How to treat severe cervical disc herniation

Severe cervical disc herniation can be treated by general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery. 1. General treatment: usually develop good living habits and avoid prolonged head down. Appropriate neck exercises can help improve the function of the cervical spine. 2. Physical therapy: such as heat therapy, traction, electrotherapy, etc. Physical therapy can improve the circulation and reduce the symptoms of nerve compression. 3. Pharmacotherapy: medication can be applied according to the condition, such as edema-reducing drugs, mannitol, etc.; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as diclofenac sodium, etc.; nutritive nerve drugs, such as methylcobalamin, etc. 4. Surgery: If the condition is serious and conservative treatment is ineffective, or if there are symptoms of spinal cord compression such as numbness and weakening of the limbs, surgery can be performed, such as decompression of the anterior cervical path and removal of the herniated disc. Patients with severe cervical disc herniation should consult the doctor in time, improve the imaging needs of the examination, such as CT, magnetic resonance, etc., to judge the condition, and then choose targeted treatment measures; the above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of a physician, avoid self-medication.