List of what not to do with VSD. How does the autonomic nervous system work? Video: vegetative-vascular dystonia, “Tablet” program

As you know, VSD symptoms are perfectly disguised as other, more significant diseases. And if you observe one of the following in yourself, and after examination by a doctor, you do not find any physiological abnormalities, you should think about the diagnosis of vegetative-vascular dystonia. It is worth noting that patients most often experience several symptoms (two or more), especially with mixed type dystonia. We invite you to familiarize yourself with both general and specific manifestations of this disease.

Symptoms of VSD in the acute stage can be very different, as evidenced by the list below:

Headache;
Darkening of the eyes, blurred vision;
High blood pressure;
Tachycardia with VSD;
Indigestion, especially during periods of anxiety and stress;
Shortness of breath, heaviness in the chest, lack of air, lump in the throat;
Arterial pressure;
Fainting and pre-fainting;
Dizziness with VSD;
Noise in the head. It seems to the patient that there is noise in the ears, but in reality this is not the case. It's worth getting an audiogram to make sure;
Cough during exacerbation of VSD;
Pulse instability;
Emotional instability;
Sudden increase in temperature and pressure surges during VSD;
Heavy sweating;
Facial redness or paleness;
Insomnia;
Nausea with VSD;
Chills;
Arrhythmia;
Memory impairment.
Temperature at VSD.

Symptoms in individual cases

Modern medicine knows that the causes of VSD can be different. In fact, the symptoms are so broad that almost every patient is initially confused about their diagnosis. For example, heart pain during VSD in men, children and women is initially perceived as a problem of a more serious nature, rather than ordinary dystonia.

Cervical osteochondrosis (chondrosis)

This disease can manifest itself in different ways. Some patients experience severe pain when turning their neck, however, the problem does not worsen to the point of mental disorders. In other cases, cervical chondrosis develops as muscle tightness. As a result, blood circulation in the body is disrupted, the brain does not receive required quantity oxygen.

Against this background, tinnitus develops with VSD or ringing, and constant dizziness, psychological deviations.

It is important to ensure that the neck is relaxed, as patients sometimes do not notice that the shoulders are tucked and the muscles are in wild tension, even in a favorable environment. Having cured cervical chondrosis, nervous system will restore proper regulation of blood vessels and the symptoms of VSD will disappear, as will the disease itself.

Lack of air

If a patient develops respiratory VSD syndrome, then, as a rule, he does not have enough air when breathing and the following sensations appear:

Chest compression;
Noise in the head and ears;
Fainting and presyncope;
Pain in the head.

Against this background, hypochondria develops, any interest in life is lost, the person becomes very irritable, conflicted and withdraws into himself.

A person breathes and does not even think about this process. And it’s not surprising, because our body is created in such a way as to control breathing movements automatically, that is, on a subconscious level. Also, the depth and rhythm of breathing are also unconsciously adjusted depending on the conditions a person finds himself in. For example, during times of stress, anxiety or overwork, we unconsciously begin to breathe more often and faster, thus trying to provide the body’s muscles with additional oxygen, in the same way, for example, as happens during physical activity. Frequent and shallow breathing provokes the formation of oxygen deficiency in the body, which does not reach the lungs, which in turn becomes the basis for unpleasant and frightening sensations. It is worth noting that lack of air with VSD is the most common symptom.

The next step of such a disorder is a state of causeless anxiety and fear. A so-called panic attack occurs, which further aggravates the already severe pathology of the respiratory process.

Due to improper breathing, a change in acidity occurs in the blood. Frequent shallow breaths cause a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood. But it is responsible for maintaining the walls of blood vessels in a calm, relaxed state. If carbon dioxide is absent in the body in sufficient quantity, muscle tension occurs, blood vessels reflexively constrict, and the brain sends signals to the body about the occurrence of oxygen deficiency.
Another failure in the body improper breathing is a change mineral composition blood. It's about about calcium and magnesium, which are responsible for the work of cardio-vascular system person. It is the deficiency of these minerals that causes symptoms such as discomfort and pain in the heart, pressure in the chest, dizziness, tremors of the limbs, etc.

VSD during pregnancy

Stress in children

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VSD in adolescents develops against the background of active growth of the body and severe stressful situations. As a result, the nervous system does not have time to distribute the required amount of substances throughout the body, since frequent conflicts, anxieties and stress quickly deplete it. Symptoms such as dizziness, aggressiveness, withdrawal and others characteristic of dystonia appear. This is especially pronounced in preschool and junior school age. The child moves actively and is characterized by sudden mood changes, so diagnosing dystonia at this stage is quite difficult.

The study of VSD in children has been carried out by scientists from around the world for a long period of time, and only today, thanks to the enormous work done, we can talk about the possibility of early diagnosis of VSD. It's really very important achievement, since timely prevention of the first symptoms of the disease significantly reduces or completely eliminates the risk of developing the disease.

Since it is impossible to rely on heart rate to detect the presence of dystonia in a child under 12 years of age, experts recommend paying attention to the following symptoms:

Changes in the condition of the skin.

Due to the fact that the pattern of blood vessels changes, the shade of skin color changes. The sebaceous glands begin to work incorrectly, which causes frequent rashes, swelling and causeless itching.

When disruption occurs endocrine systems Yes, the child’s weight can change rapidly, in any direction (overweight or exhaustion). During adolescence There is abundant acne on the skin. Puberty in boys can slow down, but in girls, on the contrary, it can become even more rapid.

Failure of the body's thermoregulation.

Body temperature rises or falls for no apparent reason.

