Many people know what it is when the heart is pounding and pressure is constantly increasing. Some may live over the years and not attach particular importance to such problems, but others, on the contrary, immediately begin to sound the alarm and conduct a thorough examination. When, after passing the tests, a person in his medical record sees a diagnosis of vegetative-vascular dystonia of the hypertonic type, there is a need to study this problem in more detail.
Characteristic symptoms
We list the main most important clinical manifestations and symptoms of VVD according to the hypertonic type:
- A sharp rise in blood pressure in humans, at which it exceeds the value of 140/90 millimeters of mercury. The maximum pressure in this case is individual, for some, the pressure can increase to 200/120 millimeters of mercury.
- Against the background of increased pressure during hypertension-type VVD, complaints of headache and, in addition, redness of the face, tinnitus, nausea and dizziness appear.
- Cardiological manifestations are added in the form of an increase in the frequency of contractions of the heart and a violation of its rhythm.
- The occurrence of pain and discomfort behind the sternum.
- The appearance of a feeling of fatigue, and, in addition, fatigue, apathy and drowsiness. What other symptoms of hypertension are there?
- In some cases, panic can be observed along with nervous excitement, an obsessive fear of death or a fear of loneliness.
Stress
A very important feature of this pathology is that all this symptomatology appears only against the background of stress or provoking factors. Basically, these symptoms disappear on their own after consuming sedatives. In addition, in order to return to normal, breathing exercises and relaxation help the person. Only a small number of patients need to take medications to lower their pressure and stop the attack.
Next, we learn how to treat this disease.
Treatment methods
The treatment of hypertensive-type VSD is, in fact, a rather difficult task. It is important to understand that, based on the main causes of dysfunction of the nervous system, completely different treatment is suitable for one or another patient. In some patients, such a condition with minimal effort passes without a trace, while in others it is very difficult to treat. Doctors agree that the success of this treatment is to normalize the patient’s psycho-emotional well-being. Consider the main methods of treatment for this disease:
- Such a banal recommendation in the form of normalization of sleep and rest in the case of treatment of this disease is fundamental. For many patients, it is enough to provide themselves with a normalized work schedule with an eight-hour sleep and optimal leisure, as a sharp improvement will immediately be noted.
- The use of sedatives for the treatment of hypertension. The benefits of sedatives in this case are individual. They help some patients very well, while others require specialized medicines. Herbal preparations based on such herbs as motherwort, peppermint, peony, passionflower and so on are very often used. It will not be superfluous to prescribe to such patients vitamin B complexes, potassium and magnesium. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the use of antidepressants, and, in addition, in the use of tranquilizers, which, however, should be selected by a doctor.
- Water treatment. This method of therapy is the undisputed leader in the therapeutic effect on the autonomic system. Swimming along with various types of water procedures in mud baths and sanatoriums, and sometimes an ordinary contrast shower with a soothing herbal bath for the night, will perfectly calm and relax.
- Sports, along with physical activity, have always been an excellent outlet for people loaded with mental work. The ideal types for the prevention of hypertensive dystonia are yoga, breathing exercises, Pilates, jogging and walking.
- No less important is the rejection of various bad habits, including excessive passion for strong tea and coffee.
- Treatment with specialized cardiological drugs is indicated for a relatively small number of patients, since with dystonia there is no need for tight pressure control. Such drugs are selected by a general practitioner or cardiologist.
- Some people have shown taking vascular medications, in particular this is relevant against the background of circulatory disorders of the brain, as well as in the presence of osteochondrosis and after suffering brain injuries or strokes. Such medications are prescribed by a neurologist.
What is the prognosis for hypertension-type IRR (ICD code F45.3)?
Disease prognosis
By themselves, dysfunctions of the nervous system do not cause severe harm to human health, however, they are fertile ground for serious diseases in the form of arterial hypertension, cerebrovascular accident, all kinds of neurosis and panic attacks.
Considering the fact that the diagnosis of hypertension-type VVD is absent in the world classification of diseases, and in addition it is still not recognized in some countries, there are no convincing statistical data on the prognosis for recovery or complications concerning this pathology.
Hypertensive type diagnosis of VVD during pregnancy
Pregnant women with this kind of disease complain that they have a headache, and flies are running in the eyes or there is darkness. An increase in pressure with this diagnosis in expectant mothers causes edema. In order to eliminate all these symptoms, you should not take medications at all, but you only need to relax properly and at the same time rest.
Late toxicosis
By the way, hypertensive-type VSD during pregnancy can be the cause of late toxicosis. In addition, this disease in pregnant women provokes a violation of the blood flow in the placenta or even its premature detachment. Dysfunctions are often observed in overweight women during pregnancy.
In adolescents
Hypertensive-type VSD is common in adolescents.
