What symptoms can occur in cervical spondylosis?

This article discusses the symptoms and corresponding knowledge points of cervical spondylosis, hoping to be helpful to everyone. Don't forget to bookmark this site. What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis? During a cervical spondylosis attack, the corresponding symptoms mainly manifest as dull pain or dragging pain in the neck, shoulders, and back, dizziness, weakened muscle strength, and swallowing difficulties. The specific symptoms vary from person to person, depending on the actual condition of cervical spondylosis, so there are individual differences.

The main cause of cervical spondylosis is a specific disease caused by excessive strain on the cervical spine. The incidence of this disease has been increasing rapidly in recent years, especially among middle-aged and young people who engage in long-term sitting or standing work. Most patients do not understand cervical spondylosis and have doubts about its corresponding symptoms. So, what are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?

1. Neck, shoulder, and back pain Pain in the neck, shoulders, and back is the main symptom of cervical spondylosis, especially in the early stage, patients will feel persistent dull pain and dragging pain in the neck and shoulders. The pain becomes more severe after prolonged sitting or standing and will be relieved after proper rest or lying down. However, some patients may feel spasms in the waist, intense pain that is difficult to bear, and immediate bed rest is required. These symptoms are mostly caused by the rupture of cervical disc fibers.

2. Dizziness Dizziness is also a common symptom of cervical spondylosis. The reason is that cervical vertebrae lesions compress local nerve roots, leading to temporary cerebral hypoperfusion in patients. Severe dizziness is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and headaches, as well as other systemic symptoms. Some cervical spondylosis patients may experience paroxysmal dizziness during sudden movements, and severe cases may even faint.

3. Muscle weakness About 30% to 47% of cervical spondylosis patients may experience muscle weakness. The main reason is damage to the motor nerves caused by cervical spondylosis. Patients mainly experience difficulty in eating and easy dropping of food. The skeletal muscles of the limbs are mainly innervated by multiple nerves. If a single nerve is damaged, there will be mild muscle weakness. Damage to the main nerve roots can manifest as motor dysfunction.

4. Swallowing difficulties Cervical spondylosis can also affect swallowing function in patients, so most patients will experience swallowing difficulties. This is because the posterior wall of the esophagus in cervical spondylosis patients is directly compressed by certain cervical vertebrae, causing autonomic nerve disorders. When the esophagus spasm is in an excessively relaxed state, patients will experience difficulty in swallowing and other obstructive symptoms.

The symptoms of cervical spondylosis are prominent, but different patients may have different types of cervical spondylosis and different physical conditions, so the symptoms may also vary. Therefore, diagnosing cervical spondylosis based solely on its corresponding symptoms is not enough and further examinations are needed for diagnosis.

What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis? In the early stages of cervical spondylosis, there is pain in the neck. It is possible to experience dizziness and numbness of the hands. In severe cases, it can affect the production of muscle strength, muscle atrophy, severe pain, and impaired lower limb movement. It is necessary to avoid long-term low head labor, exposure to cold, or maintaining a single posture for too long, such as constantly looking down at the phone or working at a desk. You can raise both hands and walk with your head held high. Exercises like writing the Chinese character "米" with the neck can strengthen muscle strength, and neck braces can be used for protection. It is important to undergo regular check-ups, traction therapy, and rehabilitation training under the guidance of a specialist. Traditional Chinese medicine can also be used externally and orally under the guidance of a doctor. If there is severe limb weakness, numbness, a feeling of stepping on cotton with the lower limbs, and serious compression of the spinal cord, surgery may be necessary.

What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis is mainly caused by degenerative changes in the cervical intervertebral disc and cervical spine and its associated structures. The pathogenesis of cervical spondylosis is similar to that of lumbar disc herniation and cannot be explained solely by mechanical compression factors. Vascular and chemical factors also play a role, leading to edema and inflammation, which trigger or worsen neurological symptoms.

Traditional treatment methods for cervical spondylosis: 1. Conservative treatment: Currently, the best treatment method for cervical spondylosis is medication. There are specialized medications for clinical treatment of cervical spondylosis, such as the "Jiyutang cervical spondylosis Shungu AnYutie" which can be applied externally to achieve healing. There are also other options like Taobao Tianmao and Jingdong.

2. Surgical treatment: If cervical spondylosis recurs and there are signs of paralysis, surgical treatment must be considered. However, if the condition has not reached that point, surgery should not be the preferred option because it involves greater trauma and has a higher risk of complications for the patient.

Preventive measures: (1) It is not advisable to work, read or use the internet in a state of excessive neck fatigue. Prolonged work in such a state will only lead to more severe neck strain. (2) Sufficient sleep is necessary to completely eliminate neck fatigue. (3) If your eyes are also tired, it is recommended to do eye exercises and eye massages to relieve eye strain, as eye fatigue can also lead to neck strain.

(4) If you have to work long-term without extra time to do neck exercises, you can also use some online functions for the prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis to reduce the fatigue of your neck and avoid repetitive movements for a long time. What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?

Cervical spondylosis is characterized by neck pain and soreness, as well as radiating pain and numbness in the upper limbs, functional impairment, weakness in the lower limbs, and abnormal sensations. Different clinical symptoms are shown according to specific subtypes. For example, in myelopathic cervical spondylosis, the intervertebral disc compresses the spinal cord centrally, causing sensory nerve disorders. Gradually, there will be aggravated sensory and motor nerve disorders. Typical symptoms of patients include bilateral lower limb weakness and a feeling of walking on cotton under the soles of the feet, which are typical manifestations of myelopathic cervical spondylosis. Radicular cervical spondylosis is consistent with the etiology of neurologic symptoms caused by lumbar disc herniation. The herniated intervertebral disc compresses the nerve root, causing sensory and motor impairments in the innervation area. Deviation of the head to one side causes excessive compression on the affected segment of the nerve, resulting in pain and numbness on one side of the limb. Additionally, vertebral artery cervical spondylosis is caused by hypertrophy and vascular pathology, leading to posterior circulation ischemia. If there is transient vascular spasm, patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) may suddenly faint and lose consciousness, but the symptoms are generally relatively short and quickly relieved.

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