Frequent changes of mood.

Children suffering from dystonia often become apathetic and lethargic. They are not interested in games or other activities. Drowsy state can suddenly change to vivid manifestations of panic and causeless anxiety.

Incorrect breathing.

Breathing either quickens or, on the contrary, is barely audible. Often there are attacks of choking cough, shortness of breath appears, and the child may also take unconscious deep breaths.

work disorder gastrointestinal tract.

Appetite worsens, salivation becomes abundant or, conversely, insignificant. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may occur. Gastroduodenitis can be diagnosed in twelve-year-old children.

Even if the child exhibits most of all the symptoms described above, it is quite difficult for parents to independently diagnose VSD without the help of a specialist. You need to contact a specialist who will refer you for diagnostics and make an accurate diagnosis.

Temperature

Can the temperature rise with VSD? Due to the fact that the nervous system does not work correctly, thermoregulation in the body is disrupted, chills and a rush of heat appear. Due to vascular damage, the hands and feet are constantly cold, the temperature during VSD rises to 37 degrees. These symptoms are most often observed during attacks. There is no point in reducing the temperature with conventional medications, since the essence of the disease is the malfunction of the nervous system. Patients are advised to relax, drink green tea and take their mind off stressful situations.

Sometimes people don’t even pay attention to the fact that for a long period of time, sometimes even years or their entire lives, they have an elevated body temperature. If there are no other symptoms and nothing worries you, low-grade fever usually goes unnoticed. It is difficult to call this state of the body normal.

If the body temperature is elevated (even by a few tenths of a degree), there must be a reason. This may be a signal of the onset of an inflammatory process, MPS, pregnancy, or severe emotional stress.

The development of dystonia is characterized by both increased and low temperature bodies. And there are several reasons for this:

Impaired blood flow in some individual organs (constantly cold feet or hands);
An attack of VSD provokes increased heart rate, which leads to increased sweating, and the temperature can reach 39 degrees.

If the cause of a sharp increase in temperature has not been established, it is not recommended to bring it down, since such a change in the body may indicate a number of diseases, ranging from VSD to the presence of dangerous infections. The first step is to undergo a full medical examination and begin drug therapy.

Since VSD has nothing to do with the thermoregulation center, people with this disease feel the temperature in the same way as during colds.

Headache

Due to disruption of the cerebral vessels, an attack of VSD occurs as a sudden headache. After the examinations, it turns out that the blood circulation is stable, there are no dilated veins and arteries, or spasms. In some cases, painful attacks are accompanied by dizziness or tinnitus, nausea and uncertainty in gait. It is worth noting that headache with VSD and dizziness are the most common symptoms.

Nausea

Another of the most common attacks of VSD is nausea. It can be considered as a separate symptom, since it most often occurs in stressful situations. For example, if a patient is experiencing attacks of agoraphobia, then nausea will often appear in confined spaces with large crowds of people. It is important to understand that this is the result of improper functioning of the nervous system, and not some kind of physical ailment. This symptom also occurs during intense physical activity or intense running. Therefore, to prevent nausea from occurring during VSD, you need to do light exercises, which will help positive effect on the body. Yoga and stretching have a positive effect on the nervous system, since during exercise the muscles relax and many tensions in the body go away.

Often the main cause of nausea is not a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, but an attack of anxiety. This is a natural reaction of the body to a critical situation.

The main symptoms of nervous nausea are:

Discomfort in the stomach;
Vomiting;
Abdominal pain;
Feeling of “bloating” in the abdomen;
Heaviness in the stomach and a feeling of fullness.

Only in some cases, nervous nausea can cause actual vomiting, but this outcome is also likely.

If an attack occurs in the absence of excitement and is chronic in nature, this may signal the presence of serious somatic diseases, and in women, pregnancy. Therefore, you should not independently diagnose yourself with “nervous nausea due to vegetative-vascular dystonia”; you must undergo a medical examination as soon as possible.

The intensity of nausea is individual for each individual patient. In some people suffering from VSD, nausea occurs quite often, several times a day, preventing them from even eating normally. Others, on the contrary, extremely rarely encounter such a disorder.

Most often, an attack accompanies every stressful situation. At the same time, nausea can occur both before unpleasant events and much later, despite the fact that the problems may have already been completely resolved by that time. There are cases when nausea begins against the background of a feeling of helplessness, when the patient is faced with a problem and cannot solve it on his own, or the situation simply seems insoluble to him.

It may also happen that the attack occurs completely spontaneously, and the person cannot even link the manifestation of the symptom to any specific event in his life.

Nausea usually occurs when morning time, before the start of a difficult day or important event. But it also happens that it is provoked by a certain type of food. Then people with dystonia themselves special indications identify a group of so-called “dangerous” foods and begin to adhere to their own diet.

Tachycardia

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Many patients experience pain in the heart during VSD and observe a rhythm disturbance. However, most often it turns out that this is intercostal cephalgia, which also occurs due to improper functioning of the nervous system. Of course, at the first appearance of tachycardia, you should consult an appropriate doctor. If after a thorough examination the doctor does not notice any abnormalities, then you probably have tachycardia due to VSD. That is, rhythm disturbances occur exclusively during attacks of dystonia. Extrasystoles with VSD are also a common occurrence.

Most often, tachycardia with vegetative-vascular dystonia is diagnosed by measuring the patient’s pulse. If a patient's pulse is above 90 beats per minute at rest, this indicates an abnormal heart rhythm. It should be noted that during physical activity and stress, a rapid heartbeat is normal.

