingertips, reduced sensitivity;
  • In disorders of the heart develop a sharp, aching pain, burning sensation in the sternum (cardiac pain);
  • During physical activity occur nagging pain in the shoulder, weakness, numbness in the area of the shoulder blades and collarbone. The discomfort may spread from the area of "chase" up to the elbows.
  • The patient may be overly irritable or whiny.

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A sharp increase in the diameter of the hernia can often indicate a clicking or cracking in the neck after which the neck and forearms there is a strong, shooting pain.

Simptomy

Compressions

A herniated disc occurs due to the rupture of the fibrous ring of the disc, through which begins to fall purposee core. Loss gelatinous, but quite elastic substance in the spinal canalcan lead not only to pain due to entrapment of nerve endings, but also injure the spinal cord.

Narusheniya zreniya

The risk of herniation in the cervical spine is not limited to the possibility of displacement of the nerve roots and the spinal cord. In the case of herniation in the spine there is a risk that cervical artery is partially or completely pinched the corresponding part of the nucleus pulposus. And this, in turn, can lead to loss of consciousness or ischemic stroke.

Neurological symptoms

To reduce the diameter of the cervical arteries can specify the following symptoms:

  • Cutting frequent headaches;
  • To reduce pain the patient may try to hold the head in unusual positions, and this, in turn, has a bad influence on the muscles surrounding the spine;
  • Visual disturbances (razdvajanje objects, blur);
  • Insomnia; for recreation often have to take sleeping pills;
  • Short-term memory, attention span;
  • When sudden movements occur dizziness and tinnitus.

Simptomy zabolevaniya

Inflammation of nerves

We have already mentioned the likelihood of ischemic stroke due to displacement by tumors of the cervical arteries that pass through the spine. In the absence of proper treatment, the muscles and ligaments surrounding the hernia, start to swell. Developing cervical radiculitis, which is very difficult to treat and cause the patient very severe pain. These patients are forced to limit neck movement, since any sudden rotation of the head or tilting the can lead to sharp pain and by displacement of the nerve fibers. As a result of this condition may develop loss of sensation in some body parts, paralysis and the same stroke.

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Risk groups

At risk are tall people, taller than 170cm and older than 30 years. Herniation of the cervical spine is a consequence of scoliosis, kyphosis, degenerative disc disease or other pathologies of the locomotor apparatus, which are not noticed in time. In addition, to trigger the occurrence of hernia can bumps and bruises due to falls and hypothermia.

Hernia in the cervical spine often develops as a result of a sedentary lifestyle and insufficient physical activity.

Cartilage has no blood vessels and its nutrition occurs due to the movement of deep muscles of the back. To improve cartilage nutrition helps ensure sufficient load surrounding muscles. In the absence of load the structure of the annulus is changed and it can break at any careless movement or fall.

Gruppa riska

Often, a hernia of the cervical diagnosed in people with excess weight and incorrect posture, smokers, and persons who have a long time to be in one position (driving or computer).

In men this disease are diagnosed less frequently, so women should pay more attention to their condition. To a pathology can lead a sedentary lifestyle, and excessive stress. But sufficient and regular physical activity will help to minimize the risks of development of pathology.