A disease like thoracic osteochondrosis is quite common, but much less common than other forms of the disease.Initially, it occurs without obvious symptoms, so it is often diagnosed in a complicated form when the pain becomes pronounced.
Occurrence of thoracic osteonecrosis
In modern medicine, the cause of breast osteonecrosis has not yet been determined.Although there are influencing factors that are considered indirect causes of the incident.They are as follows:
- Hereditary.If your closest relatives have suffered from such a disease, there is a high probability that sooner or later it will manifest itself.For this reason, when collecting a history, doctors ask about genetic diseases that relatives have.
- Changes that the body goes through as it grows and ages.Intervertebral discs inevitably undergo metaplasia, depending on the contraction of hydrophilic tissues and the decrease in chondroitin sulfate synthesis.
- Injuries to the back are received once or become chronic.The second option is typical for professional athletes or people whose activities involve heavy physical exertion.
- Microcirculatory disorders in the spine.May be complicated by atherosclerosis.
Thoracic osteonecrosis has many different symptoms.Because all internal organs "rest" on the spine, progressive disease can lead to damage to the liver, kidneys, pancreas, heart and intestinal diseases.Most often, osteonecrosis of the chest is felt when there is pain between the ribs, pain when exhaling and inhaling, discomfort when raising the arms and bending the trunk.
This form of osteoarthritis is often identified by pain between the ribs, making breathing difficult.The pain is felt much stronger at night, with hypothermia, shaking, bending and turning.Usually such symptoms are attributed to heart disease, the difference is that with diseases of the spine, pain occurs for a longer period of time, and nitroglycerin does not eliminate the pain.Heart disease can cause blood pressure to “skyrocket,” which does not happen with osteonecrosis.
Dorsago and back pain
Dorsago is a sharp pain in the chest that comes on suddenly.It often manifests in people who sit in a bent position for long periods of time.
Sudden standing up after sitting for a long time can be observed.The pain was so intense - that breathing became difficult.Increased muscle tension occurs, leading to reduced movement in various parts of the spine.
Darsalgia has no particularly obvious manifestations for 3 weeks.Accompanied by feelings of discomfort rather than pain.Severe pain can only occur when sighing, turning and bending.There may be increased muscle tension and stiffness in the upper and lower back.
Like dorsago, the pain is worse at night.
To eliminate pain, you need to walk a little.
Symptoms may also occur that make accurate diagnosis difficult.With disease in the upper part of the chest, pain may appear in the pharynx and esophagus.When the middle part of the spine is affected, sensation will appear in the right lower quadrant, which is also a symptom of pancreatitis, cholecystitis and other diseases.With osteonecrosis in the lower chest area, symptoms similar to enteropathy occur.
During research, experts established a link between pain and physical activity.Usually, the pain appears after lunch, intensifies at night but gradually subsides after a good night's sleep.You should not delay treatment of this disease because it can lead to more serious pathologies of other organs and systems.The most dangerous of them is cardiovascular pathology, as well as dystrophic changes of the myocardium.Osteochondrosis of the chest can cause disruption of duodenal activity and intestinal motility disorders.
Diagnose
The main diagnostic method used to determine the pathology of osteoarthritis is radiographic examination.The following symptoms are characteristic of this pathology:
- degenerative movements;
- spinal canal reduction;
- reduces the height of the intervertebral disc, forming irregular contours;
- bone development;
- The spine changes shape significantly.
In some especially complex cases, the use of computed tomography is allowed.But there is a high risk of exposure to radiation during this procedure, and therefore, if there is no urgent need, it is better to refrain from carrying out such diagnostics.
The neurologist also conducts a number of studies to identify possible disorders of the nervous system.Procedures include electromyography and observation of tendon reflexes.Cardiovascular observations are performed to monitor how the disease affects the functioning of the heart.Such studies can predetermine the occurrence of ischemic pathology and can control blood pressure.
Treatment
After diagnosis, your doctor may prescribe the following medications:
- NSAIDs.They are prescribed to eliminate pain.
- Corticosteroids can be used, but only in cases of severe pain.If the pain is not intense enough, its elimination is limited to taking non-steroidal drugs.
- Diuretics to reduce swelling.
- Vitamin B is used to stimulate blood circulation.
- Chondroprotectors are prescribed to regenerate damaged cartilage.
Ointments to treat this form of osteoarthritis are not as effective as expected and are more suitable for other types of diseases.For those who do not believe in or simply do not support drug treatment, there are a number of other methods that eliminate the use of drugs.These include acupuncture, electrophoresis, laser, cigarillo, vacuum, manual therapy, traditional massage, and cupping.For such treatment to be effective, it is imperative to contact specially trained specialists with experience in this field.Properly chosen treatment will help stimulate blood circulation, reduce muscle spasms and relieve pain.Proper physical activity is required, including therapeutic exercises and swimming.A rather important factor in the recovery process is proper nutrition.
Osteonecrosis of any kind and especially of the chest area is a very unpleasant condition.When the first symptoms appear, it is important to promptly contact a specialist so that the appropriate treatment can be chosen.Delay can make the disease worse.