Vegeto-vascular dystonia in children is manifested by some symptoms that characterize a number of disorders in the autonomic function of the child's body. Nowadays, such a diagnosis is known only in the post-Soviet space, but there is still no consensus on its formulation. It is generally accepted that the diagnosis of VVD itself is not particularly dangerous, but in combination with some negative factors, in some cases it provokes the development of complications: peptic ulcer, gastritis, allergic reactions, cardiovascular diseases, bronchial asthma.
There are a lot of factors influencing the development of a complex of symptoms of VVD :
- heredity;
- hormonal changes in the body of a teenager;
- endocrine system diseases;
- stresses, nervous and depressive states;
- pregnancy complicated by fetal hypoxia;
- diseases of infancy;
- unsuitable climatic conditions and diet;
- brain injuries during childbirth and damage to the central nervous system.
Vascular dystonia, symptoms depending on the type of disorder .
Vegeto- vascular dystonia in children is manifested by the following types of disorders and symptoms:
- The cardiac type is manifested by pain in the region of the heart and deviations in the work of the cardiovascular system.
- The hypertensive type is accompanied by increased pressure at rest of the child.
- The antihypertensive type is manifested by low blood pressure for no apparent reason.
Vegeto-vascular dystonia in children is determined from the first year of life: restless sleep, frequent spitting up, sensitivity to allergens and decreased appetite. Vascular dystonia, the symptoms of which have already appeared, from the second year of life is complicated by frequent and prolonged colds, which are characterized by residual symptoms in the form of prolonged subfebrile condition after recovery. At the same time, during sleep, thermoregulation normalizes, but the child’s arms and legs are always cool, even with a significant increase in body temperature.
The child often complains of weakness and a headache, he has an instability of attention and repeated nervous breakdowns. Such children are long susceptible to acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, until adolescence.
Kids often behave inappropriately, their behavior often fluctuates from one extreme to another: a child is often aggressive and conflicting, and sometimes tearful, touchy.
Vegeto-vascular dystonia in children, treatment methods.
Vascular dystonia, the treatment of which is often difficult, should be considered taking into account the psychological side of this issue. Parents are not recommended to pay excessive attention to the symptoms of the disease, it will be much more useful to instill in the child a love of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle. Performing the direct advice of a doctor aimed at normalizing the state of health, it is necessary to create positive conditions for relieving the symptoms of the disease and complete recovery. At the same time, do not forget that each child is individual, and you need to approach treatment based on the needs of the baby.
The need to observe the correct regimen of the day is an important aspect of such a disease as vascular dystonia, the treatment of which is impossible without moderate physical exertion, good sleep and regular nutrition. Mental stress should also not be excessive, they need to be dosed.
Extremely useful sports, in particular, skating and skiing, swimming, tennis, bicycle and others. It is always necessary to take into account all the wishes of the child so that the stress from engaging in an unloved affair does not serve as an evil joke and does not cause an exacerbation of the disease.