There are many people who have experienced spinal disease. These are people of any age, boys, girls. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a disease of the spine, characterized by changes in degenerative-dystrophic properties; changes occur in the intervertebral discs located in the thoracic spine. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a type of osteochondrosis.
Symptom
Knowing the symptoms of the disease, going to the doctor in time will help in quick and effective treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine:
- Decreased mobility of the thoracic region;
- Pain between the shoulder blades, lower;
- Pain sensations in the chest, having a corset character;
- Numbness in the chest (a feeling of "goosebumps");
- Violation of the function of the genital organs;
- Pain in the heart, liver, stomach.
Pain is hard not to notice, to be ignored. If it is not osteochondrosis, it is better to check for the disease. You can't save time on health, you can't save money.
The most common symptom of the disease is pain between the shoulder blades, in the chest. Painful sensations appear with sudden movements, changes 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 these suspicions are unfounded. The pain between the shoulder blades is familiar to everyone. If pain occurs, this is not necessarily a symptom of osteochondrosis. Maybe too much tension on the spine. Seeing a doctor is not superfluous.
Cervicothoracic spine
The spine has sections, 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 region. Due to the fact that the cervical vertebrae are considered mobile. Every second the patient experiences 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, a forced position of the head. Sudden uncomfortable head movements.
Reason
The causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine are similar to the causes of other parts of the spine with osteochondrosis. The main reason is back muscle spasms, which put pressure on the intervertebral discs. Causes of osteochondrosis of the cervicothoracic spine include lateral curvature of the spine, heavy loads, and prolonged stay in one position.
Muscles prone to spasm pinch the blood vessels. Deteriorated blood supply, nutrition of the intervertebral discs. If you increase the load, the result is spinal disease. In this part of the spine, lumbago is common - a sharp pain sensation that occurs with sharp movements.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is accompanied by difficulty breathing. With advanced disease, problems arise with the liver, stomach, heart. Seizures cause problems in the back and the whole body. Doctors do not recommend postponing examinations, treatment of osteochondrosis. The musculoskeletal system, the whole body suffers.
Aggravation
Exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is manifested by unbearable acute pain in the back, sometimes pain occurs in the side. Increased pain is observed with deep breaths, sharp movements. Changes in the weather have a negative impact on the body. Often, patients complain of pain in the back when coughing, at night.
There are two important elements in the spinal structure in question. These are the top and bottom segments. If the upper segment is affected, the patient experiences pain in the chest, shoulders, abdomen. If the lower segment is damaged, segment sensitivity is reduced, hip mobility is impaired.
The incessant pain sometimes changes his character - decreases, increases. These changes are influenced by the nature of the movement, weather conditions, the state of the body.
Treatment
It is possible to cure disease. There are many drugs specifically designed for the treatment of osteochondrosis. Treatment of chest osteochondrosis involves more than one type. Osteochondrosis will disappear with the help of drugs, lasers. The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves muscle tension. You don't have to choose your own medicine. Medicines will be prescribed by a doctor.
Drugs have a negative effect on the gastric mucosa - a reason for a complete examination of the patient. You should not trust the choice of friends: each person's body is individual, drug tolerance is individual. After the examination, the doctor will tell you what medication is needed for treatment.
Osteochondrosis is treated with a laser. The procedure is more expensive than the pill, but more effective. Need to take into account tolerance, examination may show that this type of treatment will not work. Doctors often use medication instead of laser treatment.
Spread of disease
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is common. Doctors distinguish them mainly based on the frequency of the disease osteochondrosis. Extensive osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine can be treated. If the disease becomes complex, treatment will be difficult.
In order to avoid difficulties, you should consult a doctor in time, when the first symptoms appear. You can not wait until the disease becomes complex, self-medicating. Self-care will make the situation worse.
There are many clinics that will perform an examination and show the correct diagnosis. Do not be lazy to consult a doctor, do a test. Maybe help is needed now. You should not endure the pain, wait, postpone the visit to the doctor. The main thing in life is health. Your health, your loved ones.