Degenerative lesions of the cervical spine of the elderly dizziness can take general treatment, drug therapy, physical therapy, surgical treatment.
1. General treatment: when cervical degenerative lesions cause dizziness, the elderly should pay attention to rest, prevent cold and keep warm, avoid prolonged low head movement, and move the neck appropriately to relieve dizziness symptoms. And can wear a neck brace to fix the neck.
2. Drug therapy: Cerebral vasodilator drugs (such as flunarizine hydrochloride, prostaglandin), neurotrophic drugs (such as vitamin B12, methylcobalamin) can be taken for treatment.
3. Physiotherapy: Cervical traction can be applied to improve the symptoms of cervical disc compression and increase the blood supply of vertebral artery, thus relieving the symptoms of dizziness.
4. Surgery: If the effect of conservative treatment is unsatisfactory and the condition is serious, surgery can be considered to relieve the vertebral artery compression.
When dizziness is caused by degenerative cervical spine lesions in the elderly, standardized treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor in order to avoid delaying the condition. The use of the above drugs should be in accordance with medical advice.