Can I drink liquor if I have cervical spondylosis?

Moderate drinking of liquor by patients with cervical spondylosis may not have a direct impact on cervical spondylosis, but excessive drinking may aggravate the condition.

Drinking a small amount of liquor is believed to have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dispelling wind and cold, which may be helpful in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. However, this does not mean that liquor can treat cervical spondylosis, and its effect has not been clearly confirmed by scientific research.

Excessive consumption of liquor may bring adverse consequences. On the one hand, the stimulation of alcohol may cause sensitivity to the peripheral nerves in the neck, affecting the recovery of the cervical spine; on the other hand, drinking alcohol may lead to an increase in inflammatory mediators in the body, thereby aggravating symptoms related to cervical spondylosis, such as pain and numbness. In addition, drinking alcohol may also cause blood pressure fluctuations, increase intraspinal pressure, and further compress nerve and blood vessels.

In addition to drinking alcohol, patients with cervical spondylosis also need to pay attention to the use of drugs during treatment. Common treatment drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (such as aspirin, ibuprofen), muscle relaxants (such as eperisone hydrochloride), and neurotrophic drugs (such as vitamin B12). The use of these drugs should be done under the guidance of a professional physician to avoid side effects caused by improper use.

To sum up, patients with cervical spondylosis should be cautious when drinking and try to avoid excessive drinking. At the same time, actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment plan and using drugs rationally are the keys to promoting cervical spine recovery.

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Friendly reference: the above is for reference only, please follow your doctor's instructions for specific treatment.

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