ICD-10 Code - Osteochondrosis of the Spine (M42)
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is a degenerative-dystrophic lesion of the spine. This disease of the lumbosacral spine is one of the most common in modern medicine. In both women and men, the disease can lead to temporary disability as well as disability.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine has a chronic course, with a period of exacerbation.
Sources of disease
Medicine does not name the unambiguous causes that can cause such a disease in both women and men. So we can conclude that the disease is multifactorial. The most popular theory about the development of the disease is the systematic process of tension of the muscular system, the non-physiological tension of the muscles, as a result of which the segments of the spine are overloaded, their blood circulation deteriorates. The result is degeneration of the intervertebral discs, leading to osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.
The following causes of the disease are less common in women and men:
- Causes that lie in endocrine and metabolic disorders.
- Causes that include hereditary predisposition to the disease.
- Causes caused by microtrauma as well as autoimmune disorders.
- Causes related to pathological processes of internal organs.
People who have suffered a spinal cord injury or a sedentary lifestyle are most prone to developing osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.
Symptoms of the disease
Medicine distinguishes the following symptoms, which are manifested in different degrees of the disease in both women and men:
- 1 degree.Manifestations of pain that cause irritation of the nerve endings may be noted. There are local, severe or dull symptoms of pain in the lumbar spine. Often the pain is manifested elsewhere and is called a reflex. The following symptoms may also be noted: Circulatory disorders of the limbs and ligaments, as well as internal organs. As a result of circulatory disorders, pain symptoms appear in the area of ligament attachment to the bone. Seals are also marked on this side. Symptoms of pain are manifested in the lumbar segment, which radiates to the lower extremities. The functioning of the urinary system may be impaired.
- 2 degrees.Symptoms of discomfort in the lumbar region, constant muscle fatigue may be noted.
- 3 degrees.There are symptoms associated with radicular syndrome. Such symptoms caused by radicular syndrome include impaired sensitivity of the affected area. Symptoms associated with radicular syndrome do not appear immediately. At its onset the symptoms are manifested by hypersensitivity, burning, tingling. Then there is a feeling of numbness, until complete loss of sensitivity. Symptoms associated with radicular syndrome cause motor system dysfunction, including paralysis and atrophy. Also, the symptoms associated with radicular syndrome are manifestations of pain that is localized to the length of the legs. In addition to signs of radicular syndrome, lower extremity sensitivity and motor function are impaired.
- 4 degrees.Symptoms of pain in radicular syndrome are less pronounced. At the same time, the range of motion of the spine is limited.
Basic treatment
The doctor makes a diagnosis based on the diagnosis. MRI, ECG, ultrasound and other studies can help you make a correct diagnosis. You will also need to have an X-ray.
How to treat lumbar osteochondrosis in women and men? Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine involves a complex treatment that lasts a long time. Typically, such treatment acts in the advanced stage of the disease when there are multiple rashes or interstitial hernias.
Treatment should be selected and carried out strictly individually in each case.
Treatment of muscle spasm should be carried out with the help of drugs - muscle relaxants.
Medicine determines that treatment with muscle relaxants, combined with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy and massage sessions, promotes faster recovery.
Blockade as a medicine
Osteochondrosis blockade involves injections of drugs that are injected into the affected side. Treatment with a method such as blockade can help you relieve pain instantly. The blockade consists of local anesthetics.
Treatment in such a way as novocaine blockade is the most popular in modern medicine. Blockade is performed once every three days to relieve pain. It can also be noted that blockade of osteochondrosis is the safest method of treatment.
Blockade generally does not cause side effects because the action of the drug is local. It is possible to treat with this method of blockade for an indefinite period of time, with each exacerbation of the disease.
In addition, to relieve pain, blockade is used to eliminate inflammation, swelling, and improve metabolism. To prolong the therapeutic effect, a method such as blockade should include several drugs at the same time (novocaine and corticosteroids). The blockade should be performed by an experienced physician.
Proper nutrition is the key to health
In the case of osteochondrosis, as in any other disease, the diet should be balanced, low in calories, rich in various vitamins and minerals.
The diet of both women and men should be rich in collagen, which acts as a chondroprotector.
Jelly fish and aspic are saturated with this component. If you include jelly meat in your diet, you will significantly improve the condition of the connective tissue. Also, the diet should include adequate fluid intake to maintain the condition of the intervertebral disc tissues.
There is a different diet for people with osteochondrosis. Which is suitable for each specific case will be determined by the attending physician.
Hoop as a means of prevention
Such a tool as a hoop has been known since the time of our parents. The hoop is used both to improve well-being and to maintain a figure. You can spin the ring both at home and in the gym. The most important advantages are the availability and simplicity of gymnastics.
But treatment with a method like ring has its drawbacks. It is necessary to consult a doctor before rewinding the loop. In the presence of a hernia in the lumbar region, it is forbidden to roll the ring. If a diagnosis of thoracic spine is made, prophylactic exercises may be performed.
If you skip the ring for a person recovering from osteochondrosis, you can improve the function of the spinal muscles. Also, the ring promotes the active functioning of the spine, which is an excellent preventive measure.
In summary, it should be noted that if the ring is twisted during lumbar osteochondrosis, the entire load falls on the affected side. The ring can relieve the pain, but after a while it will come back again and with greater force.
Hirudotherapy as a method of treating osteochondrosis
It is possible and possible to cure the disease with hirudotherapy! Puppies have a healing effect on the human body. Due to the action of the flea, the painful manifestations are reduced, the therapeutic effect of the consumed drugs and physical education is strengthened, and the process of the patient's recovery is accelerated.
Treatment with Lech is a beneficial effect of the enzyme produced by it. Such an enzyme is released with the help of Lech saliva.
During the treatment, the doctor puts a razor on the injured area. The puppy bites the top layer of skin, releasing saliva into it, which can cure thrombosis, prevent blood clotting and speed up the biochemical process. Also, the action of Lech is aimed at strengthening the walls of blood vessels, as well as their expansion.
Medical puppies are completely sterile. The treatment of flea disease requires a sequence of actions - the duration of the first two sessions of treatment with puppies lasts no more than thirty minutes. The third session involves having a tan on your body for an hour. The wound is not treated with anything after the flea, and after the pus is removed, the patient is forbidden to lie on his back. This is necessary to prevent bleeding.
Osteochondrosis can be cured in both women and men with ten procedures, including a five-day break.
And the most important rule: a timely visit to the doctor will help you avoid negative consequences.