Syndrome of the vertebral artery is a whole symptom complex that occurs as a result of compression of the vertebral artery and directly the sympathetic plexus that surrounds it. At the moment, this kind of problem among the world's population is quite common. In this article, we will look at how the vertebral artery syndrome is treated, determine the factors that affect its occurrence, and also indicate the main symptoms. In general, we note that today there are a large number of ways to treat this disease.
Syndrome of the vertebral artery. Reasons
Among them are:
- atypical origin of the vertebral artery itself from the subclavian;
- various inflammatory processes;
- degenerative-dystrophic disorders directly in the cervical spine (for example, various hernias, osteochondrosis, osteophytes, etc.);
- anomalies in the structure of the joints.
Primary symptoms
Before proceeding to the question of howtreatment of the vertebral artery, consider the main factors that signal a problem. So, patients first of all begin to complain of rather strong and regular headaches, and such painful sensations are aggravated by walking or a sudden change in body position. In addition, visual impairment is another symptom that indicates the presence of vertebral artery syndrome. So, some regularly feel a veil before their eyes or discomfort in the eyeballs themselves. In the presence of concomitant cardiac pathologies (hypertension, ischemia, etc.), patients often complain of cardiac manifestations of the problem. This includes discomfort in the area behind the chest, and episodes of a sharp increase in pressure.
Syndrome of the vertebral artery. Diagnosis
When all the above symptoms appear, patients are advised to seek help from a specialist without delay. Doctors, in turn, must check the state of he alth without fail by prescribing a number of necessary examinations, and only after that prescribe appropriate therapy. Note that the treatment of vertebral artery syndrome depends entirely on the root cause that caused it. If you suspect a circulatory disorder of the brain, the patient, as a rule, is urgently hospitalized.
Treatment of vertebral artery syndrome
Most often, experts prescribe almost constant wearing for preventive purposes of a specialorthopedic corset (otherwise it is called the Shants collar). Thanks to him, the load on the cervical spine is significantly reduced. In addition, physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis, phonophoresis, magnetotherapy and some other methods) are also considered an excellent option. In some cases, the patient is helped by special therapeutic physical education. However, exercises should be selected exclusively by a qualified specialist (not independently). Stay he althy!