Systematization of tachycardia.

1. Depending on the source of origin:

Extracardiac;
Intracardiac, directly related to disorders of the cardiovascular system.

2. According to the source of the impulse:

Ectopic, when the focus of localization is the ventricles or atria;
Sinus, when the focus of localization is located directly in the sinus node.

If tachycardia is a symptom of VSD, then it belongs to the extracardiac type. Chronic tachycardia, left without attention and appropriate treatment, can cause the development of such serious illnesses heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, angina pectoris and myocardial infarction.

Heartache

There is no clear classification of what pain in the heart feels like during VSD. Patients most often describe their health as aching, squeezing, cutting, stabbing pain. Some “patients” note that there is a feeling of the presence of a foreign body that interferes with the normal functioning of the heart. The source of pain occurs in the heart area, behind the sternum, under the left shoulder blade or in the subscapular region. Often the pain can radiate to the left arm, neck and even teeth. Such pain attack can last from a few seconds to several hours, when the heart continues to ache or be squeezed “under a vice.” The nature of the pain is also different; it can be either increasing, paroxysmal, or dull, unchanged throughout the entire time.

Typically, the occurrence of an attack of heart pain during dystonia is associated with the following reasons:

Overwork;
Anxious feelings;
Reaction to changing weather conditions;
Premenstrual period;
After drinking alcoholic or hot soft drinks.

Cases have been recorded in which heart pain in patients with VSD occurred during night sleep under the influence of disturbing dreams.

Extrasystole

Untimely depolarization and contraction of the heart in patients with dystonia may not always be pronounced, and their manifestation depends on factors such as the type of disease, the lifestyle that the patient leads, and individual characteristics body.

At the same time, it is more than possible to determine that malfunctions in the functioning of the cardiovascular system arose precisely because of this pathology, since extrasystole has its own characteristic symptoms. The main one is the so-called “fading” of the heart.

The onset of the attack is accompanied by with strong blows heart, then it “freezes” for a while and begins to contract again. Such a symptom is quite difficult not to notice, so if similar phenomenon happened, you need to seek help from a specialist as quickly as possible.

Other signs that can be used to diagnose the development of extrasystole during VSD:

Feelings of restlessness and anxiety;
Panic attacks;
Irritability and nervousness;
Malaise and lack of strength;
Shortness of breath, suffocation and dizziness.

The development of dystonia is characterized by a sudden “fever”, which is abruptly replaced by cold sweat. And if the course of the disease is aggravated by extrasystole, then the likelihood of changes in body temperature increases significantly.

Pressure surges

Pressure surges, both downward and upward, are one of the main symptoms of the development of VSD. Sometimes blood pressure can reach critical levels. Patients with dystonia complain of a constant feeling of apathy, abdominal discomfort, headaches, disturbed sleep, poor tolerance changes in weather conditions.

When selecting a course of therapeutic treatment for VSD, much attention is paid to the nature of fluctuations in blood pressure, since it is very important to create maximum conditions for its stabilization: increase the pressure in case of hypotension or, conversely, reduce it if the patient has a tendency to develop hypertensive crises.

Attacks of shortness of breath

One of the symptoms of dystonia is a feeling of anxiety, which arises as a consequence increased load brain function. Due to anxiety, adrenaline is regularly released into the blood, which in turn leads to an increase in heart rate and breathing. A person breathes frequently, but superficially, absorbing large quantities of excess oxygen, which does not enter the lungs, that is, it does not bring benefit, but, on the contrary, only forces the body to produce additional energy. An excess of oxygen in the blood reduces the level of carbon dioxide, and the lack of the latter is precisely the cause of the development of such phenomena as dizziness, anxiety, and an attack of shortness of breath.

This condition is cyclical: due to anxiety, breathing is disrupted, and failure in the respiratory process only aggravates the state of anxiety and excitement.

Tinnitus

The huge number of side effects that occur in a patient with the development of vegetative-vascular dystonia not only impairs the ability full life, but also scary. One of the problems that patients with dystonia have to face is tinnitus, when the patient experiences distortion of sounds, which causes a sharp deterioration in well-being.

Possible various manifestations tinnitus in different people. Most often, “plugging” of the ears occurs, when all sounds are greatly distorted. But additional noises may also appear, including ringing in the ears with VSD, whistling, or a sound reminiscent of buzzing insects. And such problems often develop precisely against the background of an exacerbation of the disease.

Psychosomatics

First of all, it is worth noting that the psychosomatics of VSD is, perhaps, the root of the disease. Since most often dystonia is observed after psychological deviations that lead to disorders in the nervous system. When a child is born, his body is in harmony, all organs work correctly.

Have you noticed that children bring all their emotions out? They can instantly change their laughter to “wild crying” and vice versa. Now let's move on to adults. As we age, we learn to hide our emotions, accumulate fears, anger, and resentment. When there is good company friends, we get together and get rid of accumulated stress as best we can (this happens in different ways, some through conversations, others prefer to dance, and so on).

Now imagine a situation where a person experiences hours of stress and is immersed in it. Every time this happens, the whole body tenses up, the nervous system goes into a different mode of operation. And gradually, it stressful state becomes normal for the patient, he seems to forget what a normal state is. This is psychosomatics. When inner world a person is in disharmony and requires psychological help from a specialist to find the cause of the problem and solve it.

