Friday, July 28, 2023, 6:22 a.m.
Be aware of “herniated disc disease” to slow down deterioration Surgery can be avoided.
As we get older, the intervertebral discs, which are part of the spine, begin to deteriorate with age. In some cases, the herniated disc tissue is torn until the cervical disc moves out and may press on the nerves. In most cases, there will be pronounced back pain first, followed by back pain that radiates down the leg. There may also be numbness, weakness, or abnormal excretion. The symptoms are often related to the activity and use of the latter.
Dr. Chumpol Kakanan, a specialist in spine at S Spine and Nerf Hospital, revealed that the texture of the intervertebral discs decreases with age. As a result, the cervical discs have reduced flexibility to the point that they cannot support the weight as before. Cause pain and other symptoms of this disease follow. This degenerative condition can occur from the age of 30-40 years, then the symptoms will continue to worsen. Patients aged 60 years and over tend to have degenerative disc problems. But while some people may not have any pain at all.
Normally, the intervertebral disc is divided into 2 parts: the outside is a hard fascia. The inner part is gel. similar to grease The part that supports the weight when the herniated discs are degenerated is The inner parts that dry out and disappear. which this part we cannot find to fill It’s like Botox injections. or inject fillers called fillers Because the body of the intervertebral disc is a relatively deep organ. Therefore, it is difficult to put fillers or substances similar to the intervertebral disc. Because the organs of the intervertebral disc do not have blood vessels to nourish within the intervertebral disc. Therefore, when the intervertebral discs deteriorate taking vitamin supplements to increase their absorption into the bloodstream And help strengthen the joints, but it’s still not the answer to the treatment for the herniated discs to return to good health as before.
The causes found in younger patients include regular use and activities such as lifting heavy objects in the wrong position frequently. sitting at work with the wrong posture for a long time, driving for a long time, being overweight Accidents that cause spinal injuries or even smoking Because people who smoke will have less blood supply to the intervertebral discs. causing herniated discs to deteriorate and move faster
For symptoms of degenerative disc disease, there will be neck pain. Or back pain comes and go, but some people may have chronic pain. or severe pain when changing positions
The most common symptoms include:
1. Chronic back pain
2. Aching pain down the leg
3. The spine is stiff and difficult to move.
4. Numbness, weakness, and tingling on one or both hands, arms, feet, legs.
In case of severe nerve compression It will make the patient difficult to walk, unbalanced, as if falling easily. Especially when going up the stairs or stepping into the car, etc.
Dr. Chumphon also revealed that herniated discs were degenerated. If there is a deterioration, then it will deteriorate at all. But we can slow down that deterioration, such as behavior modification to strengthen the back muscles. If we do not want to cause deterioration You need to train, exercise, swim to strengthen your back muscles. And should avoid risk factors that stimulate the degeneration of the intervertebral discs, for example, avoid lifting heavy objects in the wrong position. Avoid sitting in the same position for a long time. Should get up every 2 hours. Do not squat or sit on the floor for a long time. can help slow down the degeneration of the cervical discs
At present, S Spine and Nerve Hospital has a comprehensive method for treating degenerative disc herniation with Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery or MIS Spine technique, suitable for those who have spinal problems and are afraid of surgery. Makes a large incision into a small incision And the treatment results are comparable to open surgery. Safer Patients with low blood loss The pain after the treatment was reduced to almost no need for painkillers. The overall cost of treatment is cheaper than before. Patients from the past had to stay in the hospital for about 2-3 weeks, or some people may need to sleep for 1-2 months, but when treated with the MIS Spine method, the patient stayed in the hospital for only 1 night.
For S Spine and Nerve Hospital, it is the only and first spine specialist hospital in Thailand. with pronounced strengths is to have a medical team and specialized nurses Low back pain caused by the spine and nervous system allows deep knowledge, real knowledge, and can be treated at the right point. together with the introduction of modern innovations from around the world to help in the treatment Answers to the needs of patients who have little time, quick recovery, no suffering, suitable for patients who are afraid of surgery.
2023-07-27 23:22:00
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