Myositis neck. Symptoms and treatment of children, adults in the home, drugs

Inflammatory disease of the muscle tissue in the cervical spine It called myositis neck. Aggravating factors are various reasons, among which stress, hypothermia load. There are characteristic symptoms, which should refer to a therapist. Send a specialist inspection on the patient and prescribe treatment, considering the received information.

Causes of neck myositis

Determine the cause of pathological processes at once is not possible, you will need an additional diagnosis.

There is a fairly serious causes that trigger the mechanism of the neck myositis:

• Mechanical damage (Beats, tensile, drop, fracture). A common cause of myositis, against which there is inflammation.
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• diseases of the spine. myositis appears often as a result of certain pathologies (arthrosis, osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernia). Neck movement of the patient is limited, there is a strong pain. Man forced to take a comfortable position to alleviate the condition.
• Infection with the organism. Provoking cause a common cold, viral or bacterial diseases (SARS, angina).
• Hypothermia. Prolonged exposure to cold or drafts leads to neck myositis.
• Unsuitable working conditions. Pathologic processes develop if a person professionally forced long time to be in the same position.
• Intoxication. Excessive use of drugs or spirits, as an uncontrollable intake of drugs leads to the development of the inflammatory process in the neck muscles.

Infection of parasites leads to soft tissue lesion in the neck. This is due to the poisoning of the human body waste products of pathogens.

symptoms

Myositis neck (symptoms and treatment is determined by the physician therapeutist, neurologist or rheumatologist) provokes the appearance of clinical signs following:

Title	Description
soreness	The pain affects the muscles on one side first, then spreads to the entire neck. As the progression of the inflammation is sent to the back, shoulders and neck. Amplifies the voltage on the background or after physical exertion.
Headache	Most patients complain of pulsating attacks in the temples and the feeling of squeezing the nape. This is due to a pinched nerve inflammation of the muscles.
swelling	Swells the affected tissue due to redistribution of the liquid at the periphery.
constraint	Many patients tell about muscle tension and discomfort at the time of turning, tilting his head.
Coughing, choking	Extensive inflammation provokes the swelling of the tissues in the respiratory tract, is broken as the functioning of the esophagus and the larynx.
High body temperature	Common symptom of purulent myositis. In the affected muscle region skin reddens and swells, increased sensitivity to touch.

Chronic myositis accompanied by cervical erased clinical signs. Patients complain of mild pain and stiffness after stress, physical load.

Types, forms and classification

In medicine, there is a classification of myositis neck, the following types of pathology common:

Title	Description
Idiopathic (dermatomyositis)	Type of myositis, which often manifests itself in the background of autoimmune or hormonal changes in the human body. It is characterized by pain, stiffness and rash at the site of injury.
Infectious	Pathology provokes viral diseases (SARS, colds, pharyngitis). Patients complain of high fever, muscle cramps. In some situations, infectious myositis provokes paralysis.
Focal	Rare type diseases characterized by the formation of individual foci in specific muscle groups.
Purulent	It appears after injury with open wounds. Provoke pathological processes pathogens (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus). And there is an inflammatory process accumulates large amounts of pus.
Neyromiozit	The inflammatory process at such disease affects nerve endings. There are pronounced painful sensations after increased physical load, injury and exposure.
myositis ossificans	Pathological processes provoke excessive calcium deposits in the affected joint. The disease is acquired or innate.

In any situation, the patient needs care physician or rheumatologist. The specialist will examine, prescribe additional tests. Based on the results obtained will select the most effective treatment.

Adrift also distinguish a certain classification of myositis neck:

Title	Description
Acute	The disease is characterized by a fast onset. The first pathological processes appear a short time after the negative impact of a provoking factor. Worried about severe pain in the neck, muscle compression, limited movements of the head, the skin swells and reddens.
Chronic	Form of the disease, which occurs in case of improper treatment of acute myositis. Characterized by changing periods of exacerbation and remission.

The first signs of inflammation appear at squeezing the nerve endings of the muscle fibers. It is crucial to consult a physician for medical treatment regimens and useful recommendations.

Myositis neck the child

Myositis neck (symptoms and treatment require careful medical diagnostics for the accurate diagnosis) in children revealed often because they suffer from viral and infectious pathologies, supercooled, in most cases, and provokes disease. Establish an accurate diagnosis and effective therapy will help pick a pediatrician.

It is recommended to give up the self-treatment, because you can cause serious complications.

ointments

Unless there are serious medical contraindications, the patient is recommended to use ointments warming. They improve blood circulation, reduce pain.