Insomnia

Since the body does not work correctly, there are some clamps in the body, the head is constantly spinning intrusive thoughts, the patient cannot relax. During sleep, he often turns over from side to side, and in the morning he feels tired. In this case, persistence and complete relaxation body. To do this, there are certain practices that must be performed before going to bed, alternately relaxing individual parts of the body. Thus, insomnia with VSD disappears and the person returns to normal sleep.

Poor eyesight

If, with vegetative-vascular dystonia, you have tension in your neck or have developed cervical chondrosis (osteochondrosis), this can lead to deterioration of vision and the appearance of small dots in front of the eyes. VSD and vision are strongly interrelated, and similar symptoms often appear in patients.

Weakness

Weakness in the legs with VSD is a consequence of general malaise throughout the body. It is recommended to overcome your condition and take up light running, which will quickly restore your strength. Walking in the fresh air, preferably away from the noise and bustle, will have a good effect on your health. One way or another, the symptoms of VSD in adults are similar to the symptoms in children and adolescents. The only difference is the reasons for its occurrence. For example, an infant may experience attacks of dystonia by inheritance. That is, if the child’s mother was susceptible to this disease, it is possible that the child will experience the same thing. Teenagers most often find themselves in difficult situations due to poor lifestyle choices and constant stress.

Difficulty breathing

Going up to the fifth floor or doing too much active actions, shortness of breath may occur with VSD. That is why patients are not recommended to make sudden movements and engage in active sports. All this only leads to a worsening of the condition. However, they will strengthen your body and have a healing effect.

Lump in the throat area

During attacks of dystonia, a person’s body releases a large amount of adrenaline, which most often occurs due to fear. As a result, for unknown reasons, the hormone affects some part of the body. Some patients have problems with the heartbeat, others with the gastrointestinal tract, and still others, for example, develop a lump in the throat due to VSD. As usual, the patient initially suspects the thyroid gland, because it is difficult for him to swallow, there is a feeling of discomfort or, in some cases, cervical chondrosis. And of course, you need to see a doctor to rule out this diagnosis. If, based on the results of the examination, you are diagnosed with vegetative-vascular dystonia, then you should think about your fears, since they are the cause of the development of a coma in the throat area. Most often, medications do not help, however, treatment by a psychotherapist has an effective effect. Dry mouth with VSD is also quite common.

Chills

Due to the fact that the human autonomic system does not work correctly, the blood is also distributed improperly through the vessels. As a result, chills with VSD appear very often. As a rule, this is coldness in the legs or arms. If, even in the summer season, you notice that your feet are freezing, while other people can easily tolerate such air temperatures, you should think about the condition of your blood vessels.

Symptoms in the acute stage

During the period of exacerbation of VSD, patients may experience the following physical and psychological symptoms:

Malfunctions of the cardiovascular system, for example, arrhythmia during VSD;
Shortness of breath, panic attacks, chest pain;
Profuse sweating, especially of the hands and feet;
Pain when urinating, frequent urge to go to the toilet;
Gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea or constipation, flatulence, nausea and vomiting;
Breathing problems, dizziness, fainting, muscle spasms;
A sharp increase in body temperature, chills;
Presyncope with VSD due to crisis;
Tremor of the limbs;
Pressure fluctuations, both upward and downward;
Headache;
Unpleasant sensations in the abdominal area;
Weakness with VSD, depression, drowsiness;
Frequent mood swings, from unmotivated euphoria to depression;
Attacks of fear of death during VSD and causeless panic.

The clinical picture can also be supplemented by such minor symptoms as tinnitus, lump in the throat, discomfort in the esophagus, excitement, fussiness, nervousness or, conversely, complete apathy to what is happening. All this can indicate only one thing: the body cannot independently cope with the physical or psychological stress that has arisen, and therefore it is simply necessary to provide it with assistance in the form of therapeutic treatment and a number of preventive measures that will help improve the functioning of all systems and organs as a whole.

It is important to understand that these or those symptoms never arise on their own, and in each specific case they are signals about the emergence of a pathological process or its exacerbation.

As a result, we can conclude that vegetative vascular dystonia develops for many reasons, and the symptoms are very similar to real diseases. In this regard, it is worth initially undergoing an examination and only after receiving the tests to draw any conclusions. The previous article also talks about. There are as many of them as there are symptoms of this disorder.

Which many of you know well firsthand. This is the so-called vegetative-vascular dystonia, or VSD syndrome. Sometimes it is called neuro-circulatory dystonia, organoneurosis, or cardiac neurosis.

Raise your hands who have ever been diagnosed with this?

Awww I see a forest of hands! 🙂

And I also raised my hands, because my entire childhood passed in an embrace with this sore. And my sister. And my grandmother. From this we could conclude that this rubbish is a hereditary thing.

But don't rush to conclusions.

It’s probably hard to find at least one other disease that seems to be considered not serious, but sometimes you feel as if it’s time for you to order white slippers. And all this, as a rule, happens in the prime of life - at the most beautiful, most productive age.

But you can’t work and enjoy life, because it feels like something in your body has completely broken down, and it refuses to obey your will.

And the torment begins: from doctor to doctor, from clinic to clinic. But they don’t find anything wrong.

What kind of pain is this? Why does it arise? Why is it dangerous? Is it finally curable? And what can you offer to a dystonic sufferer who drops into a pharmacy asking for help?

Let's figure it out.

What is VSD syndrome?

Let me start with the fact that such a diagnosis in international classification diseases (ICD) do not exist, because the blood vessels have nothing to do with it, although sometimes the picture looks a lot like hypertension and cardiac issues.

And this sore is called in the ICD: SOMATOFORM VEGETATIVE DYSFUNCTION.

