What is intervertebral hernia? What are current treatments? Answers can be found in the article.
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Intervertebral hernia - a
the displacement of the deformed intervertebral disc. The most common
localization of a hernia - lumbar spine.
most often
This disease occurs between the ages of 20 to 50 years old and are one
of the most common causes of temporary disability and often
disability of the patient.
Herniated disks are a serious complication of spinal osteochondrosis.
Disease
It arises from the rupture of the intervertebral disc. formed at
This herniation, bulging backwards and to the side, pressing on a nerve root
at the point of exit from the spinal canal and causes inflammation,
accompanied by edema. This explains why the pain and loss
Sensitivity does not appear immediately after the onset of the disease.
strangulated
nerve root in the brain sends pain impulses that
perceived by the person as pain in that area, sensitivity
which ensures that nerve. Also in this area is broken
motor coordination and muscle strength.
Main
complaint is pain. Typically, pain occurs after moderate
physical exertion, awkward position in the workplace or
in bed tilt while turning in the direction, often
combined with weight lifting. Then, during the day there is pain
and weakness in the area of innervation. When movements, coughing, sneezing or
straining pain intensified and often become so strong that
People need bedrest.
When disc herniation
in the lumbar pain are often lampasny character
(Spread over the outer surface of the leg) may be permanent
or transient.
Besides pain may be defined violation
sensitivity, such as hypoesthesia (reduced sensitivity)
and anesthesia (lack of sensitivity), rarely - hypersensitivity
(Sensitivity gain).
observed autonomic
disorders in the form of decrease in skin temperature, swelling slack
(Pastosity) varies sweating, increased skin dryness.
Sometimes the patient can not straighten his leg because of the pain. may include the
neurotrophic disorders affected area as a slimming
(Due to muscle atrophy).
Diagnosis
neurologist or neurosurgeon if the described symptoms. For his
clarify the use of the following methods: computed tomography,
spondylography, radiography.
Treatment of intervertebral hernia
Usually this
the disease is 2-3 months in compliance with bed rest
and the rest - the best preconditions for a speedy recovery with no complications.
As well as in other diseases lumbar
the spine, it is recommended to lie on his back with his or provisions
on feet pillow, changing the position of the body and is located painless
pose.
To mitigate the severe pain can receive painkillers
and anti-inflammatory drugs. After 3-4 weeks of pain,
usually much weaker, but damage to the disc itself has
not cured, so in order to avoid possible complications in the form of
chronic lower back pain needs rest for another whole
months. Surgery is indicated in the presence of pain, resistant to treatment, or
when expressed motor disorders.
Another method of treatment
intervertebral hernia in the acute stage - spinal traction. it
very old way, interest in which has recently
increases again. Stretching creates a pressure drop
in the intervertebral space, which leads to the return protruding
part of the disc to its original place. It is necessary to find the correct
the direction of impact and choose the appropriate effort to
not damage the spine to a greater extent. when properly
carrying pain treatments should decrease, not increase.
After
acute phase of the disease to strengthen the weakened muscles of the back
and the return of normal mobility of the spine should start exercising
physiotherapy. More rapid and complete recovery
promotes massage.
Sometimes decreased sensitivity in some
places his feet and feeling of weakness it is observed after the disappearance
pain. This is due to the fact that a damaged nerve root still
He has not restored its function. Range of motion at the same time, as a rule,
It remains normal.
