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How are osteochondrosis and VSD: causes, symptoms, treatment

Dystonia occurring on the background of the failure of the nervous system. Shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness – this is dystonia. Most often the disease is manifested in women. In the course of our observations and tests revealed that the cervical-thoracic osteochondrosis and VSD are interrelated. In pathological changes in the spinal column is pressure on the spinal nerves, disturbed functioning of the Central nervous system.

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VSD and low back pain

The cause lies only in the cervical osteochondrosis, but the majority of patients suffering this pathology. As you know, treatment of dystonia is aimed at the normalization of the nervous system. A doctor who will surely participate in the treatment of a psychiatrist.

Pain is the main symptom of degenerative disc disease that occurs when compression of the spinal nerve endings. In addition, the more compressed the blood vessels, which exacerbates the situation, there may be signs of dystonia.

Such diseases like VSD and cervical degenerative disc disease have similar symptoms, but the mechanism of destruction of the body is different. Important is the fact that even if the degenerative disc disease is not the cause dystonia, will still be a worsening of both diseases in ignoring of the treatment of one of them.

The main connection between the two diseases, disturbed cerebral circulation, one of the most dangerous consequences of osteochondrosis. Is the progression of dystonia.

Reasons

Because dystonia is associated with cervical degenerative disc disease, the causes are also similar. But there are several other causes not only the appearance of the disease, but also his aggravation. The exact causes have not been identified to date, but the main factors are:

  • Any curvature of the spine, including wrong posture, increase the load on the intervertebral discs;
  • Elevated irregular exercise;
  • Mechanical damage to the structure of the vertebral column;
  • Poor blood circulation in the spine and brain;
  • Violated the metabolism;
  • Sedentary lifestyle, frequent and prolonged sitting;
  • Immune deficiency, Allergy;
  • Diseases of internal organs;
  • Genetic predisposition;
  • Hormonal failure.

Be sure to read: types of osteoarthritis, degree and symptoms.

There is another reason, which is aggravated by rest and very frequently. Such is the instability of the nervous system, which increases under the influence of lack of sleep, fatigue and stress.

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Symptoms

Such diseases like VSD and degenerative disc disease have similar symptoms. And the first and second disease striking many subsystems of the organism. It is possible to carry out the separation of symptoms indicating disturbances in different parts of the body.

The heart and blood vessels

If a person is present VSD and osteochondrosis of the cervical or even thoracic, unhealthy for the cardiovascular system. A person feels the following symptoms:

  • Pain in region of heart;
  • Cold in the hands, maybe blue;
  • Pulse irregularities;
  • Violation of cerebral circulation;
  • Rapid heart rate;
  • Often numb hands;
  • Dizziness and migraines;
  • Pain in the neck;
  • Excessive sweating of the hands.

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Respiratory system

The strongest changes occur in the respiratory system. Man, feeling disorders, fast panic. Here are some of the symptoms of such disorders:

  • Commonshortness of breath;
  • Sometimes it becomes difficult to breathe;
  • Intercostal neuralgia;
  • Pain of a different nature in the chest;
  • There is a feeling of heaviness in the chest.

Nervous system

Such a pathological condition as a vegetative dystonia with cervical osteochondrosis is putting strong pressure on the nervous system. Not only that, human pain, and depression intensified by panic, fear of certain symptoms.

Damage to the nervous system of the body manifested in the following ways:

  • Sleep becomes shallow, irregular, defective;
  • She often suffers from insomnia;
  • There are neuroses, depression, apathy;
  • Man gets tired quickly, it is hard to Wake up in the morning;
  • Atrophy of the optic nerves, falls acuity and quality of vision;
  • Increased irritability to sounds and the slightest noise;
  • The pain becomes constant and depletes human;
  • It hurts to turn my head, especially in the morning;
  • Often there is an emotional outburst, may dramatically change the mood.

Digestive system

Because of the cervical or thoracic degenerative disc disease vascular syndrome takes new forms. When compressed nerves in the thoracic spine there is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. A person feels the following symptoms:

  • Subsequent nausea with retching;
  • Heartburn;
  • Bloating;
  • Diarrhea;
  • Bad digestion.

The degree of manifestation of symptoms depends on the stage of progression of dystonia and degenerative disc disease. In some cases, people have had problems even in the work of the genitourinary system.

