Disturbance of blood circulation in the spinal cord is an extremely rare, but from this no less dangerous pathology, which is called "spinal stroke".
It is less likely to lead to death, as, for example, the same cerebral stroke, but more often entails disability and other consequences in which a person can not function independently.
Spinal stroke is a violation of blood circulation in the spinal part of the body of people, which entails a huge number of serious and life-threatening problems. Improper "nutrition" with blood provokes shifts in the body, which provoke various attacks.
Prevalence of
This deviation is extremely rare. Concerning other types of diseases, occupies only 1% of .Both men and women are in the same risk zone, since the main cause provoking this is various deviations in the vertebral part of the human body.
With age, almost every person is diagnosed with impaired spinal cord functioning, and as a result, the risk of disease increases.
That is, when compared with cerebral hemorrhage, spinal stroke is not so common and dangerous. It is far from not always be fatal, but often leaves people in a wheelchair.
Stages and symptoms of
The first symptoms of a spinal stroke can begin to appear over time: weeks, days - it is difficult to predict.
- The stage of precursors .Back pain, lameness, trouble urinating and general problems with pelvic organs. These symptoms can be short-lived and prolonged.
- Development of a heart attack .Within a few hours or minutes - individually - this deviation starts from the norm. The limbs grow numb, I lose sensitivity, there is a disturbance in the work of the pelvic organs.
- The stage of reverse development of .Is manifested with adequate treatment. Symptoms stop disturbing, they are replaced by an adequate state of health of the patient.
- Residual stage .It is expressed in the residual effects of a stroke.
Classification and differences of species
Two forms of spinal stroke have been identified. They have some differences in the symptoms and problems that cause this type of deviation.
- Ischemic( infarction) .The patient experiences the first symptoms of the disease some time before the onset of the main problem.
Unpleasant sensations can spread both on the upper and lower limbs. With this form, problems with the pelvic organs and a gradual disruption in the work of the muscle tissue of the back will be strongly pronounced.
There are often processes that occur in the brain, which lead to nausea, loss of consciousness, dizziness, headache, etc.
- Hemorrhagic( hemorrhage) .Its development is more rapid: a person begins to experience acute pain in the spine almost immediately after a hemorrhage. Paralysis of the extremities is characteristic. The patient most often does not distinguish between changes in temperature or pain.
This process, although rapid, but it is characterized by remission: that is, a person may not feel discomfort for some time( several weeks), but this fact does not mean that the problem has receded.
Causes and risk factors
The causes of the development of spinal stroke are multifaceted. This abuse of physical stress in the wrong form, atherosclerosis, various pathologies of blood vessels, trauma, vasculitis, hypertension, heart failure.
Also these are diseases of the spinal cord, spine, tumor, hernia, endocrine diseases and blood diseases.
Many of the victims of this ailment have several reasons immediately, which provoked its progressive development of .The totality of these health problems is the result of the fact that this ailment is progressing. This is particularly noticeable if we consider the age category:
- to 20 years - extremely rare;
- 30-50 - variable frequency
- 50 and older - often.
Diagnosis and first aid
It is impossible to diagnose this disease without special equipment at hand. By touch, to determine that the problem is precisely this, it is impossible.
The totality of the patient's complaints, his general clinical picture and research can help specialists determine what is the matter.
Most often doctors prescribe magnetic resonance tomography , which will be able to detect pathology at any stage and in all projections. All this is done in conjunction with the rest of the examinations and ultrasound.
If suspected of spinal stroke, the patient is placed on a flat surface, face up. No physical activity. You should immediately contact the specialists of : without their intervention, the patient can only be harmed. When transporting a patient to a hospital, it should be placed on a solid shield, so that no complications arise.
Tactics of treatment
The form of the disease affects its treatment. To begin with, doctors should identify the cause that served its development in the body, and only then begin treatment. Surgical intervention is possible, but it is performed only in 3 cases:
- osteochondrosis with hernias;
- tumor;
- vascular anomaly.
Most often in the treatment use medications .First of all, the patient is injected with medications that normalize his blood pressure and positively influence blood circulation. Thinning drugs are administered with thrombi of vessels, muscle relaxants - with pinching and spasms.
It is also important that at the time of treatment, patients are characterized by pneumonia and bedsores .To avoid the latter, care is needed, constantly turning the person around. Otherwise, it can lead to a serious complication, which carries with it major problems of a different nature. It is also important to carefully monitor hygiene.
If the patient has incontinence, urinals are used if he can not urinate himself - catheterization. It is important to observe hygiene and genitals to avoid various infections.
Rehabilitation
After discharge from the hospital, the victim needs special care. The patient needs rehabilitation under the care of the doctor .Residual effects and causes of the disease affect the course of recovery.
After all the person is assigned the disability of the second group, after which he can recover completely and return to a full life.
However, in any case, will have to be observed and undergo preventive medical courses .
It often happens that the patient after this ailment remained unable to even serve himself .Such a victim needs special care under supervision.
When rehabilitating, it is important to remember about the basic rules:
- Limit smoking and alcohol;
- Therapeutic physical training;
- Special diet to reduce the amount of cholesterol produced;
- Vitamins.
About physiotherapy exercises after a spinal stroke is described in this video:
Forecast, immediate and long-term effects of
Lethal outcome as a consequence of spinal stroke - extremely rare phenomenon of .If all the rules and no complications are observed, then full recovery is most likely.
Recovery for this disease is possible for a long time, for which the can take both months and years of .Psychological support is needed( perhaps, a psychologist's help).The main thing is to observe all the norms after: try to avoid back injuries, wear corsets and an orthopedic mattress.
Most people who have suffered this disease with time return to normal life.
Relapse prevention and prevention measures
Relapses with this indisposition are a dangerous thing. It is necessary to monitor your blood pressure and always have at hand a device for measuring blood pressure, so as not to provoke a second disease. Doctors advise to control blood clotting.
The main thing is to remember that each subsequent relapse is transferred worse than the previous , which in the end can lead to a complete inability to manage your body in any way.
Prevention measures are simple: listen to your body, visit a doctor regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle. It is recommended to go to a specialized sanatorium to recover completely from a serious illness.
