Synonyms in a broader sense Wear-related spinal column disease Spinal column wear Spinal degeneration, Degeneration of the spine Wear and tear of the spinal column Lumbar spine syndrome Cervical spine syndrome, Definition Degenerative (wear-related) spinal diseases (back problems) include several clinical pictures that can occur in isolation or together and whose common characteristic is age-related. … Degenerative spine disease
Spondylosis Strictly speaking, the term spondylosis is a collective term that summarizes a series of bony changes in the spine.These are irregularities such as bony extensions, bulges or serrations, which are particularly easy to detect in an X-ray or computer tomography of the spine. Very different diseases can lead to the diagnosis of spondylosis. Frequent … Spondylosis | Degenerative spine disease
Symptoms Characteristic of degenerative spinal diseases are persistent back pain that is difficult to control and a functional limitation of the spine. The complaints can be limited to the spinal column or radiate into the legs (lumbar spine) or arms (cervical spine). They may occur only during movement or stress or even at rest. It … Symptoms | Degenerative spine disease
Therapy If you suffer from Forestier’s disease, it is of course very important to know what you can contribute to a positive course of the disease. Since the cause of Forestier’s disease is unknown, causal treatment is not possible. One must therefore limit oneself to alleviating the symptoms as far as possible. This can be … Therapy | Forestier’s disease
Dysphagia As a systemic disease, Forestier’s disease can affect the entire body. One symptom of an affection of the cervical spine is dysphagia, i.e. swallowing problems. In older patients who have swallowing problems, Forestier’s disease should also be considered as a differential diagnosis. An inspection of the pharynx is used as a purposeful examination, followed … Dysphagia | Forestier’s disease
Forestier’s disease is a disease that is accompanied by pathological changes in the vertebral bodies. The disease occurs predominantly in older people and is often associated with metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The majority of those affected are male. Origin Forestier’s disease is also called “diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis”, which means “increased, distributed ossification … Forestier’s disease
Introduction – What is a pinched nerve at the rib? Colloquially speaking, a pinched nerve often refers to an irritation or inflammation of the nerve. Only rarely can nerves really become trapped. At the ribs, irritation of the intercostal nerves can occur. These are the nerves that run from the back of the thoracic spine … Pinched nerve at the rib
These symptoms indicate a pinched nerve at the rib A symptom that is most likely to indicate a pinched nerve at the rib is the rather sharp, stabbing, easily localized pain. If pain occurs during coughing or during deep inspiration or expiration (inhalation/exhalation), this most likely indicates irritation of the intercostal nerves. It may happen … These symptoms indicate a pinched nerve at the rib | Pinched nerve at the rib
Diagnosis It is important for the doctor to know what symptoms are present and when they first appeared. Do you feel tingling or numbness, are you restricted in your movements or are you less sensitive to skin touches? Did the pain first appear in a special situation? Did it appear suddenly or creepingly? Where exactly … Diagnosis | Pinched nerve at the rib
These alternative diseases cause comparable symptoms! There are some diseases of the internal organs that can also cause pain in the ribs or intercostal muscles. A possible cause could be a rib contusion or rib fracture that may have damaged the nerve. However, one would also have pain at the bruise mark or fracture and … These alternative diseases cause comparable symptoms! | Pinched nerve at the rib
Dizziness, also called Vertigo in medical terminology, is the sensation of a twisting or swaying sensation. One sometimes feels fear and the feeling of fainting. In the medical sense, vertigo is the perception of unreal movements between oneself and the environment (e.g. “Everything revolves around me”). There are different types of vertigo, which can differ … Dizziness and spinal disorders
Injury of the ligamentous apparatus If the ligamentous apparatus of the upper cervicals is injured, instability can occur between the head and neck. Injury to the ligamentous apparatus can also occur as a result of an accident or other violent impact. Such instabilities lead not only to pain but also to dizziness, loss of consciousness, … Injury of the ligamentous apparatus | Dizziness and spinal disorders
