Asthenia is today considered one of the most common problems in medical practice. No one is safe from such a disorder. So why does asthenic syndrome occur ? What is it and what are the symptoms associated with? What treatments do doctors offer?
Asthenic syndrome - what is it?
"Asthenia" is a condition accompanied by gradually occurring psychopathological disorders. As a rule, the syndrome is accompanied by chronic fatigue and some autonomic disorders. Modern researchers explain the occurrence of asthenia by the gradual depletion of the nervous system, which is often observed with some serious illness of the body. Interestingly, such a disorder can appear both simultaneously with the primary disease, and during the rehabilitation period.
The main causes of asthenia
As already mentioned, this syndrome can be associated with depletion of the nervous system, insufficient amounts of nutrients, vitamins, oxygen, etc. A similar condition is often diagnosed in cardiology, neurology, gynecology, and many other branches of modern medicine.
To date, there are many classification schemes for such a violation. Organic asthenia is accompanied by brain damage. Risk factors include inflammatory and infectious diseases of the nervous system, as well as tumors, traumatic brain injuries. For example, cerebro-asthenic syndrome is caused by impaired blood flow in the cerebral vessels. Colds, pneumonia, ulcers, chronic gastritis, hepatitis - all this can cause CNS depletion.
Functional asthenic syndrome is also distinguished. What it is? Such a disorder is usually associated with mental and physical overwork, severe stress.
What are the symptoms of asthenia?
Most often, asthenia is a chronic disease and develops gradually. It all starts with a slight malaise. It is customary to highlight several key features:
- Neuro-asthenic syndrome is accompanied by chronic fatigue. Even rest and prolonged sleep do not help a person regain strength. Efficiency gradually decreases - the patient experiences difficulties at work, problems with memory and concentration appear.
- For such a condition, sleep disturbances are characteristic . Some people suffer from insomnia. Others cannot fall asleep or feel weak after awakening. In any case, even prolonged sleep does not restore strength, so in the daytime the patient suffers from constant attacks of drowsiness.
- Due to constant fatigue and drowsiness, psycho-emotional disorders also appear. Some patients become excessively irritable and nervous, often and quickly lose their temper. Others, on the other hand, are apathetic, slow, and unresponsive. Often you can observe sharp changes in mood.
- Depletion of the nervous system affects the work of the whole organism. There are some autonomic disorders that accompany asthenic syndrome. What are these disorders? First of all, tachycardia, chills or fever in the body, excessive sweating. Sometimes patients suffer from headaches, drops in blood pressure, decreased potency.
Methods for treating asthenia
Of course, first the patient must undergo a full examination, because it is important to determine the cause of the development of asthenic syndrome. Most often, patients are recommended to take nootropics and neuroprotectors, which help restore the functions of the central nervous system. Nevertheless, the only effective method of treatment is to create an optimal mode of work and rest.
In the first months, patients are recommended a long rest, in particular spa treatment. The diet is extremely important - the food should be nutritious and contain all the nutrients in the required quantities. Successful treatment is only possible when creating a relaxed atmosphere at work and in the family.
In the most severe cases, patients need regular classes with psychiatrists, taking antidepressants and antipsychotics.