Which Department Should I Visit for Cervical Issues?

Cervical spondylosis includes multiple types, and there are differences in the symptoms and manifestations of different types. Therefore, in daily life, patients with cervical spondylosis often seek medical treatment in different departments due to different manifestations, such as neurology, traditional Chinese medicine, physical therapy, and pain management. Clinically, it is believed that cervical spondylosis belongs to spinal surgical diseases, and patients should choose spinal surgery for consultation. Through specialized examination and related auxiliary examination of spinal surgery, it is possible to determine whether the patient belongs to cervical spondylosis, clarify the location of nerve compression, formulate appropriate treatment plans, and adopt conservative treatment. If the effect is poor, surgical treatment can be selected. Cervical spondylosis can cause dizziness, stroke, decreased vision, paralysis and other hazards. When the cervical spine is affected, it can lead to insufficient blood supply to the neck area, which may be accompanied by dizziness. Studies have found that 90% of stroke patients have cervical spondylosis. Many times, people may not know it until a stroke occurs. Cervical spondylosis can cause autonomic nervous dysfunction, which may subsequently lead to ischemia of the brain's visual center and decreased vision. If simple cervical spondylosis is not taken seriously, it may lead to the cervical spine being in a pathological state, causing compression and stimulation of the spinal cord and nerves, leading to paralysis.