There is no clear range of how long you can live with cervical calcification, generally mild cervical calcification has no effect on life expectancy, and as cervical spondylosis worsens it may have an effect on length of life.
Cervical spine calcification is mostly calcification of cervical discs and ligaments, which can lead to neck pain or limb numbness. Mild cervical spondylosis patients can gradually alleviate their symptoms by changing bad habits and exercising appropriately, which will not affect their life expectancy.
With further development of the disease and compression of peripheral nerves and blood vessels, patients will experience dizziness and numbness of the upper limbs. If transient cerebral ischemia occurs, it may lead to fainting and falling, resulting in different degrees of injury. In severe cases, incontinence may occur, even life-threatening.
Once the cervical spine calcification patients have discomfort, they should go to the hospital in time and be actively treated under the guidance of the doctor.