What does this mean? And the fact that the disease’s symptoms “mow” under diseases of internal organs. In fact, it is not they who suffer, but the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

Let's remember what it is.

Autonomic nervous system

Our nervous system is divided into somatic and autonomic.

The somatic is in the power of our consciousness. If we want to raise our hand, a signal goes to the brain - the owner wants to raise his hand. The command is sent from the brain to the muscles of the arm: “Contract!”, and the arm rises.

They wanted to take a step, look to the right, take a frying pan, scratch the back of their head, pick their nose - everything is the same: a signal to the brain - a signal to the muscles and... get it, sign it.

Now you are reading this article also thanks to the somatic nervous system: your eyes see the lines, your brains digest them, and think: stay here, continue reading, or go to another site.

But besides this, other work is in full swing in the body: the heart, lungs, kidneys, stomach, intestines are working, endocrine glands etc. This factory does not stop for a minute. As a rule, we do not feel its work, and we cannot influence it in any way.

We cannot command the heart to beat at 75 beats per minute.

We cannot tell the adrenal glands not to release adrenaline when we are irritated or scared.

We cannot say to the intestines: “I order you to have a bowel movement every day at 7-15 am!”

But someone must coordinate and control all this activity: hold back something in some places, and speed it up in others.

This manager for monitoring the work of internal organs is called “ autonomic nervous system».

The autonomic nervous system consists of two parts: the sympathetic (sns) and the parasympathetic (psns).

Each organ, as a rule, has fibers from both.

While one is “preparing for battle,” the second is peacefully “sleeping.”

You and I have already said once that sympathetic nervous system(SNS) comes into play when a person sees danger: in ancient times it was some kind of animal wanting to dine on a human, or an enemy pursuing other, completely inhumane goals.

And the man had two options: either join the fight, or run away as quickly as possible.

How does the autonomic nervous system work?

When we see danger, the SNS signals the adrenal glands to release adrenaline, which begins its work: it tenses the muscles of the arms and legs, increases heart contractions, and increases blood pressure to provide the muscles with oxygen and nutrients. SNS makes frequent and shallow breathing, which is the most effective in such conditions, increases sweating in order to prevent the body from overheating from the energy of working muscles, etc., etc.

And when the danger has passed, you can relax, eat, go to the toilet, and finally sleep. The SNS also “falls asleep”, and its “sister” comes into its own - parasympathetic nervous system(PNS), which gives rest and restoration to a body exhausted from the fight against danger.

Look at what the SNS and PNS do:

Systems, organs, functions	Sympathetic system	Parasympathetic system
Heartbeat	Increased frequency	Reduction
Salivary glands	Dry mouth	Normal secretion of the salivary glands
Skeletal muscles	Voltage	Relaxation
Breathing rate	Gain	Reduction
Bronchi	Expansion of the lumen	Narrowing of the lumen
Sweat glands	Activation
Musculature of the esophagus and stomach	Relaxation	Reduction
Intestinal peristalsis	Slowdown	Gain
Kidney function	Slowing down urination	Increased urination
Body temperature	Propensity to increase	Downward Bias
Hands and feet feel	Cold	Warm
Color of the skin	Pallor	Tendency to blush
Pupils	Extension	Narrowing

All people are divided into normotensives, hypertensives and hypotensives.

The blood pressure of the former, like astronauts, is somewhere around 120/80 mm Hg, in hypertensive patients, for example, 130/90 mm Hg, and in hypotensive patients, for example, their usual pressure is 110/60 mm Hg

This means that in normotonics the action of both departments is optimally balanced, in hypertensives the tone of the SNS predominates, and in hypotensives the tone of the PNS predominates. And this is normal and does not mean at all that hypertensive people are candidates for hypertension at about 50 years of age.

You might be asking:

“And why, when you are nervous, does “bear sickness” begin, or, to put it in our language, in Russian, does diarrhea break out?

But because if an animal is driven into a corner, then, even realizing the sadness of its situation, it will go on the attack.

The same thing happens with the PNS. If the actions of the SNS turn out to be excessive, the PNS is also extremely activated: there may be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other unpleasant surprises.

But this is not VSD yet. This is so... a small storyboard. Calm down, a little time will pass, and life will sparkle with its colors again.

Why and how does VSD occur?

Autonomic disorders can be caused by various reasons:

Since the autonomic nervous system is part of the nervous system, its lesions can cause autonomic disorders. What kind of defeats are these? Neuroinfections, severe head injury or spinal cord, where the ANS centers, alcoholism, etc. are located.
Reason autonomic disorders There may also be some bodily ailments, for example, thyrotoxicosis, adrenal gland diseases, infectious diseases, causing general exhaustion of the body.
VSD can be a manifestation of mental disorders.

In all these cases, vegetative manifestations are secondary. In the foreground are the main ailments, the treatment of which doctors primarily deal with.

And finally, psychological factors. These are the most common causes of VSD syndrome.

Woe from mind

Why is this happening?

Because for the most part we are educated people.

We will not yell at the boss who offended us.

We won’t run away from an examiner we really didn’t want to see, but that’s exactly what happened.

We will push our fear of a job interview inside and go to it anyway.

We will go on a business trip, even if we are afraid to fly. Who wants to lose their job?

We will not tell an inappropriate buyer what we think about him, and we will not throw a pack of cotton wool at him, even if he is tempted to do so.

We control ourselves. Meanwhile, the autonomic nervous system is working properly: everything inside is released, compressed, quickened, tense, etc.

But where does all this go? There is no muscular work, but there is a fire inside.

