Osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is rare; symptoms of lesions in the cervical and lumbar regions are more frequent. Thoracic osteochondrosis poses a threat to human health. Due to the peculiarities of the structure of the breast, given the symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis, the diagnosis is problematic. Therefore, the patient learns about the disease at a late stage.
The chest is not mobile like other parts of the spine. The breastbone is not under constant stress. The factors explain when the disease in the initial stages does not have 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 the spine and ribs provides a reliable and durable structure that is resistant to injury.
Osteochondrosis of the chest develops with a slight displacement of the vertebrae, which occurs under the influence of stress. Osteochondrosis will not make you wait 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, lower back.
Causes of pain
Painful sensations do not arise without a reason. Pain syndrome is a striking 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 their thinning, protrusion, the formation of intervertebral hernias. Pain cannot be avoided when joint changes occur. We are 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, improper application of it, threatens a person with radiculopathy. The medical term refers to the compression of nerve roots located in the spinal cord. Compression of the spinal cord should be attributed. The possibility of spinal cord injury is not excluded.
Pain syndrome
No matter how difficult it is to diagnose the disease, it will begin to manifest itself. In the early stages of the development of osteochondrosis, it is difficult to identify the symptoms; at a difficult stage, they do not hide their presence. Symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis are classically divided into two groups. The first is pain, the second is neurological manifestations.
The pain syndrome manifests itself in two forms: back pain, back pain. Often the pain is localized in the upper back, hidden between the ribs. Often this happens when, with body movements, turns, the onset of coughing, deep breathing, a person experiences severe belt pain localized between the ribs.
Attacks of thoracic osteochondrosis are confused with heart disease. This is due to a lot of autonomous nerve fibers located in the thoracic region. Thanks to them, the manifestations of osteochondrosis are similar to the symptoms of heart disease: pain in the left side of the sternum, the development of an inflammatory process in the gallbladder. It is possible that simulants of diseases of the stomach will appear - symptoms similar to ulcer, gastritis.
Neurological symptoms
Thoracic osteochondrosis presents a group of neurological symptoms:
- Numbness, flattening of the lower limbs;
- Numbness in the chest;
- Numbness of the abdomen, pelvis;
- Reflex tension of the muscle corset in the back, chest;
- Violation of potency;
- Disruption of the genitals, pelvic organs.
Complications of thoracic osteochondrosis are not excluded, one of which is considered shingles. It is important to identify the disease at an early stage of development. The symptomatology of the disease is extensive, uncharacteristic, there is a high risk of incorrect identification of the disease.
Panels
The disease has symptoms. Among the signs is the appearance of numbness in some parts of the body.
The person begins to feel tickling (appearance of goose bumps). With thoracic osteochondrosis, a sharp local decrease in temperature in the lower extremities is possible. Osteochondrosis is often accompanied by irritation, burning sensations and itching.
Osteochondrosis is characterized by increased fragility of the nails. The appearance of an unhealthy skin condition, peeling, especially on the face, is possible. The signs are associated with vascular dysfunction. Another sign is a failure of the gastrointestinal system, as a result of which a person with osteochondrosis often suffers from indigestion, gas.
Dorsago
Diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis begins with the identification of the main symptoms of the disease - vertebral syndromes: back pain, back pain.
Dorsago is a sharp pain of a sudden nature that manifests in the region of the breastbone. Often, the syndrome affects people leading a sedentary lifestyle, whose profession is to be at work for 8 hours a day, sitting in front of a computer. It should be assigned to drivers who rarely leave the place near the steering wheel of the car.
Dorsago is called "thoracic lumbago" because it unexpectedly hits the area between the shoulder blades, as if a knife is stuck. The onset of the syndrome is often accompanied by shortness of breath. Dorsago is confused with myocardial infarction. Treatment of the disease should be started earlier, otherwise it will not be difficult to confuse the disease. Improper treatment will lead to complex consequences of thoracic osteochondrosis.
Back pain
Back pain syndrome manifests at a slower rate, tormenting the patient for 3 weeks. It is simple to identify the syndrome, it consists of weak sensations of pain present in the inflamed area. The protests give a person discomfort, which prompts them to go to the hospital for help. With back pain, the following are possible:
- An increase in the intensity of pain with deep breathing, coughing;
- Muscle fatigue;
- Decreased motor activity in the neck, lower back;
- The appearance of muscle spasms;
- An increase in the intensity of pain at night, with physical activity.
There are two types of back pain - upper, lower. Along with the upper part, the main area of the lesion is in the upper part of the sternum (at the level of the neck), for the second option, pain in the lumbar region and the sacrum is characteristic.
It is important not to confuse the manifestations of back pain with the appearance of pneumonia; the manifestations are similar, improper treatment will worsen the situation. Osteochondrosis during lactation is manifested by such symptoms, treatment should be carefully designed, under the supervision of a doctor. The taking of drugs is chosen on the basis of acceptable drugs, it is unacceptable to risk your health, the health of the child.