Brain Gliosis: signs, treatment, life prognosis

In the article, we consider the signs of gliosis of the brain.

In the process of functioning of neurons throughout the human body, various nerve impulses are transmitted. Some factors contribute to the instant destruction of nerve cells, against which they are replaced by glial elements. In medicine, this condition is called brain gliosis. A similar physiological phenomenon is a natural process during the aging of the body. But it happens that microprocesses of metabolism are largely disrupted due to a decrease in brain performance. Such a failure can occur if the foci of gliosis in the white matter grow significantly, acquiring a large-scale character. What gliosis is, what are its symptoms and how the treatment is going, we will tell in our article.

Pathology basics

Specialists in the field of neurology believe that such a deviation in the brain cells cannot be classified as a separate disease, since this pathology is most likely a consequence of other disorders in the human body. Until the change in the cellular composition of the brain becomes abnormal, glia does not affect the performance of nerve cells in any way, but rather, on the contrary. They can have a protective effect, preventing various injuries and infections from entering the affected areas of the brain.

Replacing the areas of dead neurons, glia perform the function of the previous structure and supply metabolic processes of brain tissues. But the positive effect associated with the formation of glia occurs only until the onset of a certain condition. Immediately after its achievement, any changes pass into the category of pathology, which over time can manifest itself in the form of certain clinical manifestations. Now let's see what causes gliosis of the brain.

The main causes of gliosis

A variety of factors can provoke the death of nerve tissues, and, consequently, brain gliosis. Here are the most common ones:

• The presence of genetic or hereditary pathology.
• The development of tuberculous sclerosis.
• The appearance of chronic circulatory pathology in the brain.
• The appearance of injuries to the skull and brain.
• Inflammation caused by a neural infection.
• The presence of continuously progressive hypertension.
• The appearance of injuries at birth.
• Lower sugar content.
• The impact of surgical interventions on the brain.
  

Against the background of a birth injury, which is accompanied by asphyxia, cell neurons can die. This pathology in the first few months in no way affects children's development. Regression, as a rule, occurs after the sixth month, which is expressed in the form of mental and physical developmental disorders. Factors that directly affect the foci of gliosis in the brain are the following reasons:

• Alcohol consumption. In the event that you consume moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages, this will increase blood circulation. But an increase in the dose of alcohol can provoke a violation of neural connections.
• Taking drugs. Absolutely any kind of narcotic drugs can lead to vascular inflammation with focal death of brain tissue.

Forms of pathology and the degree of its development

The initial stage of formation of gliosis of the brain is usually asymptomatic. Doctors, as a rule, detect the clinical manifestation of violations against the background of the subsequent pathological spread of the glious focus. During necrotic processes in place of dead cells of neurons that form foci of gliosis, large areas are released in the brain. Forms of gliosis of the brain directly depend on various signs, nature and localization of its position:

• Single gliosis of the brain. This supratentorial type of disorder appears as a result of the aging of the body or during the birth injury of a newborn. Such a deviation does not appear in any way and is not dangerous to humans.
• Multiple gliosis of the brain can occur when cerebrovascular accident. This condition can be a manifestation of a neurological pathology.
• Periventricular manifestations affect parts of the ventricles of the brain. As a result, changes in the cystic and glial nature can form.
• Anisomorphic manifestations can be detected in any part of the brain. They serve as a consequence of the chaotic growth of glial fiber.
• Perivascular disorders claim that entangling of damaged vessels through glial cells occurs, which is a sign of multiple sclerosis.
• Subcortical foci of gliosis in the white matter of the brain are diagnosed under the cortex.
• Diffuse lesions form multiple foci of brain gliosis, which can subsequently spread to the spinal cord.
• Edge view can affect the surface of the brain.

Next, we find out how this pathology can manifest itself.

Symptoms of pathology and its consequences

Single occurrences of gliosis of the brain usually do not give out. Such foci are detected randomly during magnetic resonance imaging. However, in the event that pathology is not detected in time, gliosis will multiply, forming new islands of atrophic change. The following symptoms of a violation in the state of the body must certainly alert the person:

• Observation of sharp and frequent changes in blood pressure.
• The presence of persistent intense headaches that are not stopped by antispasmodics.
• Observation of decreased performance with the appearance of periodic dizziness.
• Loss of concentration and attention along with memory lapses.
• A significant decrease in auditory, and, in addition, visual function.
• Violation of the motor system.

It should be noted that the manifestation of the disease with the intensity of its symptoms directly depends on which site the foci of gliosis in the brain formed:

• The supratentorial form can most often be expressed by visual impairment.
• Gliosis in the white matter of the brain is often the result of cranial trauma and surgical intervention in this organ. This violation can manifest itself in the form of dizziness, and, in addition, in the form of a convulsive state of the brain.
• Frequent, and at the same time severe pain in the head can be the result of an injury to the temporal lobe. In addition, such headaches can lead to gliosis of vascular origin, which will provoke constant pressure surges.
• In the absence of any other diseases that stimulate the propagation of glia, the appearance of gliosis can be considered as a primary pathology. Such changes are considered age-related and appear against the background of natural aging.

The danger of developing gliosis

The location of the catalyst, which causes pathological abnormalities, affects primarily the effects of gliosis of the substance of the brain. Pressure surges along with hypertension, encephalitis, multiple sclerosis and skull injuries can lead to subsequent formation of glia.

The life expectancy of people suffering from such changes primarily depends on the degree of damage to the systems and organs that are most important for life. The favorable prognosis of this disease depends on the timely diagnosis of disorders, and, in addition, on the adequacy of treatment. Next, we will understand what measures are being taken today to treat brain gliosis.

