The most common diagnosis, which is increasingly heard by patients at the doctor’s appointment, is vegetovascular dystonia. Currently, about 80% of able-bodied residents suffer from this disease. At the same time, according to official data, vegetovascular dystonia is not recognized as a disease. Symptoms of the IRR are about fifty. They are blurred and are not of a specific nature. Such a combination of circumstances somewhat complicates the process of correctly diagnosing the patient's condition, which in turn entails a complication in the appointment of appropriate treatment. Often, the attending physician with a suspicion of vegetovascular dystonia prescribes the administration of "Glycine". This drug is considered harmless and accessible to every patient.
The causes of the VSD
The fundamental and only reason for the development of VVD is a disorder in the functioning of the human vascular system. In simple terms, it turns out that the human body is not able to adapt to external adverse stimuli, as a result of which the development of the disease begins. The autonomic system is responsible for the work of the heart muscle, and also maintains normal blood pressure and body temperature.
Factors triggering vegetovascular dystonia
If there is at least one provoking moment in a person’s life, most likely failures in the work of the vegetative system can not be avoided.
So, the main provoking factors are expressed:
- insomnia or sleep disturbance;
- hypotension (blood pressure is always below normal);
- lack of physical fitness;
- hormonal changes in the body (adolescents and women are more likely to be affected after menopause);
- predisposition against the background of heredity;
- intoxication of the body or oxygen starvation;
- injuries or bruises;
- severe stressful situations.
The psychological factor is certain traits of a person’s character, for example, resentment or vulnerability, as well as a suspicious character. All this is a prerequisite for the occurrence of vegetovascular dystonia.
Varieties of VSD
Today, a single structure of the syndrome of vegetovascular dystonia in medicine does not exist. However, a classification according to the nature of the localization of signs is present:
- The cerebral type of VVD is characterized by spasm of the cerebral vessels, thereby disturbing the nutrition of the cells.
- Cardiological type is the most common type of pathological process, the manifestations of which are caused by a malfunction of the heart muscle.
- The respiratory type is characterized by a violation in the work of the respiratory system.
- The gastroenterological type is manifested by violations in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Vegeto-visceral type - there is a violation of the regulation of the vestibular apparatus.
Symptoms of vegetovascular dystonia
Symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia are manifested, depending on the variety.
Symptoms of the cerebral type:
- headaches;
- general fatigue;
- chronic fatigue;
- mood changes;
- panic attacks;
- depressive states;
- increased anxiety;
- malfunctioning of intelligent functions;
- jumps in blood pressure;
Symptoms of the cardiological type:
- arrhythmia;
- tachycardia;
- pain in the heart.
Symptoms of a respiratory type:
- dyspnea;
- heaviness in the chest area;
- heart palpitations;
- lack of air.
Symptoms of a gastroenterological type:
- vomiting
- diarrhea;
- nausea;
- constipation;
- flatulence.
Symptoms of vegeto-visceral type:
- chills;
- unexpected sensations of cold or stuffiness;
- causeless dizziness;
- pre-syncope.
The effectiveness of taking "Glycine" with VVD
A single dose of the "Glycine" tablet will not have the proper effect on the development of pathology. Also, the drug is not taken once for a relaxing effect. Positive dynamics will be achieved only in the case of course administration.
“Glycine” is an amino acid, but it is a medicine whose task is to regulate metabolism in the nerve cells of the human body. "Glycine" is in high demand, as it is prescribed more often, starting from infancy and ending with the elderly. All kinds of disorders serve as an indication for admission, and VVD is no exception.
The regular course reception of "Glycine" in case of VVD promotes the rise of intellectual activity and working capacity.
Theoretically, the course administration of "Glycine" can regulate and normalize the work of the autonomic system of a patient suffering from symptoms of VVD. However, unfortunately, in medical practice, improvements occur only in fifty percent of patients using Glycine. For this reason, part of the reviews about "Glycine" with VVD characterizes the drug as a useless tool that creates a placebo effect. It is possible that such opinions do occur. After all, everyone who was prescribed the drug should know one fundamental condition - the drug "Glycine" helps with VVD and is most effective only in relation to the cerebral species, as well as in violation of the regulation of brain processes. In the remaining cases, taking the medication extremely rarely has a therapeutic effect.
