Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VVD) is a disease that develops against the background of regular disturbances in the part of the nervous system that is responsible for thermoregulation, pressure stabilization, heart rate, respiratory system function, sweating, etc. VVD, the symptoms of which can occur in childhood, most often occurs in people who have a genetic predisposition to the disease. Most often, adolescents, women during menopause, as well as those experiencing constant stress and psychological stress are susceptible to the disease.
Treatment of VVD, the symptoms of which need to be considered in more detail, depends entirely on the identification of all signs of the disease, as well as on its type. So, the main signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia are:
- Differences in blood pressure (there may be a tendency to either increase or decrease).
- The heart rate is constantly or periodically disturbed.
- Weak tolerance and resistance to psychological stress.
- Periodically arising feeling of chills or heat, which may be accompanied by flushing of the head and fever.
- Possible failures in the digestive tract.
- Periodically occurring fainting conditions.
There are several types of VSD, the symptoms of which are slightly different. Each type has its own characteristics and treatment methods determined by the doctor:
- VVD is of a hypotonic type, the symptoms of which are largely similar to other types, except that this form of the disease is characterized by a decrease in blood pressure and periodic weakness. Also in this case, the possibility of fainting is slightly higher.
- VSD hypertonic type. This type of disease is characterized by the fact that blood pressure rises.
- VSD mixed type. In this situation, the pressure can increase and decrease with some frequency. This type of disease is more common than others.
VVD, the symptoms and treatment of which are directly related, should be fully investigated in a patient. It is necessary to examine the patient carefully so that the doctor can correctly choose the complex of medicines for further treatment.
The disease itself does not cause a threat to human life, but it is very unpredictable in its manifestations, and, therefore, in diagnosis. There may be some problems with the selection of treatment. The most basic thing that a doctor should rely on during the examination is to determine the basis of the disease, its root causes.
There are several main areas of treatment that modern doctors adhere to:
- Prescribing antidepressants and sedatives.
- Use in the treatment of the basics of traditional medicine, among which the main role is played by the intake of herbs. As a rule, this method acts as an auxiliary and does not in itself cure the disease. However, its benefit is to increase the overall tone of the body.
- The appointment of physiotherapy exercises, which strengthens the muscles and increases the efficiency of the body. The greatest benefit is achieved when the selection of necessary exercises is carried out taking into account the age and physical characteristics of the body. In general, if a person leads a mobile lifestyle, VVD, the symptoms of which appear precisely after a decrease in physical activity, may not develop at all.
- Leisure. As you know, rest is a change of activity. No one says that the patient quits work. You just need to be able to properly organize life, alternating between active work and the right rest: going to nature, treatment in sanatoriums. Moreover, it is a sanatorium treatment that contains a correctly selected set of procedures that contribute to recovery.
Remember that correct and timely treatment gives positive results!