Causes and signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia

Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction (VVD) are often manifested by a violation in any system of the body and often arise due to problems of several of them at once. It is important to deal with signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

There are several types of conditions that characterize this syndrome:

1. Psychoneurotic. It often comes along with insomnia, emotional problems (either joy or depression), as well as lethargy and depression. Often, such patients feel anxiety for no apparent reason. This set of symptoms is also called depression.
2. Asthenic-vegetative. This condition is detected by a decrease in ability to work, instant fatigue.
3. Vascular dysfunction may include redness and swelling of the legs, muscle pain. In rare cases, a seizure can occur.
4. Cerebral-vascular syndrome can be identified in the following: irritability, the presence of migraine and pre-stroke condition.
5. Neurogastric gastrointestinal syndrome combines a whole symptom complex of disorders in the work of the stomach and intestines. He is often confused with such a problem as gastroduodenitis. The difference lies in the occurrence of pain that is independent of food intake.

These are the first signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia. Sometimes it is much easier for these patients to swallow solid food than liquid - this indicates dysfunction of the nervous system.

Other clinical manifestations

There are other signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia. Respiratory syndrome is one of the manifestations of autonomic dysfunction. There is a violation in the rhythm of breathing, which is expressed as shortness of breath, com.

Cardiovascular syndromes are much more common after neurotic. They begin to manifest with diverse pains in the region of the heart, which cannot be stopped with a remedy such as nitroglycerin, and can pass quickly.

The principle of therapy in determining the causes

VVD can complicate the lives of many people, and therefore you need to start treating it in advance. The main principle of successful treatment can be called the adjustment of all organ systems, which patients complain about. After a good diagnosis, it is important to identify violations in an objective manner and treat them.

The choice of drugs depends on the symptoms observed in the affected person. The general direction in drug treatment in the presence of vascular problems: the use of drugs for blood vessels that improve blood circulation, nootropic drugs - they will be discussed in the article.

Comprehensive treatment necessarily includes correction of the sleep regimen, improvement of working conditions, adjustment of the diet, rejection of all circumstances harmful to the body: poor ecology, smoking, drinking alcohol and energy drinks.

Only with the correct solution of the problem in the complex can we hope for the success of the treatment.

Types of VSD and their treatment features

There are some signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia, which can be called its varieties. For example, somatoform dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. This condition should be treated by a psychiatrist, psychotherapist. A doctor who prescribes light sedative pills and helps to improve the mental state is able to rid the patient of the first cause of the disease.

The danger of somatoform dysfunction is not as pronounced as other signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia. One of the most important manifestations of autonomic disorders is a sinus node disorder. It is involved in the generation of impulses that cause frequent contractions of the heart muscle. Violations of the sinus node lead to a slower or faster pace of the heart, the appearance of arrhythmia.

It is known that autonomic nervous dysfunction of the sinus node can be felt in adults in different ways, and not necessarily with only one symptom. There are several of them:

1. Alternations of bradycardia and tachycardia (either a slowdown or an acceleration) of the rhythm.
2. Very fast fatigue, fatigue.
3. The presence of disturbances in balance, sometimes leading to a fall.
4. The main signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in women are anxiety and depression.

The neglected form of problems in vegetation, which were not treated normally with the use of medical devices, can lead to organic transformation. This begins to occur due to a disturbance in innervation and a deterioration in normal metabolism.

It is known that even the usual somatoform disorder, which has a psychological cause of occurrence, becomes a manifestation of the physiological plan.

Drug treatment

Medicines are used in the direction of the doctor after carrying out diagnostic measures. After checking the necessary body systems, treatment is usually prescribed with herbal preparations. Among them, for example, "Persen", as well as various settings to choose from: Eleutherococcus, Leuzea, Aralia. Prescribed by a doctor and therapy with vitamins, trace elements (magnesium and D3).

Nootropic drugs are important in improving the mental state:

1. Pantogam 250 mg 2 times (initial dose) in 24 hours, the course is a month.
2. "Piracetam" 400 mg 2 times in 24 hours, the course is a month.
3. Fenibut is taken 250 mg once a day for one month.
4. With dizziness, "Cinnarizine" is taken.

Blood circulation improving drugs are only accepted by adults:

• "Cavinton" 0.005 g three times a day - a monthly course.
• Trental - 9-11 mg per kg - understand a month.

Means that have a direct effect on the psyche and human behavior, such as an antidepressant and antipsychotic, are used only in small doses under the supervision of a doctor.

