Osteosarcoma is considered a common pathology of the spine. Above all, due to the peculiarities of the lifestyle that the back has to endure, so the symptoms of lumbar spondylosis are more common than in other places. The disease is equally dangerous for both men and women, regardless of age. Patients with the disease wear corsets, suffered during pregnancy. Diet and exercise become essential.
The disease is highlighted in a separate section of the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and refers to degenerative cervical spondylosis (ICD-10 M42-43). Osteochondrosis of the spine has been allocated a code - M42 according to ICD-10. There are such options for the ICD-10:
- Juvenile osteomyelitis - M42. 0 according to ICD-10.
- Osteochondrosis in adults - M42. 1 according to ICD-10.
- Unknown forms - M42. 9 according to ICD-10.
If earlier the disease spread to people over 30 years old, recently there has been a tendency to affect the pathology of the younger generation. Associated with stress and long exposure to computers, passive lifestyle.
The lower back is always subjected to a large load both in terms of movement characteristics and the load of the body weight. Women suffer greatly during pregnancy, who have a life history that includes multiple injuries to the lumbar spine and ignores such a factor as exercise. In addition, studying the causes of disc herniation, invasion of the sciatic nerve, one can point to the main factor - long-term osteonecrosis.
Causes and stages of the disease
All causes of pathology can be divided into extrinsic and internal. The first is related to the various influences of external factors. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, have excessive body weight, are prone to osteonecrosis. In addition, there are other factors that are easy to influence such as:
- occupations associated with sitting for long periods of time;
- Hypothermia;
- weakening of the body's defenses combined with stress, overwork.
Internal causes are based on genetic predisposition and various diseases. With endocrine diseases, the restoration of bones, muscle tissues and their nutrition is disrupted. This condition can be observed with age and has a genetic predisposition, especially if the history suggests a spinal cord injury at a young age.
Pathological disorders of the structure of the spine accelerate the appearance of osteonecrosis, if left untreated, the disease progresses rapidly. The most significant conditions are scoliosis, scoliosis. In addition, the history indicates that the most common cause of the disease is spinal cord injury.
The disease has 4 stages of progression. In the early stages, there are no serious disturbances in the nutrition and structure of the spinal discs. Mild symptoms. They can be easily removed with pain relievers. It is possible to heal during this period as quickly as possible, the main thing is not to get hot, not to strain the back. Diet and rehabilitation help a lot.
Usually, osteonecrosis begins to appear during pregnancy, which, if left untreated, will quickly progress to the next stage. The history of the disease considers corsets to be an effective remedy for disease progression.
The second stage is characterized by protrusions and vivid clinical manifestations. Treatment becomes difficult, exacerbations occur more often. For girls, before pregnancy, it is necessary to cure the disease to avoid complications due to salt deposition and displacement of the vertebrae. There may be problems with going to the toilet, then special candles will help. Bras, diet, daily exercise, and ERT can also be effective.
The third and fourth stages are dangerous with the appearance of herniated discs, complications and disorders in the work of internal organs. Just dieting and massage won't help. Sometimes, the only way out in the fight against this disease may be surgical treatment. In the future, a person will have a long life and a long life.
Symptom
Signs of lumbar degenerative bone disease begin to appear in the early stages of the disease with the manifestation of a sharp pain in the lower back. The initial exacerbation passes quickly and does not affect normal function of the ability to work. During pregnancy, a woman often feels discomfort and muscle tension.
With the progression of the disease, exacerbations occur more often, but it can be eliminated with analgesics. Pain symptoms become persistent, aching. If nerve fibers are affected, then the pain spreads to different parts of the body. It can be the legs, buttocks and different areas of the back. Increased pain occurs when you stay in the same position for long periods of time, make sudden movements, or lift weights. A characteristic sign of osteonecrosis may appear - back pain.
In addition to pain, the muscle corset also suffers. The muscles of the back are often in a tense state, painful when pressed. Over time, the exacerbation does not go away, the patient develops unbearable pain that worsens even with slight movement, coughing or sneezing. During pregnancy, weight gain occurs, which worsens the general health of women and causes persistent symptoms of osteonecrosis.
In the extreme stage, internalization is disrupted and the spinal cord is affected. The corset muscles cannot withstand the protection, the vertebrae are destroyed, forming herniated disc masses. There are malfunctions in the work of the intestines, stomach, genitourinary system. Men have problems with potency. Constant pain and symptoms of intoxication worsen a person's health. The patient's history with such abnormalities often leads the patient to the operating table.
The treatment
To select the right treatment for osteonecrosis, diagnoses will be made. The patient's history and complaints were studied in detail. Exacerbation helps to define images more carefully using diagnostic techniques. Patient history is updated with new symptoms. X-rays are indicated to examine the spine. During pregnancy, an X-ray cannot be done in the same way as a corset.
There are other diagnostic methods. It could be magnetic resonance or computed tomography. Ultrasound examination is done to examine internal organs, especially if the history indicates various pathologies.
Treatment in each case is selected individually and must be comprehensive. There are certain principles that help to cure the disease. These are drugs for pain relief, a diet to normalize the functioning of internal organs. In addition, you cannot heat the affected area.
When you are pregnant, you must first worry about the health of your unborn baby. With running, in addition to the main course, it is necessary to wear a bra. In case of impaired bowel function, special suppositories are used. In addition, you can not warm up the muscles of the lower back, if there is an exacerbation. The diet is prescribed after consulting a gynecologist. Charging must be specific and at a certain time.
Treatment is mainly aimed at eliminating symptoms and restoring physiological functions of the spine.
To relieve pain, it is necessary to take NSAIDs, antispasmodics, analgesics. Necessary remedies will be prescribed by the doctor. You can relieve severe pain with the help of novocaine blockade.
The diet excludes harmful and indigestible foods for the liver and kidneys. Do not abuse alcohol or tobacco. To cure the disease, you can combine drugs and alternative treatments at the same time. Charging must blend into the rhythm of life. It is not possible to warm the injured area during an exacerbation and at the beginning of treatment. The diet needs to be indicated for a long time.
Effective massage, manual therapy, physical therapy and daily exercise - that's what will help you get rid of your illness and stay in shape.