Almost all diseases appear due to nerves, and mixed-type IRR is also not considered an exception. This disease is quite common, but it is still among the most unidentified and it is quite difficult to diagnose. In most cases, the basis for the occurrence of vegetative-vascular dystonia (VVD) is emotional instability and frequent stress. All this gradually leads to the state in which a completely healthy person needs to be treated recently.
As a result of stresses, there is a mismatch in the work of the autonomic nervous system, and due to the fact that the connection between the vascular and nervous systems is close, such a mismatch occurs when the vessel walls contract and relax, where some of them are spasmodic, blood supply worsens, tissues do not receive nutrients and oxygen.
Pathology Description
Vegetative-vascular dystonia is the so-called violation of harmony in the work of the parasympathetic and sympathetic parts of the autonomic nervous system. If any of these departments has taken a leading position, then we can already say about dystonia in the hyper- or hypotonic type. In cases where there is no pronounced hierarchy and alternately one or the other department leads, they speak of VVD according to a mixed type.
Vegetative-vascular dystonia is also defined as neurocirculatory. The first part of the word "neuro" means problems with the nervous system, and the second part of the word is often spelled incorrectly, and it is pronounced as "circular", which determines the prevalence in various directions, without focusing on a specific place in the body.
Development reasons
Having found out what the IRR means by the mixed type (ICD code G90.8), now we need to figure out the reasons for its origin. When such a disease begins to develop, then any distinctive changes in the body are practically not observed, so it is quite difficult to identify the pathology. And laboratory tests usually do not go beyond normal or show insignificant deviations. In this case, a person may feel bad, but according to the results of analyzes, he can be called a simulator.
Against the background of other pathologies
It happens that mixed-type vascular dystonia appears against the background of other pathologies. In such cases, before diagnosing "VVD according to the mixed type", it is necessary to exclude other diseases. Most often, the main reason for the development of this disease is psychological. The causes that affect the formation of symptoms are as follows:
- bad habits (regular drinking, smoking);
- constitutional features and heredity;
- physiological (infectious diseases, injuries);
- unstable nervous system (inability to resist stress, nervous exhaustion due to prolonged emotional overstrain, impressionability, severe shock, hysteria);
- hormonal features (puberty, menopause and others);
- difficult working conditions;
- adverse environment (poor climate or ecology).
Consider the main symptoms of VVD for a mixed type.
Symptoms and consequences
VVD is expressed by a wide variety of symptoms and aggravates the situation of its diagnosis by the lack of constancy. The main symptom is pressure surges, but besides this, patients often make many other complaints. These are the symptoms of mixed-type IRR:
- unstable heartbeat - slow or fast heartbeat;
- dizziness and headaches that occur for no reason, tinnitus (manifestations of cerebral vascular dystonia);
- asthenia - poor sleep, high fatigue, physical weakness, a feeling of "breakdown" in the morning;
- mild severe pain in the left chest area or discomfort, often appears after emotional outbreaks;
- intestinal dysfunction - there are periodic pains in various places of the intestine, diarrhea for no reason, which alternates with constipation;
- violation of thermoregulation - a heat attack, which is replaced by chilliness, redness or blanching of the face, cold feet and hands, cold, sweating;
- lack of interest in life, apathy, decreased libido;
- weather dependence;
- depression, fears, rapid mood changes, increased sensitivity;
- breathing problems - shortness of breath, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing in or out.
After a series of strong experiences, a general deterioration in well-being may occur as a result of the appearance of several symptoms at the same time - dizziness, weakness, nausea, trembling in the limbs, decreased coordination of movements, decreased visual acuity. Thus, a vegetative crisis is detected.
Not the norm anymore
Mixed vegetative-vascular dystonia, like other types of dystonia, is not a pathology yet, but is no longer considered the norm. This disease is defined as a borderline state when a healthy person is on the border with the disease, and under the influence of certain factors, his condition can turn into a disease from a psychosomatic discharge - hypertension, ischemia, ulcerative and other diseases. If the condition is not normalized in time, then the patient has a great chance to replenish the ranks of hypertensive patients, because over time and with a deterioration in well-being, the hypertensive effect begins to dominate the hypotensive, and here it is not far from hypertension.
Somatoform Dysfunction
One form of dystonia is somatoform dysfunction. Pathology is characterized by disturbances in the work of internal organs, but there is no physiological or pathological reason for this.
It can occur in children and adolescents. The violation affects the organs whose activity is regulated by the autonomic nervous system.
For this condition, the following symptoms are characteristic:
- aching heart pain;
- symptoms of arrhythmia;
- the presence of shortness of breath, shortness of breath;
- failures in the digestive tract;
- frequent urination;
- joint pain;
- the presence of neurological and mental disorders.
The heart hurts in patients at rest or during physical exertion. At the same time, when examinations are prescribed for a person, nothing significant is revealed by the results. That is, a healthy heart actually hurts. People tend to such dysfunction emotional, mentally unbalanced.