Diagnosis and consequences of gliosis

Urine and blood tests do not provide accurate information for the diagnosis, so the examination is carried out using magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography (MRI and CT), and angiography is also effective. Children are examined through neurosonography.

MRI can help identify the following abnormalities:

• foci of gliosis, their number, size and localization;
• at what level brain structures are affected;
• in what condition are the surrounding structures.

Also, on the basis of this procedure, the probability of determining the cause of the pathology is high, which will allow to successfully overcome the disease in the future.

The focus on MRI is determined from the ratios of extracellular and intracellular fluid in the existing formation.

There are several criteria that characterize the resulting image and provide information about the nature of the focus:

1. Image intensity matters - most often hyper-intensive and iso-intense signals are observed.
2. The nature of the image is also evaluated - there is a heterogeneous or homogeneous structure.

Cerebral Gliosis and its treatment

In the event of suspicious symptoms, it is foolish to hope that the process that has started will not progress without the necessary treatment, remaining at its previous level. Even the most harmless disorder in the state, which is characteristic of gliosis of vascular origin, can cause various complications, from the complete loss of speech function to paralysis of the extremities, intellectual and mechanical disorders along with dementia.

You can live with such symptoms, but all these manifestations will create discomfort to the patient, being at the same time very dangerous for his life. In the most severe cases, for example, with improper treatment or even against the background of a complete lack of therapy, a fatal outcome is possible. In this regard, treatment of such a disease should begin immediately after it is detected. On MRI, foci of brain gliosis are very well visible.

Effective therapeutic methods to combat this pathology have not yet been developed. First of all, it is necessary to treat the underlying disease that provoked this pathological algorithm. Such measures will help prevent the subsequent formation of a secondary focus and stop the development and further exacerbation of the disease.

One of the most important criteria in the prevention of further development of the disease is diet. First of all, it is necessary to exclude fatty foods, since it is precisely it that can positively affect progression, and, in addition, exacerbate gliosis of the substance of the brain. Most of all, this factor will affect if the patient has a congenital disorder in fat metabolism. Immediately after the recommendations of a specialist, the use of nootropic drugs along with vasoactive and metabolic agents is permissible. But it must be said that the presented therapy is nonspecific. In the event that the factors that triggered the development of a pathological disorder are not eliminated, therapy will be useless.

How else can the foci of gliosis in the white matter of the brain be treated?

Appeal to traditional medicine

Many people can live for years without knowing about this disease. And it’s not recommended to start gliotic brain disorders. The longer patients drag on treatment, the more difficult it will be to deal with the consequences of the disease in the future. There are no drugs that eliminate glial formations, since glial disorders are not classified as an independent disease. In order to improve the well-being of the patient, traditional medicine refers to the following three areas of treatment:

• Prophylaxis. The body of an adult at an early stage of the disease can cope with negative changes on its own. Experts recommend that patients completely quit bad habits by changing their diet. It is also very important to adhere to a healthy lifestyle.
• The use of medicines. Doctors prescribe the necessary treatment for the disease that provoked gliosis of the vascular origin of the brain. In the event of lesions, agents are prescribed that restore and strengthen the walls of the arteries. Also used drugs that increase brain activity by improving the conductivity of the nerve fiber.
• Conducting surgical treatment. In the event that the patient reveals deviations in the functioning of internal organs along with convulsive and epileptic seizures, then the appointment of a neurosurgical intervention is considered appropriate.

Treatment of brain gliosis is not limited to this.

The appeal to alternative methods of therapy

No matter how many medicines are prescribed to the patient, and additional maintenance of the body through the use of folk remedies will help to improve the general condition.

• At the initial stage, in the presence of a few lesions of the foci, the human body perfectly supports the human body, which helps to stabilize the blood supply system and increase metabolism.
• When a patient develops obesity, a diet based on a raw food diet is recommended; fasting days with periodic fasting are also required. This will contribute to the general cleansing of the body of various substances that disrupt its healthy functioning.
• Reception of tinctures and various decoctions, the action of which is aimed at combating the symptoms of the disease. At the pharmacy you can buy ready-made fees that are balanced for treatment.

It must be emphasized that treatment with the help of folk methods can be effective only as an addition to traditional therapy, which should be prescribed by specialists. The long-term effect of the use of drugs and treatment using alternative methods will not be achieved until the cause of glial formation is eliminated. Next, find out what preventive measures will help people avoid the development of this disease.

How long do adults with brain gliosis live? This is a common question. About it further.

Prophylaxis

In order to be able to prevent the progression of glial formation and exclude the occurrence of this disease, it is necessary to follow some rules of prevention, we will give the main ones:

• Each person needs a good rest along with fresh air and a good night's sleep. If you adhere to the correct daily routine, a person will be able to maintain the nervous system in a healthy state.
• Occupation of feasible physical activity will also contribute to the overall strengthening of the nervous system. In order for the body to be hardy, and at the same time strong, it is not at all necessary to devote a lot of time to sports. It will be enough just to devote a little time to a certain set of exercises every day.
• Nutrition of the body. It is worth completely abandoning harmful animal fats. Products that are vital to include in your diet as part of the prevention of various disorders are, first of all, cereals along with vegetables, fruits and lean meats. During cooking, it is best to use the stewing technique or cooking in a double boiler.
• It is very important to completely abandon bad habits.
  

The preventive measures presented above are useful for all people, they will significantly limit the possibility of developing such an undesirable ailment as brain gliosis. In addition, they can help slow down the progression of an existing disease.

Prognosis of life with gliosis of the brain

It is worth noting that the consequences of an increase in the number of glial cells directly depend on the location of the catalyst that provoked this pathology. Prediction for a full life depends on the degree of damage to vital systems and organs. The sooner to identify changes and conduct quality treatment, the more favorable the prognosis for the patient will be.