Venous dysfunction is a serious pathology that requires proper treatment. Otherwise, such a condition leads to irreversible consequences. Self-medication in this case is life threatening. When the first symptoms of the disease appear, consult a doctor. Features of venous blood stasis, causes and treatment methods will be discussed in detail below.
Pathology Overview
Venous dysfunction is a serious disease, which, with improper or untimely treatment, can lead to the most sad consequences. The central nervous system of a person is a multifunctional system that has a complex structure. She cannot work properly without proper nutrition. It provides blood. Many causes can affect circulatory deterioration. As a result, the venous outflow becomes slow. This condition is called dysfunction of the venous outflow.
The blood supply system in the brain consists of veins, arteries, which differ in different diameters. The vessels may be superficial or deep. The first category of veins passes in the soft membrane of the brain. Through them there is an outflow of blood from the cortex and some part of the white matter. Deep veins take blood from the remaining parts of the brain.
Such vessels pass in the hard shell of the brain. Blood from the veins is discharged into the space between the venous sinuses. These are hard shells, which are called longitudinal (upper and lower), circulating and transverse sinuses. From the cranial cavity, venous blood moves through the jugular internal vein.
Dysfunction of blood outflow through the veins is a fairly common disease not only in the elderly, but also in young age. After 30 years, every second person suffers from this disease. It can be expressed less or more. Unpleasant symptoms of the disease are exacerbated by an improper lifestyle, bad habits, unbalanced diet and excess weight, etc. Some people have a genetic predisposition to such a disease.
Dysfunction of the outflow of venous blood develops more actively if a person has hypertension, atherosclerosis, as well as osteochondrosis in the cervical spine.
Classification
There are two forms of venous brain dysfunction. This is the primary and stagnant type of disease. They have a number of differences. The primary form is manifested due to a violation of the tone of the veins. This leads to various disorders of tissue nutrition. This situation is often observed after traumatic brain injury, in a state of alcoholic, drug intoxication.
The primary form of pathology is also caused by hyperinsolation, hypertension and hypotension, diseases of the endocrine system, etc.
With a stagnant form of the disease, mechanical outflow difficulties are observed. Blood circulation in this case is very difficult. This leads to a gradual fading of the mechanical flow of the process. A person needs external intervention. Otherwise, the outcome will be sad.
Venous dysfunction in a child is often caused by head injuries. In adults, similar causes also lead to circulatory disorders. Various hematomas, tumors are also the causes of this condition. In elderly people, the deterioration of cerebral circulation and venous outflow can be explained by a stroke. As a result, the brain swells. This entails compression of the veins and arteries.
Genetic predisposition is determined in people who have naturally underdeveloped veins.
External factors of this condition include blockage of blood vessels. Also, this group of causes includes tumors, osteochondrosis in the cervical spine, trauma to the abdomen or sternum, and other ailments.
The causes of obstructed outflow may be different. They arise both in the skull itself and in other parts of the body. Often, disorders in the spinal area lead to global disorders and pathologies. Malfunctioning organs can be the most unexpected.
Stages
Treatment of venous dysfunction depends on the stage and characteristics of the course of the disease. Also, the doctor must determine exactly what causes the difficult outflow of blood. Only in this case, the effect on the body can be effective. The disease can develop due to various malfunctions in the body. Moreover, this problem is not dependent on gender. Many people do not even suspect that they have problems with the outflow of blood in the brain. This is due to the features of the development of the disease.
In medicine, there are three stages of venous blood outflow dysfunction. At the initial stage, the disease is almost asymptomatic. Nothing worries a person yet. However, pathological processes in its vessels of the brain are already gradually developing. This stage is called latent. The quality of human life does not change.
In the second stage, the first symptoms appear. However, changes in the general condition and well-being are still insignificant. However, symptoms are already affecting the quality of life. At this stage, the doctor diagnoses cerebral venous dysfunction.
The third stage is the most serious. It is called venous encephalopathy. Symptoms become pronounced. The disease is actively progressing. Veins do poorly with the function assigned to them. During the diagnosis, violations are determined at the micro and macro levels. In this case, immediate treatment is required. He is prescribed by a doctor after a full diagnosis.