How is the diagnosis of “mixed-type IRR” established?
Diagnostics
The disease is diagnosed in the case when violations of the internal organs, for which the patient has complaints, have not yet been identified, but symptoms are present.
It is very important to be able to distinguish VVD from:
- neurological disorders;
- hormonal disorders, especially from the thyroid gland;
- infectious diseases;
- cardiovascular disease;
- mental illness - a simulative disorder, hypochondriacal disorder.
Diagnosing the symptoms of VVD by a mixed type is important.
Specialists
For this, the patient should be examined by such specialists as a cardiologist, therapist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, psychiatrist, neurologist.
Such an examination usually includes an ultrasound of the internal organs to which the patient has complaints, an ECG, a biochemical and general blood test, an MRI of the brain, and fibrogastroduodenoscopy (probe).
What is the treatment of mixed-type VSD?
Treatment and prevention
The basis of therapy is:
- rejection of harmful inclinations;
- massage and reflexology;
- reevaluation of diet and diet;
- increase stress tolerance or avoid situations that lead to stress;
- necessary physical activity;
- lifestyle adjustment, which includes the correct alternation of work and rest;
- improving sleep quality and overall satisfaction with situations.
At the initial stages of the disease, the symptoms are quickly eliminated, and with the advanced form, a set of measures is required, which includes the use of physiotherapy, pharmaceuticals, physiotherapy exercises, psychotherapy, and alternative medicine. But one way or another, it is impossible to cope with drugs alone with a mixed-type IRR.
Identification of risk factors
First of all, when diagnosing VVD, the risk factors that lead to this disease are determined individually for each patient. After all, only in this case can you choose the most effective treatment that eliminates relapse from the patient's life. Given the general symptoms of the disease, antidepressants, tranquilizers, drugs that improve cerebral circulation, lower or increase blood pressure, venotonics can be prescribed for medical treatment.
Available Methods
If you make some effort, you can learn to use the available methods that relieve and prevent attacks of vegetative-vascular dystonia in a mixed manner. Among these methods, the following are distinguished:
- Aromatherapy The molecules of the essential oil penetrate the lungs and are distributed throughout the body with a blood stream. The body responds to the influence of smells immediately, restores nervous regulation, increases the production of endorphins (hormones of joy).
- Self-massage. You can learn to massage the necessary areas on the body, thereby relieving frequent recurring headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart pain.
- Breathing exercises. Typically, autonomic disorders result from a lack of oxygen. Everyone can learn to control their breathing during stress. Proper breathing helps to saturate the body with oxygen and helps normal heart function.
Healthy lifestyle
Prevention of VSD by the mixed type (ICD G90.8). you need to start as early as possible, already from childhood you need to instill an understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle - to play sports, eat rationally, sleep well, and then there will be no reason to drink medicine. After all, health is made up of details, and if you start taking care of yourself from an early age, then mixed-type vegetative-vascular dystonia and other numerous diseases will bypass a person.
Consider drugs for the treatment of VSD in a mixed type.
Medicines
To eliminate the discomfort and disturbing signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia, a mixed type of medication is prescribed.
In order to improve blood circulation in the brain, "Caviton" and "Cinnarizine" are prescribed.
To stabilize the work of the heart with a frequent heartbeat and high blood pressure, sedatives such as Corvalol, Valerian are taken.
In order to correct psychological symptoms, with anxiety, increased irritability, irritability, tranquilizers "Phenazepam", "Grandaxin", "Gidazepam" are taken. Or prescribe sedatives: valerian or St. John's wort.
With reduced pressure, prescribing means to strengthen the vessels: vitamin K, vitamin C, B vitamins, rutin-based drugs.
In the presence of apathy, antidepressants are used. With high fatigue, nootropics are used - Piracetam, Phenibut. With insomnia and sleep disorders - sleeping pills.
How to live with mixed-type VVD syndrome?
Lifestyle
In order to avoid vegetative-vascular dystonia and get rid of it forever, you need to change your lifestyle in this way:
- Move a lot. If the work is sedentary, you need to get up for 10 minutes every hour. Run, do exercises in the morning. It will be useful to visit a fitness club 2-3 times a week, a sports section or a pool.
- Often in the fresh air. Walk in the evenings and mornings. On weekends, you can go out of town, into nature.
- Take a contrast shower, it helps strengthen blood vessels.
- Avoid stressful situations whenever possible. You can find a hobby that calms (drawing, knitting, listening to music, yoga, playing musical instruments).
- You need to work no more than eight hours a day and sleep at least eight hours. It is not recommended to work on a night shift.
- Observe proper nutrition. Avoid excess weight.
- Quit all bad habits.
- If the pressure is constantly decreasing, you need to eat enough sugar, but do not abuse the sweet.
These rules should be observed so that mixed-type IRR symptoms (ICD-10 code G90.8) never appear again. The prognosis depends entirely on how a person can change his lifestyle.