Non-drug treatment

After a positive decision by the doctor in favor of the non-drug method of treating the patient, it is possible to recover without resorting to the use of pills. To do this, observe the regime of work and rest.

It is important to perform physical exercises, exercise. You also need to limit the time you watch TV shows and sitting at a PC.

Exercise and massage

It is important to discuss with your doctor the possibility of practicing certain sports (games, dynamic exercises, tourism). In this way, you can reduce the negative impact of mental and emotional stress, normalize sleep.

It is necessary to keep a diary and adhere to certain dietary measures, which will depend on the clinical manifestation of signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

For the treatment of VVD, it is proposed to massage the cervical spine, as well as the legs, feet, abdomen with a course of at least fifteen procedures. It is good to perform reflexology, as well as other physiotherapy, including electric sleep (12-15 procedures for the entire treatment every day or every other day). A very important procedure is hydrotherapy (bath, shower, wiping, dousing with cold water). It is important to perform mental therapy. It is known that she often helps boys and girls.

Vegetative dysfunction in children: symptoms

The main signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in children are as follows:

• symptoms of vegetative problems (its strong excitement), which patients attribute to physical disorders in some systems: the heart muscle and the cardiovascular system of the body;
• violations of the upper. the abdominal cavity (the entire esophagus and gastrointestinal tract), as well as the lower intestine;
• deterioration of the respiratory system;
• more than two symptoms of vegetative dysfunction: high heart rate;
• sweating is felt (both cold and regular sweat);
• dry mouth
• facial redness;
• epigastric discomfort or severe burning.

At a young age, signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in children are manifested by panic attacks. They can be polymorphic (diverse) on a clinical basis. It should consider in more detail the occurrence of causes and signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Causes

Along with the presence of functional plan problems, there are psycho-emotional disorders. Their development in adolescents occurs due to negative emotional breakdown. Among the many causes of this condition are found:

1. Change of environment (another place, people).
2. Lack of daily routine or improper routine.
3. Lack of necessary conditions for a certain activity.
4. One-sided affective attachment.
5. Incorrect education by teachers and parents. There is no general correct approach to the child.

In childhood, conflict cases with peers and teachers begin to appear, as well as the inability to cope with school on their own.

Diagnosis of autonomic dysfunction in children

During the diagnosis of signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia, the determination of vegetative changes in the sympathicotonic, vagotonic and mixed species is considered a very important condition. When determining one of them, you can navigate in a specific diagnosis and choose the right therapy.

To answer the question of what signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia should be in a child accurately, you need to consider age. The smaller it is, the more parasympathetic coloration (facial redness) is reflected in skin and vascular reactions. Sympathoadrenal effect becomes stronger in puberty.

Sympathicotonic type of VSD

This condition often occurs in children with an asthenic body structure and supporting poor nutrition. All skin is dry, pale, possibly very hot or cold to the touch. In some cases, eczema and itching are likely.

The main types of signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia include the presence of a large appetite and thirst in the patient, along with constipation, as well as rare and large urination.

During the assessment of dermographism, snow-white or pinkish staining of the skin at the site of the irritation reaction is distinguished. From the side of the heart there is a high tendency to the appearance of tachycardia, high blood pressure. Often these teenagers have pain in the heart. The sympathicotonic type is characterized by an emotional difference.

During a consultation with a specialist, you can get detailed information about the signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Vagotonic look

Children with vagotonia are predisposed to be overweight, but their appetite is greatly reduced.

Tendency to redness of the skin of the hands of two hands, they are cyanotic, wet and, at the same time, cold to the touch. On the body, marbling of the skin, increased sweating are highlighted.

Treatment of VVD in children

You need to start by carrying out general activities that are aimed at improving the autonomic nervous system. It is important to understand that the treatment of signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia can be not only symptomatic, that is, aimed at relieving symptoms.

The non-drug type of treatment is widely used: normalization of the regimen, daily routine and nutrition, physical education, physiotherapy. It is very important to alternate the loads of the mental and psychological plan.

A common mistake of parents in treating a child is the release of a teenager from physical education and exercise. Hypodynamic state can lead to aggravation of poor health. The optimal exercises for the disease are:

• swimming;
• Walking (jogging)
• skiing, cross-country skiing;
• walking (trekking);
• outdoor game on the street.

