Characteristics and common symptoms of cervical spondylosis

People nowadays are very likely to suffer from cervical spondylosis, which has a lot to do with their daily work and life habits. People who often sit in front of computers are very likely to suffer from cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis can cause shoulder pain, which worsens in winter and can also cause a series of complications such as dizziness and nausea.

1. Neck and shoulder pain can radiate to the headrest and upper limbs;

2. A feeling of heaviness on one side of the shoulder and back , weakness in the upper limbs, numbness in the fingers, decreased sensation in the skin of the limbs, inability to hold objects, and sometimes unconsciously dropping objects.

3. Its typical severe manifestations are: weakness in the lower limbs, unsteady walking, numbness in both feet, and a feeling of walking on cotton.

4. The most serious cases may even cause loss of control of urination and defecation, sexual dysfunction, or even paralysis of the limbs.

5. Often accompanied by soreness in the head, neck, shoulders, back, and arms, stiff neck, and limited movement.

6. Some are accompanied by dizziness and room spinning. Severe cases are accompanied by nausea and vomiting and are bedridden. A few may have vertigo and cataplexy.

7. When cervical spondylosis involves the sympathetic nerves, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, swelling and dryness of the eyes, inability to open the eyes, tinnitus, ear congestion, imbalance, tachycardia, palpitations, chest tightness, and even gastrointestinal bloating may occur. There are also symptoms such as difficulty swallowing and difficulty in pronunciation.

Most cases are mild at onset and are not taken seriously by people. Most can recover on their own, with symptoms varying from mild to severe. Only when symptoms continue to worsen and cannot be reversed, affecting work and life, will they be taken seriously. If the disease is not cured for a long time, it will cause psychological harm and produce symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, anger, anxiety, and depression.