Blood supply to the brain plays an important role in the work of the whole organism. And if there are any violations of this process, then it is necessary to carry out appropriate therapeutic measures. So, with venous congestion in the head, serious complications arise that can even cause death.
Therefore, if there are already symptoms of this disease, you should immediately undergo a thorough examination to establish an accurate diagnosis. Next, you must follow the instructions of your doctor. After all, the independent use of certain medications can worsen the situation.
The treatment and symptoms of impaired venous outflow of the brain are discussed below.
There are several types and stages of this serious disease that everyone should know about. In medicine, there are two types of venous circulation disturbances in the brain: congestive and primary.
Stagnant type
The disease of the first type occurs most often with simple mechanical compression of the veins, such a violation of the venous outflow is considered the most dangerous, since it can lead to the rapid destruction of the entire process of blood circulation. Doctors recommend long-term comprehensive treatment to patients with this type of disease, and in especially severe cases, surgical intervention is prescribed.
Primary type
As for the primary violations of the venous outflow of the brain in children, they very often occur in those who have been in the sun for a long time. In addition, a disease of this type can appear with sharp surges in pressure, as well as with severe intoxication with nicotine or alcohol. In addition, violations of the venous outflow in the brain go through several stages, the first of which is latent, which means that there are no symptoms at the beginning of the disease.
After a certain period of time, the very first symptoms of such a pathology appear that are tolerable, while the patient does not completely disrupt the usual routine. In the absence of timely treatment, this pathology goes into the last stage, in which venous encephalopathy begins with vivid symptoms. At this stage of the development of this disease, the patient feels almost all the symptoms and can no longer do without proper treatment.
Causes
There may be many causes of violations of the venous outflow of the brain in the baby. This is both an independent appearance, and the appearance together with various diseases, such as sinusitis and meningitis.
Often, a disturbance can be caused by mechanical pressure on the skull, which occurs in cases such as a painful head injury, a brain and cervical tumor, asphyxiation, a thrombus in the jugular vein, bone displacement (swelling), neck formation, and bronchial asthma. Also, such disorders often appear due to the appearance of thrombophlebitis and blood clots in the sinuses in the brain.
Congenital pathologies and abnormalities, such as atypical vein size, may be another cause. In addition, impaired venous outflow can cause strokes. Hematomas provoke cerebral edema and strong pressure on the blood vessels, due to which disturbances appear. There are additional factors that affect the appearance of pathology, these are:
- Long breath holding (swimmers, musicians).
- Persistent coughing.
- Strong physical activity.
- Frequent scream (usually in children).
- Strong and frequent tilting of the head, a long stay of the body in an inverted state.
- Tight ties, collars and scarves.
- Alcohol poisoning.
Symptoms
Signs of a violation of the venous outflow of the brain are different due to the fact that with the development of the disease, various veins and sinuses can be damaged.
- The appearance of persistent headaches occurs due to lesions occurring in the superficial veins. Often accompanied by nausea and gag reflex. In some patients, there is a violation of consciousness with severe psychomotor agitation, paralysis of the limbs. An increase in temperature may be observed. At this time, it is advisable to check the state of the blood, as the white blood cell count often increases against the background of the inflammatory reaction.
- Coma can cause deep vein damage. There are signs of disturbances in the work of the subcortical and stem structures.
- A sharp headache, edema, which can occur not only on the face, but also on the scalp, is marked by stagnation of blood in the venous sinuses. The color of cerebrospinal fluid changes. It takes on a transparent shade. The thrombotic state of the sigmoid sinus is characterized by soft tissue edema, otitis media, the appearance of purulent discharge, pain during various turns of the head.
- The onset of the disease entails rapid fatigue and a marked decrease in performance, dizziness and noise in the head.
In the chronic stage, irritation and impaired memory appear. The acute stage is characterized by headaches with nausea and vomiting, otherwise called a hypertensive cerebral crisis.
Diagnostics
For the full functioning of the brain, it is necessary not only the influx of oxygen and arterial blood to it, but also the correct outflow of venous blood, saturated with toxic metabolites and carbon dioxide. With a disturbed venous outflow in humans, the balance of oxygen, fat and water metabolism changes, which leads to the development of cerebral edema and hypoxia. If the patient goes to the doctor with signs of impaired venous outflow, it is necessary to first determine the cause of this condition. Since there are quite a few reasons for this condition, the doctor can prescribe a number of diagnostic measures:
- X-ray of the skull with suspicion that the discirculation was caused by traumatic brain injury.
- Computed tomography helps to detect squeezing veins leading to the brain, as well as the presence of blood clots.
- An examination of the fundus provides an opportunity to detect the expansion of the eye veins, which may indicate a disturbed outflow of blood from the veins.
- Ultrasound of the cervical vessels reveals a narrowing or squeezing of the veins of the neck.
- Brain MRI is used to search for vascular aneurysm, the presence of tumors, an altered structure of the ventricles of the brain.
All of the above diagnostic methods, of course, can take a lot of time. But a qualitative, complete study will make it possible to establish the cause with absolute accuracy and apply the most optimal treatment method. After identifying the symptoms and treating violations of the venous outflow of the brain, it is necessary to start therapy. Drug treatment is effective and with such a pathology it is necessary. Reviews of impaired venous outflow of the brain indicate that delayed therapy will cause serious consequences.