A water procedure can have a general strengthening effect on the whole body, therefore, for any type of manifestation of autonomic dysfunction, such procedures as a contrast bath, circular shower, water massage, swimming and underwater relaxation can be recommended.

The maximum sleep time for VVD is not more than 10 hours and a minimum of 8. It is important that it corresponds to the age of adolescents. Chronic lack of sleep is an important cause of a malfunction in the functioning of two body systems: nervous and endocrine. Perhaps exacerbating the symptoms of SVD (sympathetic vegetation) with sleep disorders.

It is necessary to maintain a normal relationship in the family where the teenager lives. It is important to prevent any conflict situation and overload of the nervous, as well as the mental system, both in the family and at school. To avoid overwork, during a conversation with a child, the allowed time is set for watching TV, playing games on a computer and on the street.

Normalization of nutrition

High value in the recovery of a teenager has a normal diet. During correction, it is necessary to increase the influx of potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) salts into the child's body. These substances should participate in the conduction of a nerve impulse, improve the functioning of all vessels of the body and the heart muscle, and contribute to the correction of disorders of the ANS.

Microelements such as K and Mg are found in many cereals: buckwheat, oatmeal, as well as in soy, beans, peas, and apricot.

Phytotherapy

You can use stimulants of the nervous system with the permission of a doctor, for example, eleutherococcus, leuzea and aralia. Medicinal herbs and the collection of bearberry, juniper, and lingonberry berries will be useful to relieve signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

In the presence of disorders of two types: sympathicotonic and mixed, sedative grass and medicinal fees of valerian, motherwort are prescribed. You can also use plants from a pharmacy in packaging: sage, mint, lemon balm as a treatment.

VVD in men

The main signs of a manifestation of a disease of vegetative-vascular dystonia are disorders of the heart system. There may be pain and slight tingling in the heart, a feeling of stopping or a rapid heartbeat.

Symptoms are manifested as a feeling of lack of air, heaviness in the chest or “lump in the throat”. With excitement, fear, panic attacks, shortness of breath or fading of the respiratory system may occur.

Often manifested fluctuation in blood pressure. It is caused by decreased blood circulation.

In men who suffer from VSD, suicidal thoughts can very clearly manifest.

Other signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in men are: disturbances in the nervous system - headache, lack of sleep, as well as drowsiness, dizziness, and fever. Often they already in 30 years feel this condition.

Signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in men can be up to 30 years, as well as in boys at a very young or young age, but the brightest are observed after 40 years. They are in many ways similar to disorders in women. But still, there are some differences: most often, the causes of VVD are related to the characteristics of the psyche.

The main causes of the disease in men

The provoking factors of vegetative-vascular dysfunction in all men have the following reasons:

• heredity;
• congenital heart disease, vascular or nervous systems;
• bad habits (excessive overeating, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drugs);
• hormonal disruptions.

Fatigue in the emotional plane, which is caused by a prolonged stay in a stressful condition and severe overwork, depression, panic. attacks, a sense of fear, neurosis. Almost all of the same symptoms as the weak half of humanity.

Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction in women

There are only a few types of VSD, and the possible signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in women depend on them. The maximum coverage of all the symptoms of VVD is relative to the age of the woman. For example, at 25 years old, the attack is distinguished by its speed and has a moderate character. At 50, the symptoms become more severe.

It is necessary to understand in more detail the signs and treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia in women.

A woman should pay attention to all the dangerous symptoms for further treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia, because they can even warn of an attack of VVD. Panic fear and attacks begin to arise, after which the excitability increases and the mood decreases. Numbness of the limbs begins to be felt, chills are quite possible.

All the above symptoms and signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia mean that an attack is possible - it requires quick help.

Therapy of VVD in women

Before you begin treatment, you need to conduct a complete diagnosis of this condition with your doctor.

The main treatment for signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia in women is the suppression of symptoms: there are some drugs that a neurologist can prescribe to get rid of the manifestation of VVD. An example is Pantogam, Phenibut, and others.

Therapy of vegetative-vascular dystonia depends on several factors, namely:

• reasons for development;
• type (hypotonic, hypertonic, mixed);
• the presence of predominant symptoms;
• severity of well-being;
• process prevalence (local, generalized);
• nature of the course (paroxysm, permanent, latent).

In case of autonomic dysfunction, it is required to perform complex treatment of signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia with drug therapy, lifestyle changes, dietary correction, autotraining and physiotherapy exercises. Perform all methods with the consent of the doctor.