Symptoms of a pinched nerve

The nerves may be sensory, motor and autonomic. When the motor nerve pinching disturbed muscle activity that it serves. Immobilized muscles will quickly lose its volume (to shrink or atrophy).

When pinching a sensitive nerve in a person suddenly or gradually (it all depends on the cause of the infringement) appear severe pain in the course of this nerve. Pains are often paroxysmal burning (sometimes seizures begin even during sleep) shooting or stabbing in nature. But in some cases the pain are constant, growing under the influence of various factors (such as during exercise or supercooling).

Pinched nerves extending from the cervical spine, causing severe pain in the neck from injury. At movement of the head pain usually intensifies, spills on the shoulder, forearm and fingers in giving. Pinched nerves extending from the thoracic spine, intercostal neuralgia causes a phenomenon Neuralgia - the scourge of the elderly   - Sharp pains along the intercostal nerves, which do not allow to bend over to pick something up, and sometimes even to breathe.

Infringement of autonomic nerves leads to disruption of the internal organs and blood vessels. For example, if the infringement of autonomic nerves extending from the thoracic and lumbar spine, often appear paroxysmal pain in the heart and stomach.

If the doctor suspected pinched nerve, it requires a thorough examination, the results of which will depend on the treatment. X-ray examination of the spine is performed in order to identify the causes of prejudice (disorders of the intervertebral discs, swelling, etc.). There are also a variety of functional studies, the purpose of which - to identify malfunctions of a group of muscles.

First aid for sudden pinched nerve

If you suddenly tilted by careless or turn of the body to develop a strong pain, you should:

• take an analgesic drug;
• lie on a flat hard surface to limit any movement; with back pain need to lie on your back, knees under the pillow so that they are in a slightly raised state;
• when severe pain in the neck it can be put dry heat;
• call house doctor.

What to do

Treatment for a pinched nerve can be conservative and surgical. Conservative treatment is always preferable, it begins with the use of different analgesics. At the same time to improve the nutrition of tissues are appointed by the B vitamins B vitamins: the body useful helpers Particularly effective large doses of vitamin B12. Appointed as vitamin E. alleviate the suffering of physiotherapy such as electrophoresis with painkillers, UHF, ultraviolet irradiation. Relieves pain and also bee venom ointments with them in their composition to block the nerves and relieve pain.

When acute phenomena subside, patients are encouraged to spa treatment is particularly effective water treatment (sulphide and radon baths) and mud Mud - a pleasant and useful procedure   (eg, mud lake Tambukan in the Caucasian Mineral Waters). In remission sure the courses of therapeutic exercises, massage and reflexology Reflexology - a policy of non-drug therapies .

Even if you know exactly what you infringe nerve still see a doctor - you need to find out the reason of infringement, and only then treated.

As used

For general effects on the body in stroke Stroke - a serious brain injury , Traumatic brain injury, cerebral insufficiency, angiopatiyah aktovegin administered intravenously, intra-arterial bolus or in capsules inside.

Topically to treat wounds, burns, abrasions, ulcers, bedsores apply ointment. Eye gel is used to treat burns, ulcers, epithelial defects, violations trophic and corneal dystrophy. Duration of treatment - 3-4 weeks.

Dosing aktovegina

Dosage and method of application depend on the type and severity of the disease. The drug is prescribed orally, parenterally (bypassing the digestive tract) and locally. Inside appoint 1-2 tablets 3 times a day before meals. Drops do not chew, washed down with a little water.

For intravenous or intra-arterial administration, depending on the severity of the disease starting dose is 10-20 ml. Then 5 ml administered by slow intravenous or intramuscular injection, 1 once daily or several times a week. Throughout the course of treatment - 10-20 injections. The infusion solution is not recommended to add other drugs.

Parenteral administration aktovegina should be made with caution because of the possibility of an anaphylactic (allergic) reaction. It recommended the introduction of trial, and the need to provide facilities for emergency treatment. May be administered intravenously no more than 5 ml, as hypertonic solution has properties (higher osmotic pressure than the osmotic pressure of the blood). For intravenous use of the drug is recommended to monitor the performance of water-electrolyte metabolism.

Gel is indicated for the purification and treatment of open wounds and sores. In case of burns and radiation injuries gel applied to the skin with a thin layer. In the treatment of ulcers of the gel applied to the skin thicker and cover ointment compress aktovegina to prevent sticking to the wound. Dressing changes produce 1 time per week; when much weeping ulcers - several times a day. The cream is used to improve wound healing and moist wound. Use after the formation of pressure ulcers and prevention of radiation injuries.

Are there any contraindications for use aktovegina and side effects from taking it

Aktovegin - a drug having physiological basis, however it is contraindicated only at elevated sensitivity to the patient. It can be used even during pregnancy and lactation Breast-feeding: feed - and no nails! .

Because of the side effects can be noted only rare allergic reactions Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat   - Urticaria Hives - burning itch , Hot flashes, sweating, edema, fever.

It does not occur, and cases of overdose aktovegina.

Aktovegin beautiful, effective drug, which consists only of the physiological components. Therefore, if the doctor prescribe it to you and you will not have individual intolerance to it, you can take it without worrying about the negative consequences of drug therapy.