Intervertebral hernia: a symptom of the disease and methods of treatment

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system are very common today. 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 ailment is quite extensive. The patient is usually treated with a painful syndrome to the doctor. Significantly less often a hernia is found during various routine examinations, when there are no painful sensations. Pains can appear with a long back in an uncomfortable position, physical exertion, sharp inclinations and bends.

Dystrophic changes in intervertebral discs in the lumbar region are more typical 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 course of the disease is a partial loss of sensitivity in the legs or perineum.

Stages of development of the disease

Specialists distinguish 2 stages of such a disease as an intervertebral 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.

The disease gradually flows into the second stage, 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 impressive regenerative properties. The ability to self-healing allows us to successfully combat most wounds. Although damage to the intervertebral discs is not an exception in this case, it takes a long time to get rid of such ailment, since it is completely difficult to cure the intervertebral hernia. But the main thing is to get ready for treatment in time.

Bed rest and maximum rest is the first thing to recommend to a patient who develops an intervertebral hernia. The symptom of improvement with mild disease can be felt after 2-3 weeks.

If the first recommendation was violated, and a person with a hernia, during an acute period of the illness, had an active lifestyle, the situation could become much more complicated. 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. Use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Occupation health gymnastics after the disappearance of symptoms to strengthen the muscles and prevent disease.

The above methods can by no means replace the visit of a specialist who prescribes all necessary medicines, and in case of serious complications, recommends surgical intervention.