This is what “woe from mind” looks like. Our upbringing, our regulations and rules lead to the fact that the autonomic nervous system experiences tension.

But this is not VSD yet.

In such situations, you just need to calmly breathe deeply and do a few exercises to “let off steam” and get yourself in order. Or beat something soft, or crush an anti-stress pillow (by the way, a cool thing). And most importantly, let everything go bad thoughts. Don't get stuck on them.

VSD syndrome develops when all our ordinary everyday life is superimposed on the characteristics of our character, our upbringing, and our response to stimuli.

There is even such a term: anxious-suspicious personality type.

We all react differently to stress. I have a colleague at work who gets yelled at by her boss, and she immediately forgets about it after 5 minutes. I admire her.

And the other person - let’s not point fingers 🙂 - will worry about the week, “chew” the details of this conversation in his head, come up with accusatory speeches, think up all sorts of horror stories, like “apparently he wants to fire me,” and this makes his soul even more anxious.

Others will silently bless an inadequate buyer, because they look at him as if he were sick, and will immediately forget about him. And the other will remember this conversation again and again, worry, and not sleep at night...

It is in such anxious and suspicious comrades that VSD syndrome occurs.

The impetus for it is some episode: for example, one feels dizzy while crossing the road, and panic arises.

Or, for no apparent reason, I felt worse on the subway: my heart began to pound strongly, I felt suffocated, my legs felt weak. It felt like it was all over.

Or he suddenly fainted right on the street.

Later, when you find yourself in such an environment or situation, you begin to remember how it was, and fear arises: what if it happens again? All other thoughts fade before this thought. You can't think about anything else. You focus on your health, your feelings, and remember that very incident. Anxiety arises, and the ANS “listens” to you, and throws up those very symptoms that you cannot forget.

And you begin to avoid such situations: you stop taking the subway, and you only go out with your family. I read stories about people who did not leave home for 15-20 years without being accompanied by loved ones. Can you imagine?

For some, VSD occurs in a milder form.

For example, a person once had a purely preventive appointment with a doctor, and suddenly the doctor decided to increase the risk. This scared him. He began to remember his heredity, and his memory helpfully slipped in the idea that pressure leads to a stroke or heart attack, and that his grandmother died from this.

But I want to live! And he starts visiting doctors. But they find nothing. He doesn't believe them because he feels bad.

With love to you, Marina Kuznetsova

Vegetovascular dystonia (VSD) is a mysterious phrase that some doctors call serious diagnosis, others do not consider vegetative-vascular dystonia a big problem at all. Let's figure out whether such a disease exists and whether it needs to be treated? If so, how?

Vegetative-vascular dystonia: a terrible diagnosis or a harmless deviation from the norm?

Unofficial statistics suggest that more than seventy percent of the world's inhabitants have experienced all sorts of symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia at least once in their lives. If you believe the statistics, then this disease can easily be considered one of the most common diseases on the planet.

The name itself of this disease changed several times. As a result, the term VSD or another name took root among doctors - cardiopsychoneurosis.

Without going into details, it is worth saying that vegetative-vascular dystonia is a special disorder of the nervous system, which is characterized by general malaise and poor health of a person.

The disease manifests itself through problems and malfunctions in the functioning of many organs and their systems.

Most often, the diagnosis of vegetative-vascular dystonia is made in children and adolescents between the ages of five and fifteen years.

Most patients complain of various abnormalities and health problems. However, even a comprehensive examination if you feel unwell does not reveal serious violations and changes in the body. This is because they occur in the autonomic nervous system itself (its main functions and structures).

From what and why?

Experts highlight a large list of reasons that can provoke the development of vegetative-vascular dystonia. They are all divided into:

internal (physiological nature);
external (psychological).

Internal reasons:

hormonal disorders (hormonal imbalance and sudden jumps in hormone levels directly affect a person’s overall well-being and often cause malfunctions of organs and systems);
diseases of the cardiovascular system;
heredity (genetic predisposition to a disease can cause disturbances in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system);
some diseases associated with professional activities (it is not uncommon for symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia to persist after complete recovery from the underlying illness);
allergies (in 50% of cases, people with allergies have the main symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia);
bad habits - drinking alcohol, smoking.

Up to 90% of smokers and people who abuse alcohol have disorders and disorders associated with a diagnosis such as vegetative-vascular dystonia.

If you have such bad habits, you should get rid of them before starting treatment for the disease. Otherwise, any therapeutic measures will not bring the desired effect.

External factors:

Constant overwork (excessive physical activity, disruption of sleep and wakefulness, chronic stress - all this negatively affects health, depresses the nervous system, and causes various malfunctions, including in the functioning of the vegetative-vascular nervous system).
“Workaholic syndrome” (The constant desire to improve one’s position in society and earn as much as possible forces a person to be in constant stress and leads to the development of the disease).
Frequent climate changes (with frequent travel, rapid changes in climate and time zones without appropriate adaptation, the nervous system is subjected to serious stress, as the body is forced to constantly adapt to regularly changing living conditions).

Main types

Exist various classifications vegetative-vascular dystonia as a disease of the nervous system. Most often, doctors define several main types depending on the severity of the pathology:

Hidden (latent). A disease that practically does not make itself known at all and has no clear signs. If the latter appear, they practically do not bother the patient, do not cause discomfort, and do not force them to pay attention to their own health.
Constant. The main symptoms of the disease appear regularly, almost daily. At the same time, the patient can rarely boast of long “bright” periods with completely good health.
Crisis. Vegetative-vascular dystonia, which is characterized by paroxysmal manifestations of symptoms of the disease. Most often, crises (exacerbations) occur against the background of prolonged stress, during the period of exacerbation chronic diseases, with prolonged physical and mental stress.

