Over the past few decades, cases of astheno-neurotic syndrome have increased significantly. Such a mental disorder is usually associated with functional or emotional depletion of the nervous system. The disease is accompanied by constant fatigue, which is replaced by bouts of irritation, which affects the quality of human life.
The main causes of astheno-neurotic syndrome
Most often, such a violation is the result of constant stress, hard mental work, emotional stress. Nevertheless, there are other reasons for the appearance of such a mental deviation.
In particular, head injuries can be attributed to risk factors - even the most minor strokes can lead to impaired normal brain function. In children, a similar syndrome can be the result of intrauterine hypoxia, viral or bacterial infections. In addition, the disease often occurs after meningitis or encephalitis.
The reasons are usually attributed to poisoning, not only acute, but also chronic, caused by the abuse of alcohol, drugs, some drugs, as well as nicotine. Improper nutrition, cerebrovascular accident, deficiency of vitamins, diseases of the excretory system - all this can lead to the development of such a violation.
The main symptoms of astheno-neurotic syndrome
Unfortunately, the clinical picture of such a disease is not too bright. Most often, patients attribute the first signs of the disease to normal overwork. First, as a rule, there is increased fatigue, as well as constant drowsiness. Periods of inhibition are quickly replaced by strong excitement and irritation. Sick people become too emotional and susceptible, they are more prone to depression. There is also a loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, headaches, weakness and dizziness.
In children, such a disease is expressed in sudden changes in mood, moodiness, and frequent tantrums. Astheno-neurotic syndrome in adults often leads to the appearance of periodic panic attacks. They are accompanied by tachycardia, severe shortness of breath, burning pains in the heart.
Nausea, fainting, motion sickness are also symptoms of astheno-neurotic syndrome. Quite often, against the background of such a violation, a wide variety of phobias develop, in particular the fear of the crowd, claustrophobia and others.
How to treat astheno-neurotic syndrome?
Of course, first of all, the doctor must find out if the disease is not the result of physiological disorders or any other diseases of the body. In such cases, it is enough to get rid of the primary cause in order for the nervous system to return to normal.
If astheno-neurotic syndrome is caused by a psychological effect, then therapy should include a whole range of measures. Of course, patients are prescribed appropriate drugs, for example, mild sedatives (tincture of motherwort or valerian) or, on the contrary, tonic drugs, drugs that improve blood circulation and trophism of nerve tissues (for example, “Demanol”, “Cortexin” preparations), as well as vitamin and mineral complexes .
But a significant part of therapy is a healthy lifestyle. Sick people are advised to adjust the mode of rest and work, engage in moderate physical labor, spend time in the fresh air, avoid stressful situations whenever possible, abandon bad habits and monitor nutrition. In some cases, treatment by a psychotherapist is necessary. Acupuncture, relaxing massage, therapeutic exercises, reflexology will have a good effect on the condition.