How to diagnose cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a very common disease, which initially manifests as pain in the back of the neck, and then becomes more serious, causing low back pain. Many patients ignore cervical spondylosis, but cervical spondylosis can cause a variety of very serious diseases. Therefore, if you suffer from cervical spondylosis, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. Generally, the severity of the cervical spondylosis can be confirmed through CT, MRI, X-rays, etc., and then treatment can be carried out according to the corresponding situation.

Examination methods for cervical spondylosis

1. Lumbar spine X-ray: This is the most common method for examining cervical spondylosis. Through X-ray examination, it can be seen whether the space between the lumbar vertebrae becomes narrow and the related conditions of the spine. X-ray is not only helpful for examining cervical spondylosis, but also a good examination method for tuberculosis and tumors.

2. CT examination. Compared with X-ray films, CT examination is clearer and can show the specific location and shape of lumbar disc pain. It can also check whether there is a problem of joint hyperplasia. It has a high diagnostic value for cervical spondylosis.

3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination can be used to check whether there are other lesions in the lumbar spine. The relationship between the lumbar spine and other adjacent nerve roots and surrounding tissues can be clearly seen. However, if it is used to check calcification, the effect is not as good as CT examination.

4. Others: observe symptoms through electrophysiological examination and formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with other examination structures.

How many diseases can cervical spondylosis cause?

The onset age of cervical spondylosis is generally among middle-aged and elderly people, and it is also known as cervical spondylosis syndrome. If the cervical vertebrae suffer from bone hyperplasia, long-term strain, ligament thickening or intervertebral disc herniation, the cervical bone marrow, vertebral artery and nerve roots will be compressed, which can easily cause a series of functional disorders. This series of symptoms is called cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis can cause more serious diseases, so how many diseases can cervical spondylosis cause?

1. Cerebrovascular disease

Among the causes of cerebrovascular diseases, nearly a quarter of patients develop cerebrovascular diseases due to cervical spondylosis. When cervical spondylosis occurs, the vertebral artery is compressed, and the blood supply to the cerebral blood vessels will be insufficient. After a long time, symptoms such as numbness of the hands and feet and dizziness will appear. In severe cases, cerebral thrombosis and cerebral infarction may occur. In addition, this disease can also cause hemiplegia, which is very serious.

Symptoms of cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a common disease. Once it occurs, it will cause neck pain and back pain. Therefore, early detection and early treatment are necessary. What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?

1. Since it is cervical spondylosis, the most obvious symptom is low back pain, and 91% of patients will experience low back pain. Therefore, if you experience unexplained or persistent lower back pain in your daily life, you should first consider whether there is a problem with your lumbar spine and go to the hospital for examination in time.

2. Radiating pain in the lower limbs. If the pain occurs in the second to third lumbar sections or the third to fourth lumbar sections, it can easily cause femoral neuralgia. Pain in the femoral nerve can easily cause radiating pain in the lower limbs. If this happens, you should not only check whether there is a problem with the legs, but also focus on checking whether it is caused by cervical spondylosis.