From this it can be concluded that the lack of positive dynamics from taking "Glycine" is hidden in the incorrectly established reason for the development of vegetative-vascular dystonia, which in this clinical case does not apply to dysregulation of the brain process, but is associated with the malfunction of another system in the body. In this situation, other, most effective medicines are indicated.
In the event that taking “Glycine” for VVD is suitable for the patient, the drug will have a positive effect on the whole organism and is able to stop the symptoms of pathology for a while.
"Glycine" is a safe drug, if its intake does not have a positive effect, then a negative one, all the more, you should not wait. Therefore, to independently verify the therapeutic effect of the drug on the body, it is important to drink the entire course of tablets. How and how much to drink "Glycine" with VVD is indicated in the instructions. The standard treatment regimen is to take two tablets three times a day for two months without a break. To combat sleepless nights, "Glycine" is taken half an hour before the alleged sleep.
In the case of diseases of the nervous system, in particular with vegetovascular dystonia, taking an amino acid alone will not improve the situation. It will take an integrated approach, it is necessary:
- adjust the daily routine;
- to improve the quality of food;
- devote time to the physical development of the body;
- go out into the fresh air more often;
- Do not stress yourself.
"Glycine Forte" with VVD differs from the usual drug only in dosage.
Indications for use "Glycine"
Indications for use of the drug may be:
- unstable emotional well-being;
- disturbed sleep or insomnia;
- condition after a heart attack;
- decreased intellectual activity;
- high excitability.
Both drugs - "Glycine" and "Glycine Forte" - in case of VVD, according to patients and doctors, quickly relieve nervous tension, increase resistance to stressful situations, improve sleep quality and significantly activate working capacity. The drugs have a prolonged effect, which means that the effect is achieved as a result of prolonged use. The mild course of vegetovascular dystonia does not require long-term treatment, a monthly course is enough. In the future, a break and repeat therapy is required.
All patients suffering from obvious symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia are prescribed Glycine. However, the drug is not universal and does not have a therapeutic effect on everyone.
Treatment regimen
The technique for the treatment of VSD is to take:
- metabolic agent - "Glycine" (how to take it when the IRR is indicated in the instructions for use);
- sedatives;
- psychotropic medicines.
An extremely rare severe form of vegetovascular dystonia is based on the use of antidepressants.
The main thing in the treatment of VSD is to reduce the excitability of the nervous system, stop the fear of a panic attack and ultimately increase the body's resistance to stressful situations.
Non-drug treatments
Adjusted lifestyles, physiotherapeutic procedures and manual therapy are all auxiliary treatments. Also recommended:
- take a course of relaxing massage;
- attend classes in a swimming group;
- to run;
- acupuncture.
Sometimes doctors prescribe to take decoctions of herbs, for example:
- ginseng and eleutherococcus - increase excitability;
- hawthorn and motherwort - soothe the nervous system.
An important condition is a positive psycho-emotional state of the patient.
Among other things, it is advisable to simultaneously take vitamin-mineral complexes aimed at normalizing blood circulation in the vessels. The course of vitamins is repeated at the beginning of spring and with the onset of autumn, at the first signs of chronic fatigue.
Contraindications
It is not recommended or with caution it is allowed to drink "Glycine" with VVD for both pregnant and lactating women. Also allowed, but under the supervision of a doctor, is the use of children under the age of six.
Do not prescribe "Glycine" for VVD with low blood pressure or the occurrence of allergic reactions.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, to date, medical statistics suggest that the diagnosis of vegetovascular dystonia is incurable until the end. An exacerbation can manifest itself at any time throughout a person’s life. But do not be afraid, the diagnosed VVD in no way affects the patient's life expectancy. However, without appropriate treatment, the quality of life will decrease significantly.