Intervertebral hernia: a symptom of the disease and treatment methods

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system todayare very common. There are many reasons for this, among which the main is a sedentary lifestyle. Osteochondrosis has long been located in the top ten ailments for the frequency of diagnosis. One of its most severe manifestations is the intervertebral hernia.

Symptom of the disease

In fact, the symptomatology of this ailmentis quite extensive. To the doctor the patient usually turns with an acute pain syndrome. Significantly less often a hernia is found during various routine examinations, when painful sensations are absent. Pain can occur with prolonged back injury in an uncomfortable position, physical exertion, sharp slopes and bends.

Dystrophic changes of intervertebral discs inlumbar region are more characteristic for people aged 18 to 50 years. About 50% of all neurosurgical interventions are performed due to the fact that patients had an inverted intervertebral hernia. A symptom of a disease that characterizes a similar phase of the disease course is a partial loss of sensation in the legs or perineum.

Stages of development of the disease

Specialists distinguish 2 stages of such a disease asintervertebral hernia. The symptom of the first of these is the appearance of uncomfortable sensations in the lumbar region (there may be weakly expressed pain sensations). Gradually, degenerative changes progress, and the structure of the fibrous ring deteriorates.

Заболевание плавно перетекает во вторую стадию, which is characterized by acute pain and a significant decrease in motor activity. At this stage, in 50% of cases, the following side effects appear in patients: various vegetative disorders, dry skin, its hypothermia, increased sweating. People suffering from this disease can often be distinguished by "compensatory" postures. Such a position of the body they are forced to occupy in order to reduce the unpleasant sensations that the intervertebral hernia gives them.

Methods of treatment of the disease

The human body has impressiveregenerative properties. The ability to self-healing allows us to successfully combat most wounds. Although the damage to the intervertebral discs is no exception in this case, but it takes a long time to get rid of such an ailment, since curing the intervertebral hernia is completely difficult. But the main thing is to get ready for treatment in time.

Bed rest and maximum rest arethe first thing that should be recommended to a patient whose intervertebral hernia begins to develop. The symptom of improvement with mild disease can be felt after 2-3 weeks.

If the first recommendation was violated, anda person with a hernia, during an exacerbation of an illness led an active way of life, the situation can significantly worsen. In 19% of such cases it is necessary to resort to surgical intervention.

So, the simplest recommendations for successful treatment of herniated discs are as follows:

1. Compliance with bed rest for at least 4 weeks.
2. The use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Occupation health-improving gymnastics after the disappearance of symptoms to strengthen the muscles and prevent disease.

Вышеперечисленные методы ни в коем случае не can replace a visit to a specialist who prescribes all necessary medications, and in case of serious complications, recommends surgical intervention.