Title	testimony	application
Fastum gel	Diseases of the musculoskeletal system; posttraumatic inflammation; myalgia different origin.	Medication applied topically 1-2 times per day. The ointment is applied 3-5 cm on the affected area and rub with light massage movements. The duration of treatment is 14 days.
Viprosal	Neuralgia; myositis; arthralgia.	The ointment is applied on the diseased portion of 5.10 g of 1 times a day, rubbed lightly. The course of treatment continues for 10 days.
Menovazin	Neuralgia; myalgia; arthralgia; dermatoses.	The medicine is applied to the skin and rubbing 2-3 times a day. The treatment lasts 3-4 weeks.

Ointments have a pronounced effect in the inflammatory process, which arose after hypothermia or overvoltage on strong neck muscles.

Tablets

Myositis neck (symptoms and treatment require a physician consultation, and a rheumatologist neurologist if necessary) in most cases eliminate the medication, it all depends on the source of pathological processes. Drugs selects the physician on the basis of the results obtained after diagnosis, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.

drug Group	Title	application
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	Meloxicam, ketoprofen	The drug is taken orally with meals of 7.5-15 mg for days, depending on the diagnosis.
analgesics	Dolar, Panoksen	Patients appoint 1 tab. 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days.
Muscle relaxants	Mydocalm, baclofen	Adults appoint 50 mg 2-3 times a day after meals.
corticosteroids	Triamcinolone, Betamethasone	Patients prescribed injection of 1 ml (40 mg) 1 every year for systemic treatment.

Pyomyositis neck requires the use of antibiotics and antipyretics. If necessary, the physician therapeutist further directs the patient to others skilled in the profile, considering the source of the disease (neurologist, cardiology, surgery, osteopathy, masseur).

injections

Injections with cervical myositis strictly prescribed by a doctor. It is important to comply with all the recommendations and dosage, so as not to aggravate medical condition. Injections help to relieve severe pain in the cervical spine in inflammation of the muscles.

Effective drugs for injection:

Title	testimony	application
Artoksan	Rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis, low back pain; myalgia, neuralgia; trauma; infectious nonspecific polyarthritis.	The initial dose for an adult is 20 mg 1 time per day intravenously or intramuscularly. If a strong pain syndrome, it increased to 40 mg.
diclofenac	Inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system; adnexitis; post-traumatic pain syndrome, which is accompanied by inflammation; renal colic.	The single adult dose is 75 mg (1 ampoule). Repeated prick doing strictly after 12 hours.
ketorol	Strong or mild pain at various traumas, diseases (oncology, rheumatic fever, toothache, neuralgia, sciatica); symptomatic treatment of inflammation.	Intramuscular dosage for an adult is 60-90 mg, depending on the individual status and diagnosis. Therapy lasts no more than 2 days.

Given the state of the patient and the individual characteristics of the organism, making injections intramuscularly or intravenously. In severe cases the patient is prescribed blockade with novocaine.

physiotherapy

Treatment of myositis neck implemented comprehensively, in conjunction with traditional medications recommended attend physical therapy to eliminate clinical symptoms and improve overall state.

Title	Description
phonophoresis	Ultrasonic waves deliver medication deep into the affected muscles, speeding up their recovery process. Phonophoresis reduces soreness and eliminates inflammation.
dry heat	Groats are heated in the oven, is poured into the cotton bag and apply to the affected area.
darsonval	It applies an electric current of low power and high frequency. Prescribed to patients with myositis, if inflated neck.
Moksoterapiya	The Chinese method of treatment, which involves the heating of acupuncture points on the human body.
magnetic therapy	For the treatment applied static magnetic field. Therapy activates the nerve cell and the metabolic processes, increases the body's defenses.

Acupuncture helps to relax the muscles of the cervical spine, to reduce inflammation and pathological processes.

Massage

Massages are compulsorily performed by a physician specialist. Independently can harm your health and cause complications. Massage improves blood circulation, eliminates spasms and prevents the development of congestive processes. Also decreases pain and swelling.

After the massage sessions can use compresses and rubbing to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect. The procedure is strictly contraindicated in the acute phase of the inflammatory process in the cervical spine muscles.

LFK

When myositis neck also recommended to perform exercise therapy, and slowly without excessive load without painful sensations.

Suit the following exercises:

1. In a sitting position to put a hand on his forehead. Head tilted forward. It is further recommended to press his hand over his forehead, the head resistance. Exercise should be repeated 5 times in 10 seconds.
2. Sitting on the chair arms drop down. Raise your shoulders as high as possible and stay in this position for 10 seconds. Then take a starting position. Exercise should be repeated 10 times.
3. Sit on a chair, put his hand on his temple, his head tilted to the opposite side. By pushing a hand, you must try to align the head. Exercise repeat 10 times.

