Thoracic radiculitis is an inflammation of the nerve endings that come out of the corresponding part of the spinal cord. Basically it is manifested by acute pain in the zone of scapula, breast and abdominal cavity. This ailment most often occurs in middle-aged and elderly men. In women, it manifests itself twice as less.
Causes of the disease
There are several causes of radiculitis of the thoracic spine. At the same time, they are all related in one way or another to the problems of nerve endings. For example, the most common compression is the root compression. Most often this happens due to problems with the vertebrae or the disc. With a tearing of the latter, it increases, which puts pressure on the nerve. When bone degeneration or sprawl on the spine can affect the skeleton. With similar causes of thoracic radiculitis or so-called intercostal neuralgia, the fight will be more difficult.
Other reasons include:
- congenital malformations;
- excessive physical exertion;
- supercooling ;
- inflammation caused by infection;
- Metastases that have fallen into the spine from other organs damaged by cancer;
- Vascular disease.
Symptoms of thoracic sciatica
There are many symptoms of the disease:
- sharp pains between the shoulder blades, even with minimal load;
- unpleasant sensations are cutting, intensifying towards the night;
- increased blood pressure ;
- cough;
- problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- pain in the stomach, which is like heartburn;
- dyspnea.
Traditional treatment of thoracic radiculitis
There are several folk remedies for fighting this disease.
Compress of burdock
The procedure is done at night. The leaves of the plant should be washed and boiled. Attach to the thoracic area on the back and leave until morning. The procedure must be repeated until the state improves, but no more than ten times.
Honey pack
It is necessary to smear honey between the scapula. Top with polyethylene and warming cloth, for example, with wool. Such compresses are put on at night. The whole course lasts no more than two weeks.