Types of cervical spondylosis

There are many types of cervical spondylosis, which are generally divided into cervical radiculopathy, cervical vertebral artery spondylosis, sympathetic cervical spondylosis and cervical myelopathy. The main manifestations of cervical radiculopathy are numbness of the upper limbs and radiating pain. The main manifestations of cervical vertebral artery spondylosis are dizziness, headache and discomfort. The main manifestations of sympathetic cervical spondylosis are palpitations, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms. The main manifestations of cervical myelopathy are numbness of the limbs, inability to walk and stepping on cotton. Which type of cervical spondylosis needs to be determined by going to the hospital's neurology and spinal surgery department for examination, X-rays, CT, or MRI.

Causes of tongue numbness due to cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis will not cause tongue numbness. Once such symptoms occur, it often indicates that there are some related lesions in the cranial nerves or brain. During the onset of cervical spondylosis, the above diseases may be complicated by some adverse stimuli. For example, when vertebral artery cervical spondylosis occurs, due to long-term insufficient blood supply to the brain, diseases such as cerebral infarction may occur. Once this happens, numbness may occur due to related nerve dysfunction. If patients with cervical spondylosis have such symptoms, they should return to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time to find out the cause and then carry out targeted treatment.

Symptoms caused by cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is mainly caused by degenerative lesions of the cervical spine, such as cervical spondylosis, cervical disc herniation and other phenomena. When the spinal nerve roots or blood vessels are compressed, corresponding symptoms may appear. For example, when the nerve roots are compressed, it will cause symptoms such as limb pain, numbness and weakness. When the vertebral artery is compressed, symptoms such as dizziness and cataplexy may occur. When the sympathetic nerves are compressed, symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, tachycardia, and precordial pain may occur. There are more symptoms of cervical spondylosis. When symptoms appear, you can go to the hospital for a CT or MRI of the neck to make a clear diagnosis, and then take targeted treatment measures.