LFK complex should choose the doctor, regular exercise can help reduce pain and improve blood circulation in the affected area.

Diet for cervical myositis

Combined therapy of cervical myositis provides for compliance with proper nutrition:

Featured products	prohibited products
cereals; fruits and vegetables; dairy products; soups with meat low-fat varieties; fish (tuna, trout, salmon); linseed and rapeseed oil; cranberry, cranberries, raspberries; nuts, dried fruits.	fried, spicy and salty foods; strong tea, coffee; alcoholic drinks; fatty meats; Chips, crackers, salted nuts.

Patients with myositis recommended drink more liquid, at least 2 liters (green tea, broth based hips, stewed fruit). In addition, the doctor prescribes vitamin complexes to boost the body's defenses and improve overall condition.

Treatment of folk remedies

Myositis neck (symptoms and treatment will help determine the therapists) can be eliminated recipes sorcerers and healers, but they do not replace traditional therapies. It is important to identify and act on the main source of the inflammatory process. Folk remedies are used in the form of additional methods and strict consultation with a doctor.

compresses

Packs have a warming effect, but they should be used with caution, unless there are serious contraindications. Applicable components can provoke an allergic reaction.

Title	Recipe	application
Potato	Boil 3-4 potatoes, mash together with the skin, wrapped in gauze or cloth to cool.	Potatoes are applied to the sore area, wrapped up warm cloth and leave until cool.
Lopukhovs	Leaves of the plant (5-6 pcs.) Wash and pour over boiling water.	Burdock folded and attached to the neck, the top roll up the scarf.
equisetum	The plant is crushed and mixed with 150 g of sunflower oil (300 mL). Capacity shut down and leave for a day.	The resulting solution is used for compresses. The mass is applied to the neck, cover with a plastic bag and wrapped a warm scarf on top.

Honey wrap eliminates the symptoms of the disease. Procedures are recommended every day for 15 minutes. during the week.

Ointments homemade

The agent for external use, you can prepare yourself at home.

Popular and effective recipes:

Title	Recipe	application
Pig fat	Mix equal parts of lard and butter. Add to them a field horsetail, pre-powdered.	The resulting ointment rubbed into the affected area every day for 2-3 times.
Apple vinegar	Mix 1 raw egg yolk, 2 hr. l. vinegar, 1 tbsp. l. turpentine until smooth.	Ready means used for the lubrication of the neck muscles in myositis. Top wrap up warm materials (handkerchief, scarf).
Badyaga	Mix butter (1 tbsp. l.) and common badyagi powder (5 g).	Finished ointment smeared neck at least 1 time per day.

If myositis is also good to help eliminate the symptoms of inflammation of willow leaves, badger fat.

tinctures

Tincture in lesions of the cervical spine muscles of the spine are not only inside but also for rubbing.

Title	Recipe	application
willow bark	Bark (1 tbsp. l.) Pour hot water (1 tbsp.). Put on fire and bring to a boil. Cool, strain and take internally.	The recommended dosage for an adult is 1 st. 2-3 times a day.
physalis	To prepare the broth you need to take the dry grass or fresh fruit. Pour 200 g Physalis hot water (1 L). The resulting mixture was put in a water bath and warmed for 1.5 hours, cool and filter.	The finished tincture taken orally on an empty stomach for 1 st. 1 per day.
Barberry	The shredded tree bark (25 g) sugar alcohol (75%). Capacity close tightly and leave in a dark place for 7 days. The mixture was stirred periodically.	Tincture Take 30 drops 3 times a day.

When myositis helpful to drink tea on the basis of Viburnum, currants, echinacea. It is possible to add a small amount of honey or take it in pure form every morning for 1 h. l.

possible complications

Delays in access to a doctor or therapist properly chosen therapy cervical myositis lead to serious consequences:

• constant fatigue, weakness;
• cough on the background of the defeat of pathological processes of the esophagus and throat muscles;
• problems with swallowing process;
• atrophy affected fibers;
• muscle weakness remains for life.

Man hard to climb stairs, carry out the previously usual physical work, there is a strong shortness of breath. Pyomyositis cervical spine muscles results in serious complications such as an abscess, abscess.

Myositis disease of the neck is not dangerous, and timely treatment increases the chances of a favorable prognosis and a speedy recovery. The symptoms of a pathological condition are 4-5 days, if the patient is immediately turned to the therapist and began therapy. Otherwise, the person will face serious complications in the background of progressive cervical myositis muscles.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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