Diagnosis

If a person experiences pain in the back, neck or other area, it is better first to go to the district physician. He will have an individual inspection and can tell you what tests must pass. After all this is a clear preliminary picture of the disease and a referral to the narrow specialist – a neurologist. Neurologist conducts palpation of the vertebrae in the desired area and make a preliminary conclusion.

Next, you need to go through a thorough inspection, they come in several types:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging is the most effective, painless and safe examination method;
  • Computed tomography is also an effective method for osteoarthritis, but has some contraindications and almost no information on damage to the soft tissue;
  • X – rays- gives an incomplete picture of the disease, ineffective method of diagnosis, but cheap and available.

If the results of the study showed the presence of vascular dystonia, osteochondrosis, it is necessary to pass a number of examinations. This in-depth study of patterns of pathology is to develop a plan for treatment.

Among these surveys are:

  • Electrocardiography – if you noticed rapid heart rate;
  • Ultrasound of the heart and chest region;
  • An abdominal ultrasound.

It is crucial to determine the presence of additional pathologies related dystonia, to develop an effective course of treatment.

Treatment

When you first notice signs of VSD and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is necessary to consult a therapist. On the basis of some private surveys, the therapist will take you to the narrow specialist to confirm the diagnosis.

Professionals who are engaged in the treatment of VVD in the low back pain – osteopaths and neurologists.

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Medication

After a precise diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe a course of necessary medicines. A combination of drugs is chosen for each patient based on individual characteristics and stage of the disease. It looks like the total list of all prescribed drugs:

  • Chondro – accelerate the process of cartilage regeneration and even stop the process of destruction of intervertebral disks.
  • Nonsteroidal anti – inflammatory drugs relieve swelling, reduce pressure on nerve endings.
  • Painkillers – used to restore the quality of life of the patient and normalization of the nervous system;
  • Antidepressants if the pain is very much;
  • Muscle relaxants – reduce muscle stiffness, eliminate spasms.

Massage

Massage if osteochondrosis is present vegetative syndrome, will be particularly effective. It is important to find a highly qualified specialist who will know all the techniques. Massage of the cervical region is a very serious matter. If the person is not confident in his professionalism cannot begin to massage. Any wrong movement can aggravate the disease can lead to pinched spinal nerves.

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Physical therapy

Physiotherapeutic effectcervical spine very effectively. Using such types of physiotherapy:

  • Stimulation mild electric current;
  • Treatments using magnetic fields;
  • Treatment with leeches, as a means of normalization of blood circulation;
  • Acupuncture helps with pain and spasms.

Exercise

An integral part of the treatment of VSD osteochondrosis are gymnastic exercises. Gymnastics helps to strengthen a muscular corset, reducing the load on the spine. If the spine be fixed in the correct position, the load subsides, the spasms will pass and the pain subsides.

It is important to begin the exercises very gradually and slowly, not to overdo it, not to damage the intervertebral discs even more.

Performing the technique correctly, you will protect yourself against the progression of osteoarthritis. Also some of the gymnastic exercises are very useful for rehabilitation after severe illness.

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Psychological help

Damage to the Central nervous system gives a person a lot of trouble. Prone to neuroses, mental disorders, depression, panic attacks and depression. Some people with unstable nervous system is simply unable to overcome depression on their own. To them is assigned the help of the therapist. After all neuroses can greatly weaken the immune system, increase pain and aggravate the situation.

Traditional methods

Treatment of dystonia with cervical osteochondrosis should be comprehensive. The complex can log in and folk recipes. It is important to discuss with your doctor the permissibility of the use of a decoction, infusion, poultice and etc. After approval by the doctor can begin treatment. Here are some folk remedies:

  • Compresses using horseradish. It is necessary to wash the leaf in boiling water and wait until cool. Optimal treatment – apply at night for several weeks.
  • Compresses with honey. Again, you need before going to bed to warm up the cervical(you can use warm water), coat with honey and cover with a clean cloth.
  • A decoction of celery. Cooking is in a ratio of 3 grams of vegetable per 1 liter of boiling water. After half a day of infusion it is better to use 1 big spoon before eating.

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Prevention

Diseases of the spine is an irreversible process. To completely not work, can only be in a state of stable remission. Sometimes it's easy to implement, sometimes very hard.

When the complication of VSD degenerative disc disease becomes much more dangerous and more difficult to get rid of the symptoms of pain. Much better to prevent such pathological condition.

You need to devote time to sports, lead a active lifestyle, to exercise, to respect the day. And yet it is very important to avoid stress, because all diseases are aggravated by disorders of the nervous system.