Cervical compression of the sympathetic nerves does not affect life expectancy, but it can reduce the quality of life, and therefore should be treated aggressively to improve symptoms.
Cervical spine compression of sympathetic nerves is called sympathetic cervical spondylosis, due to cervical disc degeneration and segmental instability to the cervical spine sympathetic nerve endings have irritation, resulting in sympathetic nerve dysfunction, for example, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, eye distension, hearing loss, tinnitus, palpitation, chest tightness, and other symptoms, but will not affect the life expectancy.
Treatment can be conservative, such as cervical traction, physical therapy, acupuncture, electrotherapy, medication, etc., to improve the symptoms, rest and exercise, exercise the neck, shoulder and back muscles. If it is difficult to relieve, surgery can be considered.
Don’t be too anxious and blindly use medication, and consult a professional physician for specific treatment.