Thoracic osteochondrosis is rare; cervical and lumbar injuries are more common. Thoracic osteochondrosis poses a threat to human health. Due to the peculiarities of the chest structure, considering the symptoms of chest osteochondrosis, the diagnosis is problematic, so the patient only knows about the disease in the advanced stage.
The chest cannot move like other parts of the spine. The sternum is not subject to constant pressure. The factor explains the moment when the disease has no obvious symptoms in the initial stage. The chest has a complicated structure, and the immobility of the thoracic spine is related to the structure of the spine. The combination of the spine and ribs provides a reliable, durable structure that can resist injury.
Osteochondrosis of the chest develops with slight displacement of the vertebrae, which occurs under the influence of pressure. If a person’s posture and spine are bent, osteochondrosis will not keep you waiting. The development of osteochondrosis is not as obvious as in other parts of the spine. When it reaches the difficult stage, symptoms appear, similar to the manifestations of neck and waist diseases.
Cause of pain
The painful feeling does not appear for no reason. Pain syndrome is a distinctive symptom of the disease. When osteochondrosis develops, the chest will be painful. Pain occurs when a person’s intervertebral disc is deformed. This means that they become thinner, protrude, and form intervertebral hernias. When joints change, pain is unavoidable. We are talking about the formation of osteophytes, the destruction of cartilage tissue.
Being late, refusing to go to the hospital, lack of treatment, and improper implementation can all threaten radiculopathy patients. The medical term refers to compression of nerve roots located in the spinal cord. Attributable to spinal cord compression. Does not rule out the possibility of spinal cord injury.
Pain syndrome
No matter how difficult it is to diagnose the disease, it will begin to show up. In the initial stages of the development of osteochondrosis, it is difficult to determine the symptoms; in the difficult stage, they will not hide their existence. The symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis are usually divided into two groups. The first is pain, and the second is neurological manifestations.
Pain syndrome manifests in two forms: back pain and back pain. The pain is usually located in the upper back, hidden between the ribs. It often occurs when a person has severe belt pain between the ribs as the body moves, turns around, coughs, and takes a deep breath.
The onset of thoracic osteochondrosis is confused with heart disease. The fault is a large number of autonomic nerve fibers located in the thoracic spine area. Because of them, the manifestations of osteochondrosis are similar to the symptoms of heart disease: pain on the left side of the sternum, the development of an inflammatory process in the gallbladder. There may be mimics of gastric disease-symptoms similar to ulcers and gastritis.
Neurological symptoms
Sternal osteochondrosis has a set of neurological symptoms:
- Numbness, flattening of lower limbs;
- Numbness in the chest;
- Numbness in the abdomen and pelvis;
- The reflex tension of the back and chest muscles;
- Breach of validity
- Destruction of genitals and pelvic organs.
The complications of thoracic osteochondrosis are not excluded, one of which is considered to be herpes zoster. It is important to recognize the disease in the early stages of development. The symptoms of the disease are extensive and atypical, and the risk of misdiagnosis is high.
Sign
The disease has symptoms. Among these signs, numbness was noticed in certain parts of the body.
The person begins to itch (the appearance of goose bumps). For thoracic osteochondrosis, the temperature of the lower limbs may drop sharply locally. Osteochondrosis is often accompanied by irritation, burning and itching.
Osteochondrosis is characterized by increased nail fragility. Unhealthy skin conditions, peeling, especially on the face, are possible. The signs are related to vascular dysfunction. Another sign is that the gastrointestinal system is malfunctioning, so people with osteochondrosis often suffer from indigestion and flatulence.
Dorshago
The diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis must first determine the main symptoms of the disease-vertebral body syndrome: back pain, back pain.
Dorsago is a sudden, acute pain that manifests in the sternum area. This syndrome usually affects people with sedentary lifestyles. Their occupations include working 8 hours a day in the workplace and sitting in front of a computer. This should be attributed to the fact that drivers rarely leave the place near the steering wheel of the car.
The back is called "chest and back pain" because it is hard and unexpectedly hits the area between the shoulder blades, just like a knife is stuck. The onset of this syndrome is often accompanied by shortness of breath. Dorsago is confused with myocardial infarction. The treatment of the disease should be started as early as possible, otherwise it will not be difficult to confuse the disease. Improper treatment can lead to complex consequences of thoracic osteochondrosis.
Backache
Back pain syndrome manifests itself at a slower rate and afflicts the patient for 3 weeks. Recognizing this syndrome is simple. It involves the presence of weak pain in the inflamed area. The performance makes people feel uncomfortable, which prompts to go to the hospital for help. For back pain, the following are possible:
- Take a deep breath and increase the intensity of pain when coughing;
- Muscle strain;
- Decreased movement of neck and waist;
- The appearance of muscle cramps;
- With physical activity, the intensity of night pain increases.
There are two types of back pain-upper back pain and lower back pain. As above, the main area of the lesion is on the upper part of the sternum (in the neck area). For the second option, pain in the lumbar and sacrum is characteristic.
It is important not to confuse the manifestations of back pain with the onset of pneumonia; similar manifestations, improper treatment can aggravate the condition. Osteochondrosis during breastfeeding is manifested by these symptoms and should be treated with caution under the supervision of a doctor. Medications are chosen on an acceptable basis, and it is unacceptable to risk your health and the health of your children.