Cervical osteochondrosis, and dizziness, fear and depression

Spine pathologies often cause completely unexpected symptoms.

At first glance, they have nothing to do with the disease. But - a person has osteochondrosis of the cervix, and dizziness, fear and depression can also easily become part of his life.

For successful treatment, it is important to correctly identify the root cause of these problems.

Dizziness in osteochondrosis: causes of occurrence

Cervical osteochondrosis is especially dangerous because it disrupts the blood supply to the brain. Deformity of the discs and vertebrae can compress the vertebral artery, which provides up to a quarter of the volume of blood the brain needs.

Dizziness is a direct consequence of oxygen starvation in the brain. In the milder stages of the disease, it usually occurs intermittently and for a short time. The head may feel dizzy after sleep or when there is a sudden change in body position. If the disease progresses, this condition can last for hours. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and visual impairment.

It is very important to correctly identify the cause of the problem. The head can get dizzy not only from osteochondrosis. The same symptom can be given by cardiovascular disorders, anemia and other diseases. In this case, the approaches to treatment should be completely different. Often, misdiagnosis caused people to be treated for years for hypertension or other similar diseases instead of dealing with the spine.

Blood pressure and cervical osteochondrosis

In this case, cervical osteochondrosis can also cause manifestations of vegetative-vascular dystonia. The reasons also lie in the fixation of the vertebral artery as well as in muscle spasms. Intracranial pressure reacts particularly painfully to osteochondrosis.

This phenomenon can manifest as headaches, a feeling of heaviness, tinnitus and visual impairment. The use of conventional drugs for the treatment of hypertension does not give results (or they are short-lived). Again, accurate diagnosis is the key to treatment success.

Increased pressure can also cause pain, so the manifestations of VSD in osteochondrosis can be very strong.

If, in addition to the neck, the chest region is also affected, cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, and a feeling of tightness in the chest may be noted. Again, heart medications do not work.

Osteochondrosis is very dangerous because it gives symptoms similar to the manifestations of other serious diseases. Many can be attributed to him and you may miss the moment when urgent help is needed for the heart and blood vessels.

What to do if you get dizzy with cervical osteochondrosis

If the diagnosis has not yet been made, it is possible to suspect dizziness due to osteochondrosis if it occurs when changing behavior. Also, the neck is usually split.

Vertigo can be eliminated by maintaining normal blood circulation in the neck. You can try self-massage as a quick-acting remedy. To prevent recurrence of attacks, you will need to undergo a course of treatment. What to do in a specific situation, the doctor will advise you.

Different medications and therapies may be required at different stages of the disease:

1. A course of muscle relaxants to relax muscle spasms.
2. B vitamins - they also have a beneficial effect on blood circulation.
3. Several massage sessions with a specialist, then regular neck self-massage.
4. Physiotherapy is essential - movements will help loosen stuck vessels and stimulate blood flow.

Prolonged exposure to fresh air works well. You should quit smoking and limit your alcohol intake, as these bad habits negatively affect blood circulation. And the main thing is to diagnose cervical osteochondrosis in time, and dizziness, fear and depression will not have time to develop.

Reasonable and unfounded fear in osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis gives manifestations not only in the physical sphere, but also in the psychological sphere. Often, this disease is accompanied by panic attacks and obsessive fears.

Their appearance has objective and subjective reasons. Unreasonable panic can be the result of a cerebrovascular accident.

But even more often fear is a consequence of other painful manifestations of osteochondrosis:

1. The patient constantly expects pain attacks and is afraid of them.
2. There is a fear of the possibility of training to become disabled.
3. The duration of treatment is frightening in the hope of not yielding results.
4. Some symptoms cause the prediction of other diseases (heart attack, stroke, stomach upset).

Such psychological reactions can be avoided only with the right attitude. The patient must constantly remind himself that osteochondrosis is not a sentence. Do not neglect pain relievers so as not to be afraid of pain. Relatives and acquaintances of the patient should constantly demonstrate confidence in his speedy recovery and maintain a constructive attitude.

Depression as a possible result of osteochondrosis

If such "psychotherapy" is not performed, there is a risk of depression.

This condition can have a whole range of unpleasant consequences:

1. Loss of performance, chronic fatigue syndrome.
2. Insomnia.
3. Mental Impairment.
4. Serious violations of self-esteem.
5. Menstrual irregularities in women.
6. Digestive disorders.
7. Numbness of certain parts of the body.

Neglected depression can also lead to suicide attempts, so ignoring its manifestations is dangerous.

Depression occurs as a reaction to prolonged pain and discomfort. Its appearance is also promoted by social problems that inevitably accompany patients with osteochondrosis.

1. The feeling of a missed opportunity to make a life fulfilled.
2. Prolonged "abandonment" of the work process.
3. Awareness that illness causes concern for your loved ones.
4. Feeling helpless, trying in vain - the disease does not pass despite the measures taken.

It is important to note that some pain relievers also have a depressing effect on the central nervous system and can lead to a depressive state. Therefore, strong analgesics should not be abused, using them only for deterioration. If there is no severe pain, it is better to use oils, massages and physiotherapy procedures. The patient's relatives should be aware that depression often prevents the patient from realizing their problem, so they will almost certainly have to "push" him towards treatment.

Treatment of psychological problems in osteochondrosis

In the case of severe depression with many dangerous manifestations, it is often necessary to use strong antidepressants. But you should know that all such drugs have an addictive effect and you can not use them for a long time. Once the most severe manifestations are removed, such drugs should be abandoned.

To get rid of fear and depression, first of all, it is necessary to treat osteochondrosis itself. A set of standard measures is suitable for this: elimination of muscle spasms, chondroprotectors to strengthen cartilage tissue, physiotherapy exercises. But at the same time it is necessary to improve the mental state of the patient.

1. Regular walks and moderate physical activity are needed. Light physical activity stimulates pleasure.
2. To normalize sleep, you need an orthopedic pillow or just a firm pillow. The bedroom should always be well ventilated.
3. Others must motivate the patient to heal.
4. it is necessary, as far as possible, to involve the patient in public life, family matters and official duties. In most cases, you can find activities that will not damage the spine. But the person will feel useful and needed.
5. In severe cases, the help of a psychologist and even a psychiatrist may be required. There is no need to be afraid - going to a psychiatrist does not mean losing your mind.

The main thing is "call to order" cervical osteochondrosis, and dizziness, fear and depression will cease to threaten. Against the background of a decline in painful manifestations, psychological rehabilitation will go much better.

But the best thing to do is to simply avoid these symptoms. It is worth starting to treat cervical osteochondrosis in time, and dizziness, fear and depression will never show up.