In order to identify such a disease in time, you need to know its main symptoms. If you suspect the development of venous outflow dysfunction, you need to go to the hospital. The sooner treatment is started, the less consequences the disease will bring.
Symptomatology
Venous dysfunction in the vertebral pool (VBB) is manifested by a number of symptoms. If a person notices such phenomena in himself, he should consult a doctor. By the way, such an ailment is also called venous blood outflow dysfunction. Modern therapy is effective, especially in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, the sooner treatment is started, the better for the patient.
There are certain signs of venous dysfunction. First of all, this list includes a headache. It is also called cephalalgia. With slight turns of the head, it intensifies. Also, a violation of the venous outflow of blood can be indicated by intense headaches that appear after stress or in a state of intoxication.
The pain is often concentrated in the ear area. Noise, unpleasant sounds can be felt in the head. In the eyeball, the veins expand, a vascular network appears.
Another sign of venous dysfunction is a headache that appears for no reason. Most often, such attacks occur before lunch. The face of a person acquires a bluish tint. Swelling of the legs may also be present. Fainting can sometimes occur.
Patients with similar disorders in the area of cerebral circulation complain of numbness in the arms and legs. They lose their sensitivity. Mental disorders may occur. The listed symptoms progress over time. Their manifestations are different for different people. The organisms of all people are different. Therefore, even with the appearance of a symptom that periodically recurs, you need to consult a specialist for advice. Such a violation can lead to ischemia of brain tissue, and other serious pathologies.
The consequences of circulatory disorders
Dysfunctions in the venous pools of the brain can lead to serious consequences. Without proper treatment, a number of other diseases appear. Oxygen and glucose in violation of venous circulation does not enter the brain in the required amount. This leads to neurological pathologies.
Stroke is one of the diseases that is caused by disorders in the field of venous circulation. In this case, part of the brain tissue dies. This can affect speech, motor coordination, and memory. The consequences of a stroke can be different. This depends on the amount of brain tissue that has died out as a result of hemorrhage, as well as the rate of restoration of venous blood flow. In some cases, the patient's health is fully restored. However, in most cases, the changes are irreversible. Sometimes this leads to death.
If a person has chronic disturbances in the area of venous blood circulation in the brain, hemorrhage in the cranial cavity may appear. The walls of blood vessels weaken. This leads to their rupture. Hemorrhage leads to loss of consciousness and more serious consequences.
Hypoxia can also be caused by venous congestion. So, for example, venous dysfunction of the vertebral veins can lead to a partial or complete cessation of oxygen supply to the brain. At the same time, a person feels weakness, dizziness. If the vessels are not unlocked promptly, a coma occurs, and then death.
Violations in the field of venous circulation provoke the appearance of discirculatory hypertensive encephalopathy. Usually this syndrome develops slowly. The brain lacks the amount of oxygen required for normal functioning. If the process develops rapidly, the venous outflow is completely blocked. 6 minutes after a similar occurrence, death occurs.
Diagnostics
Venous dysfunction in both pools or in only one part of the brain can be diagnosed using modern techniques. Without this, the doctor will not be able to prescribe adequate treatment.
Arriving at the appointment with a neurologist, a person describes his condition. He calls the symptoms that periodically appear in him. The doctor also examines the patient. He prescribes a number of diagnostic procedures. One of the most informative methods is the use of MRI. With a contrast examination, you can get a three-dimensional image of all the vessels of the brain. This is one of the most modern, accurate diagnostic methods.
An ultrasound scan is also used when a similar pathology is suspected. In some cases, a person is prescribed computed tomography of blood vessels. In this case, a special contrast agent is administered to him. CT is a rather informative technique. However, the radiation dose during the procedure is quite high. Therefore, CT has a number of contraindications.
Venous dysfunction in VBB can also be diagnosed after angiography of the vessels. Almost all of the above methods identify the root cause of this condition. Examination may show abnormalities in the jugular vein. Also, the doctor who is conducting the procedure examines the patient’s eyeball. There may also be signs of venous stagnation of blood.