Drug treatment
Preparations for normalizing the outflow of blood from the brain are called venotonic, they also improve the strength of blood vessels throughout the body. For these purposes, use Venus, Detralex, Tanakan and Eskuzan. Through the use of these drugs, the outflow of blood from the head area improves, but all these drugs are used in the complex treatment of this disease. The use of drugs alone that improve venous outflow does not produce the desired results.
To reduce the pressure inside the skull, Diakarb medicine is used, it also improves venous outflow of blood. It helps to quickly eliminate accumulated blood in the head, it is used to treat both adults and children. This medicine is prescribed by the doctor, prescribes the period of admission, the number of tablets per dose, the doctor should monitor the process of the effect of this drug on the body. Just reading the instructions and taking this medicine is strictly forbidden, in addition, it is taken simultaneously with other drugs.
If the patient has insufficient venous activity, then drugs are prescribed that have an expanding effect on the vessels. These drugs have many side effects, so taking them is allowed only under the supervision of a doctor.
The drug "Actovegin" has an effect not only on the vessels, but also on the cells of the body, therefore, all the activity of the body is completely improved.
"Vazobral" reduces pressure inside the skull, it is prescribed for chronic vascular disease in the brain. This medicine has a beneficial effect on the well-being of the patient, they treat insomnia.
"Flebodia 600" strengthens the capillaries, is used for preventive courses. "Troxevasin" causes an improvement in venous outflow, in pharmacies it is sold in the form of capsules, ointments and gel.
For the normal outflow of blood in complex treatment, drugs such as Warfarin, Plavix are used. They thin the blood, so blood clots do not appear. Medicines are also used to increase the diuretic effect.
"Strugeron" improves brain function, normalizes the blood circulation of the whole body. If any medicine has many contraindications, all these issues need to be discussed with your doctor. All medicines are prescribed by a doctor; each patient needs an individual approach. Therefore, after examining and passing all the tests, the doctor prescribes the correct treatment.
Alternative treatment
In order to prescribe the correct treatment for violations of the venous outflow of the brain, it is necessary to find the cause of its occurrence. Sometimes the pathology in question is manifested for no reason. Then people do not even know that their health is in danger. The age and gender of patients here often do not matter. Because a violation of the venous outflow of the brain can occur due to traumatic brain injury or poisoning. However, the doctor is interested in symptoms in order to prescribe treatment. For example, if in addition to a violation of the venous outflow of the brain, a person can be diagnosed with expansion of the veins in the lower extremities, then a whole complex of procedures and drugs is prescribed. The dosage of medications also depends on the characteristics of the course of the disease. After taking pharmaceutical products, patients often experience side effects. Therefore, it is better to turn to alternative treatment.
Doctors recommend including folk remedies in complex therapy in the treatment of impaired venous outflow of blood from the brain. In addition, decoctions of certain herbs can contribute to improvement only if it comes to the initial stage of the disease.
Among the most common folk herbs used in the treatment of disorders of the venous outflow of the brain, nettle can be called. Usually the juice of this plant is taken. After applying the juice of the plant in question, the blood becomes less thick, and the walls of the vessels become strong.
Grape juice also has a positive effect on blood vessels and restores blood flow functionality.
Some features
Many deviations progress due to the fact that blood flows poorly through the veins of the brain, and then venous stasis appears. A very dangerous disease, which, with complications, leads to death. This disease has no gender or age, and many factors can provoke it. The doctor prescribes treatment individually, it all depends on the degree and stage of the disease. Often also have to perform the required exercises.
How to carry out exercises?
Every morning you need to perform four exercises:
- Throwing back the head. A man sits on a chair, relaxes his muscles and throws his head back. Breathes easily. Exercise is done for 1 minute in three repetitions.
- Neck extension. A person should sit as comfortable as possible, he relaxes the muscles and puts his head on his chest. You need to raise your head up. When exhaling, lower it down, drawing it into the neck.
- Eight. It sits comfortably, you can sit on the floor, and your head moves so that an imaginary eight is drawn. You need to be as relaxed and breathe normally, be sure to close your eyes.
- Tilts the head. You need to sit comfortably, cross your fingers under the chin. When exhaling, do tilting the head. You need to press with your palms. The exercise is repeated five times.
Food
To significantly improve venous outflow, as well as bring the patient’s general condition back to normal, doctors recommend not only to strictly follow the recommendations of a specialist, apply the necessary drugs, but also change their usual diet. Proper, balanced nutrition makes it possible to normalize blood flow through the veins of the brain and enrich yourself with useful micro-, macrocells and vitamins. The patient should refuse:
- smoked meats;
- salty;
- fried;
- too flavored dishes;
- alcoholic and carbonated drinks;
- muffins and any other baking;
- fast, "street" food;
- canned foods.
From the diet you need to remove carbohydrates and heavy fats as much as possible, but you need to include more foods with a high content of vitamins E and C, fiber, as well as amino and polyunsaturated acids. Most of these substances are in nuts, fresh vegetables and berries, linseed oil and sea fish.
A properly selected diet can improve the functioning of blood vessels, normalize blood flow and forget about violations of the venous outflow from the brain. Venous discirculation is a rather insidious violation in the bloodstream of the brain, which, if untreated, can cause quite sad, irreversible consequences.