What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis is a common condition that brings many troubles and inconveniences to patients. Although it is not a malignant disease, without timely treatment, severe cases may lead to incontinence and even paralysis over time. Therefore, patients with cervical spondylosis must seek treatment promptly to avoid various inconveniences in life and to avoid missing the best treatment period. The symptoms of cervical spondylosis are generally complex. Most patients do not understand cervical spondylosis and overlook its severity. Initially, the symptoms may be mild, and many patients may ignore them, leading to gradual worsening of symptoms. Therefore, it is important to seek treatment promptly upon discovering the disease and to keep warm, especially the neck and back, and avoid prolonged low-head positions. What are the clinical symptoms of cervical spondylosis? Let's take a closer look below.
1. Cervical spondylosis can directly affect the nerves in the upper limbs, usually causing pain in the neck and soreness in the shoulders, especially pain, radiating pain, and numbness in the upper limbs. Skin sensation may also become dull, and upper limb muscle strength may gradually weaken. Some patients may experience heaviness in one shoulder and back, leading to weakness in the upper limbs, especially numbness in the fingers, gradual reduction in skin sensation, and even weakness in gripping objects.
2. Cervical spondylosis can also affect the spinal cord within the cervical spine, leading to weakness in the limbs, weakness in the legs, and muscle stiffness. In severe cases, it can cause lower limb paralysis and incontinence.
3. Cervical spondylosis can also affect the nerves and blood vessels in the head, causing symptoms such as nausea, tinnitus, headaches, and even blurred vision.
4. In the early stages, cervical spondylosis is relatively mild, often causing stiffness in the neck or back. However, cervical flexion and extension or rotational movements may exacerbate symptoms.
The above are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis affects different parts of the body and manifests in different symptoms. Therefore, individuals experiencing the above symptoms should pay attention, promptly visit a formal hospital for examination, and actively receive formal treatment to avoid worsening of the condition and missing the best treatment period. In daily life, it is also important to keep warm and take precautions against cold in the neck and shoulders to prevent worsening of the condition.