Often, the disease is also manifested by bloating of veins in the legs. The treatment prescribed by the doctor should be comprehensive. It includes a number of medications, as well as special exercises.
Drug treatment
Venous head dysfunction requires proper, comprehensive treatment. After examination and diagnosis, the doctor prescribes a number of drugs. They have an effect on the whole body, including blood vessels. Drug treatment is the main approach in the process of eliminating problems in the field of outflow of venous blood of the brain.
The doctor individually selects the necessary antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants. These can be Plavix, Warfarin, etc. They prevent blood clots from appearing in the circulatory system. This reduces the likelihood of complications.
Also, the patient should take diuretics (for example, Furadonin). They remove excess fluid from the body. As a result, the load on the veins is reduced. In combination with these drugs, medicines are prescribed that have a tonic effect on the veins. These include Phazocket, Eskusan, Troxevasin, etc. The listed drugs affect the walls of blood vessels. They improve their elasticity. This has a positive effect on the outflow of blood.
If necessary, the doctor prescribes caffeine-based drugs. This substance increases muscle tone, which has a positive effect on the performance of the veins of their functions. To improve the efficiency of the brain, Strugeron is prescribed. The drug also normalizes blood circulation in these tissues.
The dosage of drugs depends on the characteristics of the patient's body. She is selected individually. The stage of the disease, symptoms are also taken into account.
Folk recipes
Venous dysfunction of the brain is treated using complex methods. In combination with the main drug treatment, traditional medicine recipes can be used. In order to choose the right remedy, you need to consult your doctor.
It is also worth considering that folk remedies should be used only at the initial or second stage of the disease. With serious violations in the field of venous blood outflow, such recipes are ineffective.
To improve the condition of the patient, different herbs are used. It can be nettles. During the treatment, both the plant itself and its juice are used. From 100 g. Nettle make a decoction. For this, the plant is poured with boiling water and heated in a water bath for 15 minutes. Next, the tool is removed from the heat and cool. Take the infusion daily before meals. You can drink it in between meals. Nettle promotes blood thinning. It becomes less dense, so it is easier for it to circulate inside the vessels.
You can also take grape juice inside. It is squeezed out of dark plant varieties. Juice is taken 200 g half an hour before meals. There are many minerals and vitamins in grapes that strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Also, the juice of this plant improves venous blood circulation.
Exercises
During the treatment of cerebral venous dysfunction, the doctor may prescribe a set of special exercises. They are performed daily. You need to throw your head back. At the same time, a man sits quietly in a chair. He is relaxed, breathing deeply. In this position you need to be a minute. Then rest and repeat the exercise several times.
Next, you need to draw a figure eight in the air. The eyes are closed, and the muscles are relaxed. Then perform strong head tilts.
After these exercises, you need to cross your fingers under the chin. At the time of exhalation, the head is tilted and crushed by its hands. On inspiration, the head is raised and thrown back. This exercise is performed several times.
General recommendations
If a person is diagnosed with venous dysfunction, there is a predisposition to a similar condition or, for the purpose of prevention, a number of simple actions must be performed. It is necessary to follow the doctor's recommendations exactly. In this case, you will need to reconsider your lifestyle. It is necessary to abandon bad habits. Smoking and alcohol, taking drugs are unacceptable. This leads to the rapid progression of the disease. Need to play sports. Moreover, the exercises should not be power. It is better to give preference to fitness, gymnastics, swimming.
You need to review your diet. With a balanced diet, blood flow improves. The vessels become stronger, more elastic. It is necessary to exclude smoked, fatty salty dishes from the diet. You should also not drink carbonated drinks. Fast food in this case is also unacceptable. Muffin, canned food and other unwholesome foods need to be deleted from the daily diet.
The body must receive in sufficient quantities vitamins C, E and P. Also amino acids, fiber are needed. A healthy diet will allow you to get rid of not only this, but also other pathologies, and prevent the development of serious ailments.
Having examined the features of venous dysfunction, as well as the symptoms, causes and consequences of this disease, you can understand the importance of timely treatment. Following the recommendations of the attending physician, a healthy lifestyle can restore health to a person.