Esophageal cervical spondylosis is mainly treated conservatively, but medication can also be used, and physical therapy such as massage and acupressure is also effective.
Esophageal cervical spondylosis is due to the protrusion of the anterior edge of the vertebral body compressing the esophagus, which results in symptoms such as dysphagia or dyspnea.
1. Conservative treatment: Conservative treatment is the mainstay for esophageal cervical spondylosis, usually avoiding irritating foods such as chili peppers, reducing neck activities, and applying neck brakes when appropriate to avoid aggravation of vertebral herniation.
2. Drug therapy: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib and neurotrophic drugs such as methylcobalamin can reduce local inflammation, decrease hyperreactivity and reduce neural edema, thus reducing symptoms.
3. Physical therapy: Commonly used physical therapy includes massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy, or small needle, etc., which can relieve symptoms.
Esophageal cervical spondylosis is recommended to be treated under the guidance of a specialist, and the above medications need to be used under the guidance of a physician.