How to Treat Vertebral Artery Carotid Disease

Depending on the severity of the symptoms, general treatment, physical therapy, medication, and surgery can be used to treat vertebral artery-type cervical spondylosis. The clinical manifestations of vertebral artery-type cervical spondylosis include discomfort in the cervical spine, transient dizziness closely related to neck rotation, blurred vision and panic. 1. General treatment: in the acute stage, bed rest should be provided to avoid excessive movement of the cervical vertebrae, and a neck brace can be worn to avoid trauma to the neck. 2. Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy such as neck traction, baking electricity and massage under professional guidance can be taken to relieve symptoms. 3. Medication: Dehydrating agents such as mannitol can be applied to reduce nerve edema and improve blood circulation in the brain. Calcium ion blockers such as nimodipine can also be applied to improve blood circulation in the brain. 4. Surgery: If the symptoms are serious, conservative treatment is ineffective, and obvious signs of insufficient blood supply to the brain such as dizziness and blurred vision have been produced, surgery is usually required to relieve the compression and rebuild the structure and stability of the cervical vertebrae. If the diagnosis of vertebral artery-type cervical spondylosis is confirmed, it is recommended that standardized treatment be carried out under the guidance of a doctor in a timely manner, and that medication not be used on one’s own in order to avoid delaying the condition.