Is it good to lie flat with lumbar hyperostosis?

Written by Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 05, 2024
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In general, for patients with lumbar spondylosis, if there are no symptoms of sciatic nerve pain, lying flat is usually very effective, but it's best to sleep on a hard bed. If the patient's lumbar spondylosis has caused spinal nerve compression resulting in sciatic nerve pain, it is best for such patients to lie on their side. Side lying allows the knees and hips to bend, thereby reducing the tension on the sciatic nerve and effectively alleviating the symptoms of sciatic nerve pain. Additionally, for those with painful symptoms due to lumbar spondylosis, it is advisable to wear a lumbar support belt to protect the area.

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What should I do about bone hyperplasia?

For the issue of how to deal with osteophyte formation, the incidence rate is very high clinically. The treatment method mainly depends on the severity of the patient's osteophyte formation. If the patient's osteophyte formation is very severe, such as deformities in the joints or nerve compression that affect the patient's normal work or life, it is necessary to actively perform surgical treatment. For example, joint replacement or discectomy, spinal canal enlargement and decompression may be performed to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. Additionally, it is necessary to actively use nutritional and neurological medications to promote nerve recovery. For cases of mild osteophyte formation, conservative treatment options include oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and medications that combat osteophyte formation. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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What medicine is there for bone hyperplasia?

The treatment primarily depends on the condition and location of the patient's bone proliferation. If the bone proliferation occurs in the joint area, early treatment can often involve oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, as well as medications that nourish the cartilage. If the bone proliferation occurs in the cervical or lumbar spine and is accompanied by spinal nerve compression, treatment should include oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, anti-proliferative agents, and medications that nourish the nerves. Additionally, strict attention should be given to rest and protection, as these are the best conditions for patient recovery. Local applications of heat or washing with hot water can further improve the symptoms of bone proliferation. (Specific medications should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)

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symptoms of bone hyperplasia

Under normal circumstances, in the early stages of osteophyte formation, the condition mainly manifests as localized pain in patients, especially during periods of increased activity or exposure to cold, when the pain is more pronounced. If the osteophyte formation progressively worsens over time and occurs in the spine, it may lead to conditions such as cervical or lumbar spine diseases. This, in turn, causes patients to experience neck pain, back pain, and in severe cases, symptoms such as dizziness, numbness in the arms, unsteady walking, a sensation of walking on cotton, and even abnormalities in urination and defecation. Additionally, if the osteophyte formation occurs in the joints, it often leads to joint deformities.

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What should not be eaten with osteophyte formation?

Patients with bone hyperplasia should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, high-fat and high-calorie foods, such as fatty meat, barbecue, fried foods, and foods with high sugar content, as these are detrimental to health and can easily lead to diseases such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Patients with bone hyperplasia are encouraged to consume more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, shrimp shells, beans, and ribs. These foods are rich in calcium. Additionally, it is beneficial to get more sun exposure, adequately supplement with vitamin D, and engage in proper physical exercise, all of which help promote the absorption of calcium.

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Can people with bone hyperplasia drink alcohol?

Bone hyperplasia is a protective response caused by the bones at joint areas being subjected to long-term muscle traction and wear. Bone hyperplasia itself is not a disease, nor does it affect drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol has neither therapeutic effects nor does it cause pain related to bone hyperplasia, so whether patients with bone hyperplasia drink alcohol is not very significant. For the treatment of bone hyperplasia, the most important things are rest, reducing heavy labor, and avoiding heavy physical work or extensive sports activities. Medications can include oral anti-inflammatory pain relievers, blood circulation-promoting drugs, and cartilage-protecting drugs for symptomatic treatment. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)