Relapse is the recurrence of the clinical symptoms of a disease after it was in remission (recovery). As a rule, a new exacerbation is associated with the fact that the treatment did not completely eliminate the factors that caused the pathology. Treatment of relapses can take a long time - from several days to several years, depending on the severity of the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient.
Relapse - is it an accident or a pattern?
The occurrence of a recurrence of the disease may depend on the state of immunity - a reduced one makes the possibility more likely. It is possible that another, viral or infectious, is connected to an already existing disease in remission. It is also possible to relapse after the operation if it was not successful and did not contribute to the complete elimination of the causes of the disease.
Relapses after herniated disc surgery
Complications that occur after spinal surgery are manifold, and many doctors believe that inoperable treatment of a herniated disc is much safer and cheaper than postoperative rehabilitation and possible recurrence. It's reasonable to some extent.because an unsuccessful operation can lead to very unpleasant consequences. The patient may suffer from osteochondrosis of the spine, which is progressive. This is due to the fact that the development of intervertebral protrusions after surgery can accelerate three to four times, which leads to the formation of a relapse within the first month.
In addition to osteochondrosis, the postoperative period may be unpleasant with the formation of adhesions and scars in the spinal (spinal) canal. This leads to secondary constriction of the canal and dysregulation of the cerebrospinal fluid. If this happens, then the treatment of an intervertebral hernia will take a long time. Statistics say that full recovery after surgery occurs only in thirty percent of patients, in fifty - only the restoration of the functionality of the spine, and in this case, the recovery time is maximized.
To be clear, the treatment of a recurrence with a lesion of five millimeters can take two or even three times longer than the successful treatment of the hernia itself with a lesion of about fourteen millimeters. The most unpleasant thing that a relapse can bring is paralysis and paresis of the lower or upper extremities. During the operation, the spinal cord or nerve may be damaged, leading to damage to the motor centers of the spinal cord or partial loss of muscle function. In such cases, recovery is either very difficult or impossible at all.
How to avoid relapse?
Unfortunately, no surgeon, even the best one, can give a 100% guarantee of a successful outcome of the operation. That is why they try not to carry out, or to carry out only in the most extreme cases. Remember that the best treatment is prevention, and take care of your spine in advance. Take care of yourself and stay he althy!
