Cervical osteochondrosis and dizziness, fears and depression

Spinal pathologies often cause completely unexpected symptoms.

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

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

Dizziness in osteochondrosis: causes

Cervical osteochondrosis is especially dangerous because it interferes with the brain's blood supply. Deformation of the discs and vertebrae can constrict the spinal artery, which provides up to a quarter of the volume of blood needed by the brain.

Dizziness is a direct result of oxygen starvation in the brain. In the milder stages of the disease, it usually occurs occasionally and briefly. The head may feel dizzy after sleeping 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 may be dizzy not only from osteochondrosis. The same symptom can be given by disorders of the heart and blood vessels, anemia and other diseases. In this case, the approaches to treatment must be completely different. Often, misdiagnosis has led to people being 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 pinching of the vertebral artery as well as in the muscle spasm. Intracranial pressure reacts particularly painfully to osteochondrosis.

This phenomenon can manifest as headache, heaviness, tinnitus and visual impairment. The use of conventional drugs to treat hypertension does not give results (or are short-lived). Again, an accurate diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

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

If the thoracic region is affected in addition to the neck, heart failure, arrhythmias and a feeling of tightness in the chest may be noticed. Again, heart medications do not work.

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

What to do if you feel dizzy from cervical osteochondrosis

If the diagnosis has not yet been made, dizziness due to osteochondrosis may be suspected if it occurs with a change in posture. Also, the neck usually cracks.

Dizziness can be eliminated by maintaining normal blood circulation in the neck. You can try self-massage as a fast-acting remedy. To prevent recurrences, you will need to undergo a course of treatment. What to do in a particular situation will be advised by a doctor.

Different drugs and therapies may be needed at different stages of the disease:

1. A course of muscle relaxants to relax muscle cramps.
2. B vitamins - they also have a beneficial effect on blood circulation.
3. A few massage sessions with a specialist, followed by a regular self-massage of the neck.
4. Physiotherapy is mandatory - the movements will help relieve constricted blood vessels and stimulate blood flow.

Prolonged exposure to fresh air works well. You should stop 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, fears and depression will not have time to develop.

Reasonable and unfounded fears in osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis manifests itself not only in the physical, but also in the psychological sphere. This disease is often 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, fears are the result of other painful manifestations of osteochondrosis:

1. The patient is constantly waiting for attacks of pain and is afraid of them.
2. There is a fear of the possibility of becoming disabled.
3. The duration of treatment is frightening with the likelihood of no results.
4. Some symptoms cause the expectation of other diseases (heart attack, stroke, stomach disorder).

Such psychological reactions can be avoided only with an appropriate attitude. The patient must be constantly reminded that osteochondrosis is not a sentence. Do not neglect painkillers so that there is no fear of pain. Relatives and acquaintances of the patient must constantly show confidence in his speedy recovery and maintain a constructive attitude.

Depression as a possible result of osteochondrosis

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

This condition can have a number of unpleasant consequences:

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

Running depression can even lead to suicide attempts, so ignoring its manifestations is dangerous.

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

1. I feel a lost opportunity to lead a fulfilled life.
2. Long-term "abandonment" from the work process.
3. Awareness that the disease of the will creates inconveniences.
4. Feelings of helplessness, futile efforts - the disease does not disappear despite the measures taken.

It is important to note that some painkillers also have a depressant effect on the central nervous system and can lead to depression. Therefore, you cannot abuse powerful analgesics, using them only to make it worse. If there is no severe pain, it is better to use ointments, massage and physiotherapy procedures. The patient's relatives should be aware that depression often prevents the patient from realizing his problem, so he will almost certainly have to "push" him towards treatment.

Treatment of psychological problems in osteochondrosis

In case of severe depression with many dangerous manifestations, it is often necessary to use strong antidepressants. But you have to know that all such drugs are addictive and you can’t use them for long. As soon as the most severe manifestations are removed, such drugs should be abandoned.

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

1. Regular walks and moderate physical activity are required. Slight physical activity stimulates pleasure.
2. To normalize sleep, you need an orthopedic pillow or just a low rigid pillow. The bedroom should always be well ventilated.
3. Others should motivate the patient to recover.
4. It is necessary, as far as possible, to involve the patient in public life, family affairs and official duties. In most cases, you can find activities that will not hurt your spine. But the person will feel useful and needed.
5. In severe cases, the help of a psychologist or even a psychiatrist may be needed. You don't need to be afraid - going to a psychiatrist doesn't mean losing your mind.

The main thing is to “call for order” cervical osteochondrosis, and dizziness, fears and depression will stop threatening. Against the background of reducing painful manifestations, psychological rehabilitation will go much better.

But the best thing to do is simply avoid these symptoms. It is worth starting to treat cervical osteochondrosis on time, and dizziness, fears and depression will never occur.