So, as we already found out, this syndrome does not appear on its own, but arises as a result of the prolonged action of various negative factors. The immediate causes of dystonia in adolescents are often the following factors:
- Changes in the hormonal background of a developing organism.
- The occurrence of stresses due to relationships.
- Passion for bad habits.
- Excessive stress at school.
- Keeping an insufficiently mobile lifestyle.
- Serious diseases suffered by a teenager in the recent past.
Emotional stress
A significant part of adolescents is exposed to emotional stresses that contribute to the onset of this disease. They become very vulnerable, easily falling under the negative influence of others. All this leads to the emergence of autonomic dysfunctions in the body. In that case, if a teenager has a growth rate of muscle tissue that exceeds the rate of development of the peripheral nervous system, then this also causes the appearance of an IRR of a hypertonic type in adolescents.
The causes of the described pathology in boys and girls may vary. Since girls are more emotional, vegetative dysfunctions in them can arise from excessive experience due to the judgments of others, the emergence of conflict situations in society and with friends. I must say that girls are more dependent on public opinion. In addition, menstruation contributes to the manifestation of nervous disorders associated with autonomic dysfunctions.
In boys, puberty too fast leads to inadequate power loads that adversely affect the heart. In addition, many young men begin to smoke and drink alcohol very early, try drugs. Unfortunately, all this contributes to the development of autonomic dysfunctions.
Hereditary predisposition
We must not forget about the hereditary predisposition to the occurrence of this ailment. In the event that the parents had abnormalities in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, this can also be transmitted to a teenager. In such a case, parents should from early childhood carefully monitor the health of the child, contribute to his physical development, and, in addition, hardening.
Consider the treatment of hypertensive-type VSD folk remedies.
Treatment with folk methods
In the case of this diagnosis, you can seek help from alternative methods, for example:
- Hibiscus treatment. Sudanese rose is a unique plant with a powerful composition. Its peculiarity is that when a hot drink is consumed, the pressure in a person rises, and chilled red tea, on the contrary, immediately reduces this indicator. Three large dried flowers of the plant are steamed with 0.4 liters of boiling water, and then the medicine is infused for about five minutes in a teapot. If desired, you can add natural bee honey with ice cubes or sugar to the drink.
- The use of soothing fees. To restore the healthy state of the nervous system, it is very useful to take herbal preparations sold in a pharmacy or you can also prepare them yourself. For example, you can mix in equal proportions the valerian root with caraway seeds, motherwort, dill and calendula. Next, pour a spoonful of the mixture with 150 milliliters of boiling water, insist for two hours and filter. The medicine is taken five times a day for 15 milliliters for exactly one month. But during the treatment period, it is not advisable to skip, as the regularity of admission affects the effectiveness of therapy.
- Treatment with needles. Softwood phytoncides perfectly normalize pressure, optimizing mood, improving the emotional background and strengthening the psyche. Such substances contribute to a very good night's rest, having a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels. Baths with coniferous concentrate are very useful. Essential oils of seaside pine, cedar, spruce and juniper are very often used. Walking in the coniferous forest in combination with rest near a similar area significantly improves the condition of a person suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia of a hypertonic type.
Next, we find out whether guys with this diagnosis are taken to the army.
Does Russian law provide for conscription in the presence of vegetative-vascular dystonia?
So, are the guys in the army with this diagnosis? The fact is that in the list of diseases in which a young person of military age is recognized unfit for service, this disease does not appear. And in the event of such a diagnosis, a person is recognized as being fit for service provided that no cases of fainting or convulsions have been noted during the past month. Conscripts are fully fit for military service if the symptoms of the disease have not been observed over the past six months.
So with vegetative-vascular dystonia of a hypertonic type, the army is not contraindicated.
In addition, at present, doctors of the draft board are not considered a professional diagnosis and the patient is simply referred for an additional examination. For example, with VVD, as a rule, the corresponding disease is suspected and the necessary tests are carried out.
More serious pathologies and delay
As practice shows, quite often doctors change this diagnosis to a more serious pathology, and then, due to a new disease, they receive a significant delay from the army. Sometimes they even get exemption from the call. Thus, they will not be taken into the army if serious heart problems are found along with high blood pressure or a malfunction of the thyroid gland. But in the event that such symptoms are not observed, then the young men are drafted into the army.
Conclusion
Thus, hypertensive-type IRR (ICD code F45.3) is a violation of the nervous system, which manifests itself in a number of specific symptoms. The most important sign of this disease is a deviation in blood pressure. With its increase against the background of dystonia, they speak of the development of the disease according to the hypertonic type. For the treatment of pathology, it is especially recommended to monitor your calmness and try not to be exposed to stressful situations or fall into unjustified panic.