Main symptoms

Vegetative-vascular dystonia can manifest itself with a whole “bouquet” of various symptoms. In this case, dysfunctions can occur in a wide variety of organs and their systems.

Doctors identify the following most common symptoms of this disease:

Cardiovascular syndrome. We are talking about various disturbances in heart rhythm (tachycardia, bradycardia, etc.), constant jumps blood pressure, reactions from the vascular system (pallor of the skin). It is not uncommon for vegetative-vascular dystonia to manifest itself as tingling or aching pain in the heart area. In this case, the patient feels unpleasant pain in the heart area, which is difficult to describe.
It is important to be able to distinguish such symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia from angina pectoris, which has its own differences - it occurs against the background of increased physical activity and “subsides” after taking a nitroglycerin tablet.
Hyperventilation syndrome. Breathing problems, feeling of incomplete inspiration, difficulty breathing. All this also applies to disorders of the autonomic nervous system. As a result big losses carbon dioxide at this syndrome a person feels dizzy and weak in the lower and upper extremities.
Irritable bowel syndrome. It manifests itself with cramping and spasmodic pain in the lower abdomen. A person suffers from stool disorders and increased gas formation. Other disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc., are also possible.
Increased sweating. In most cases, the patient suffers from excessive sweating of the feet and palms.
Cystalgia. Manifested by frequent painful urge to urinate. However, during examination of the organs of the urinary system, no pathologies can be detected.
Sexual disorders. Representatives of the stronger sex express themselves erectile dysfunction. Women suffer from anorgasmia or vaginismus.
In case of violations of this nature sexual desire in general can remain at normal levels.
Increased body temperature. Persistent disturbances in thermoregulation (most often a prolonged slight increase in temperature in the first or second half of the day) may also indicate malfunctions of the vegetative-vascular nervous system.

Treatment methods

In most cases, the diagnosis of “vegetative-vascular dystonia” requires adequate treatment, but not always medication.

Recognized as the most effective the right combination drug therapy with all kinds of auxiliary techniques.

Provides reception sedatives(mostly plant origin), antidepressants, as well as special vitamin complexes, etc. The latter can be very effective in the treatment of this pathology and allow you to quickly relieve the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

Any treatment with drugs in tablet or injection form is carried out strictly on the recommendation and under the supervision of a doctor. It is he who determines the treatment regimen, as well as the dosage of each drug.

The most popular medications that your doctor may recommend are:

Sedatives. Products based on valerian (Novo-passit, Persen), drugs based on peony extract, Validol, Valocordin, Corvalol, etc.
Drugs that normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system and improve blood circulation (Asparkam, Vinpocetine, Panangin).
Drugs that improve the functioning of the central nervous system (neuroleptics, tranquilizers, sleeping pills and antidepressants).

Among other things, for mild symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia the following can also be used:

B vitamins;
calcium supplements (for example, calcium gluconate);
adaptogens (eleutherococcus, ginseng).

To remove common symptoms diseases, many doctors prescribe drugs such as glycine. The latter reduces the excitability of the central nervous system, improves blood circulation in the brain, due to which nervousness is significantly reduced.

In case of pronounced disorders of the cardiovascular system, not only the well-known Barboval and Corvalol, but also homeopathic remedies that have an antispasmodic and calming effect come to the rescue.

For some types of VSD Diuretic herbs may be prescribed for long-term use.

Non-drug treatments. Psychotherapy is recognized as one of the most effective. Also gives good results:

normalization of work and rest schedules,
moderate feasible sports activities,
proper balanced nutrition,
water procedures.

Physiotherapy makes it possible to quickly put the patient on his feet. Most often used:

Magnetotherapy(the effect of a magnetic field on certain parts of the human body can improve blood circulation, reduce headaches, and generally improve the patient’s condition);
Massotherapy(you should trust a professional who knows the location of active points on the human body and can influence them properly to reduce the symptoms of the disease);
Electrophoresis with magnesium or papaverine(ensures the gradual introduction of medicinal substances into the body in order to influence “problem areas”);
Acupuncture(a fairly effective method that allows you to calm the nervous system and activate metabolic processes).

Your doctor may also recommend Spa treatment . In this case, it does not matter at all whether the patient goes to a specialized sanatorium for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system or simply goes on a relaxing holiday to the sea for a change of scenery and peace of mind.

Considering the excellent calming effect of many herbs, we can say that the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia with all kinds of folk remedies gives good results.

lemon balm and mint;
valerian;
hawthorn;
motherwort;
peony.

You can buy all of the above herbs at your nearest pharmacy. They should be used internally in accordance with the instructions on the package. A more convenient option is ready-made sedative herbal teas in bags, which are very quickly brewed in a glass of boiling water.

In most cases, treatment with folk remedies is considered as helper method therapy, which can be used in conjunction with medication and physical therapy.

In severe forms of vegetative-vascular dystonia, herbal medicine cannot be the main method of treatment and significantly improve the patient’s condition.

The most popular and effective folk remedies for getting rid of vegetative-vascular dystonia:

Ointment with propolis and honey. Helps improve cerebral circulation, violations of which often lead to the development of dystonia. To prepare it you will need:

2 teaspoons propolis powder;
25 ml liquid honey;
15 g butter.

