Osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is rare; symptoms of injury to the cervical and lumbar regions are more common. Thoracic osteochondrosis poses a threat to human health. Due to the peculiarities of the chest structure, given the symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis, the diagnosis is problematic, so the patient learns the disease at a late stage.
The chest is not mobile like other parts of the spine. The sternum is not under constant stress. Factors explain when the disease in its early stages does not show pronounced symptoms. The chest has a complex structure, the immobility of the thoracic region is associated with the structure of the spine. The combination of spine and ribs provides a reliable and durable structure that resists injury.
Chest osteochondrosis develops with a slight displacement of the vertebrae, which occurs under the influence of stress. Osteochondrosis will not keep you waiting if a person has a curvature of posture, spine. The development of osteochondrosis is not as noticeable as in other parts of the spine, reaching a difficult stage, symptoms appear, similar to the manifestations of the disease in the neck, lumbar region.
causes of pain
Painful sensations do not arise for no reason. Pain syndrome is a vivid symptom of the disease. When osteochondrosis develops, the chest hurts. Manifestations of pain appear when a person has a deformity of the intervertebral discs. This means its thinning, protrusion, the formation of intervertebral hernias. Pain cannot be avoided when joint changes occur. We're talking about the formation of osteophytes, the destruction of cartilage tissue.
Late visit to the doctor, refusal to go to the hospital, lack of treatment, inadequate implementation of it, threatens the person with radiculopathy. The medical term refers to the compression of nerve roots located in the spinal cord. Spinal cord compression must be attributed. The possibility of spinal cord injury is not excluded.
pain syndrome
As difficult as it is to diagnose the disease, it will begin to manifest. In the early stages of the development of osteochondrosis it is difficult to identify the symptoms, but in a difficult stage they do not hide their presence. The symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis are conventionally divided into two groups. The first is pain, the second is neurological manifestations.
Pain syndrome manifests itself in two forms: back, back pain. Often the pain is located in the upper back, hidden between the ribs. It often happens when, with bodily movements, turns, the appearance of a cough, deep breathing, a person feels severe pain in the waist located between the ribs.
Thoracic osteochondrosis attacks are confused with heart disease. The fault is a large amount of autonomic nerve fibers located in the thoracic region. Thanks to them, the manifestations of osteochondrosis are similar to the symptoms of heart disease: pain on the left side of the sternum, development of an inflammatory process in the gallbladder. It is possible that simulators of stomach diseases appear - symptoms similar to those of an ulcer, gastritis.
neurological symptoms
Thoracic osteochondrosis has a group of neurological symptoms:
- Numbness, flattening of the lower extremities;
- Numbness of the chest;
- Numbness of the abdomen, pelvis;
- Reflex muscle corset tension in the back, chest;
- Power violation;
- Rupture of the genitals, pelvic organs.
Complications of thoracic osteochondrosis are not excluded, one of which is considered herpes zoster. It is important to identify the disease at an early stage of development. The symptoms of the disease are extensive, atypical, and there is a high risk of incorrect identification of the disease.
Signals
The disease has symptoms. Among the signs, note the appearance of numbness in parts of the body.
The person starts to feel ticklish (the appearance of goosebumps). With thoracic osteochondrosis, a marked and local decrease in temperature in the lower extremities is possible. Osteochondrosis is usually accompanied by irritation, a burning sensation and itching.
Osteochondrosis is characterized by increased fragility of the nails. An unhealthy skin condition, flaking, is possible, especially on the face. The signs are associated with vascular dysfunction. Another sign is a failure in the gastrointestinal tract system, as a result of which a person suffering from osteochondrosis often has indigestion, flatulence.
Dorsago
The diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis begins with the identification of the main symptoms of the disease - vertebral syndromes: dorsum, back pain.
Dorsago is an acute pain of a sudden nature that manifests in the sternum region. The syndrome often affects people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, whose profession involves staying in the workplace for 8 hours a day, sitting in front of a computer. It should be assigned to drivers who rarely leave the location near the wheel of the car.
The dorsago is called "chest lumbago" because it unexpectedly hits the area between the shoulder blades, as if a knife were being stuck. The onset of the syndrome is usually accompanied by shortness of breath. Dorsago is confused with myocardial infarction. Treatment of the disease must be started earlier, otherwise it will not be difficult to confuse the disease. Inappropriate treatment will cause complex consequences of thoracic osteochondrosis.
back pain
Back pain syndrome manifests at a slower pace, plaguing the patient for 3 weeks. The identification of the syndrome is simple, it consists of diffuse sensations of pain present in the inflamed area. The manifestations cause discomfort to the person, which leads him to seek help at the hospital. With back pain, the following is possible:
- An increase in pain intensity with deep breathing, coughing;
- Muscle tension;
- Decreased motor activity in neck, lower back;
- The appearance of muscle spasm;
- Increased pain intensity at night, with physical activity.
There are two types of back pain - upper, lower. With the upper part, the main area of injury is in the upper part of the sternum (in the neck region), for the second option, pain in the lower back and sacrum is characteristic.
It is important not to confuse the manifestations of back pain with the appearance of pneumonia; manifestations are similar, improper treatment will aggravate the situation. Osteochondrosis during breastfeeding is manifested through these symptoms, the treatment must be designed with caution, under the supervision of a doctor. The choice of medicines is based on what is acceptable, it is unacceptable to risk your health, the health of the child.