All main ingredients of the ointment are mixed until smooth. The resulting medicine should be rubbed into the scalp and skin of the feet once a day shortly before bedtime. The course of treatment is 12-14 days.

Valerian tea. Produces a pronounced sedative effect. Does not cause any “side effects” or addiction, due to which it can be used in medicinal purposes long time.

How to cook. Pour two tablespoons of valerian roots into 250 ml of boiling water overnight and let it brew until morning under a closed lid. In the morning, strain the mixture and take 2 tablespoons three times a day before meals.

Clay solution. It will also help get rid of vegetative-vascular dystonia by cleansing the body of all kinds of toxins.

Prepare It’s quite simple: pour 1 tablespoon of pharmaceutical clay into 250 ml of warm boiled water. The finished composition should be drunk during the day in small portions for 7 days, gradually reducing the amount of clay in the solution to 1 teaspoon.

Baths with mustard. An excellent remedy for vegetative-vascular dystonia, which occurs against the background of severe headaches. Five tablespoons of mustard should be diluted in a small amount of warm water. Add the resulting mixture to a hot bath (approximate water temperature is 39 degrees) and move thoroughly. The procedure takes 5-7 minutes. After the bath, quickly dry yourself with a towel and lie down under a warm blanket.

Beet. If you feel worse due to dystonia, you can cut a small beet into two equal parts and apply the cut side of the vegetable to your temples, wait 3-4 minutes. Traditional healers They assure that after just a couple of minutes the person’s condition will noticeably improve.

Diet as an effective treatment method

Not only drug therapy and non-drug treatment, but also proper nutrition will help improve the condition of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

For any type of dystonia. Focus the menu on:

Porridge;
fresh vegetables and fruits;
greens (especially parsley);
legumes (beans, peas, lentils);
seaweed;
fiber-rich foods.

You should drink at least one and a half liters of water per day to prevent dehydration.

You should avoid sweet, fried foods, smoked foods, canned foods, so-called “junk food” (chips, sandwiches, sausages, crackers, sweet soda, etc.).

For dystonia with high blood pressure follows:

exclude from the diet soups prepared with meat and fish broths,
as well as everything salted and smoked,
It is important to replace strong teas and coffee with cocoa,
enrich the diet with fresh seasonal fruits - apples, apricots, cherries, plums, grapes,
as well as fermented milk products, especially cottage cheese.

For dystonia with low blood pressure:

Do not carry out the so-called fasting days. Avoid hunger (eat small meals at least 5-6 times a day).
Include in menu a large number of fresh fruits and vegetables - orange, black currant, gooseberry, bell pepper, as well as greenery.
Drink freshly squeezed fruit juices, green tea, coffee, kefir and milk, hibiscus as often as possible.
It is useful to use spices when preparing various dishes - cinnamon, ginger, pepper.

What should patients not do?

Some actions of the patient can aggravate the condition of VSD. Thus, if there are already existing disorders in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, you should not:

excessively involved in meditation;
create additional stress for the body or exhaust yourself with increased physical activity;
go on diets for a long time or even starve;
be an inveterate pessimist;
drink alcoholic beverages, smoke;
listen to recommendations from people who do not have the appropriate medical education (especially in matters drug treatment diseases).

Vegetovascular dystonia is a problem faced not only by adults, but also by children. IN childhood the disease manifests itself by a decrease in vascular tone, disruptions in the functioning of internal organs, and metabolic disorders.

Doctors regard dystonia in children as a borderline state between illness and absolute health.

In children, the autonomic system is very unstable and is more susceptible to negative impact all sorts of factors. That is why very little is needed for the emergence and development of the problem under consideration. Slight overwork at school or severe stress in kindergarten It will be enough for the child’s fragile body to fail.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia in children is more often detected in girls than in boys.

Many parents are interested in the question: how to recognize the disease at the earliest early stages. Experts say the following symptoms should alert you:

excessive tearfulness and irritability;
fears;
frequent and abrupt change moods during the day;
lack of interest in children's games;
dry skin;
acne in adolescence;
dysfunction of the sweat glands.

This is not a complete list of indirect signs that may indicate that a child has problems and malfunctions in the autonomic nervous system.

If the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment should be started as soon as possible.

Since in 85% of cases, dystonia in children occurs against the background of various stresses, first of all, you should create a calm environment around the patient, surround the child with love and care.

In children, as in adults, drug and non-drug therapy can be used.

Drug treatment. It is used only for severe forms of pathology, when the disease disrupts the child’s usual rhythm of life and does not allow him to live and study fully.

Non-drug therapy. Includes the following main activities:

Strict adherence to the daily routine: full night sleep, long walks in the fresh air, limiting time spent at the computer and watching TV.
Sports activities(swimming will be beneficial for a growing body, Athletics, outdoor games, dancing).
Balanced diet. The child’s body must receive sufficient quantities of vitamins, minerals, various nutrients. The children's menu should contain as little salt, sugar, baked goods, fatty meat and fish as possible. The main emphasis in nutrition should be on cereals, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and greens.
Psychotherapy. It will help cope with increased anxiety and fatigue, relieve emotional stress.
Taking vitamin complexes according to the age.
Herbal treatment.
Physiotherapy: therapeutic massage, electrophoresis, acupuncture.

Why is it dangerous?

In most cases, this disease cannot cause significant harm to the patient’s health. This disease rarely causes serious complications. At the same time, the disease significantly worsens a person’s quality of life. It is not uncommon for symptoms of dystonia to interfere with study or work. As a result, a person experiences increased anxiety, becomes nervous and irritable.

In some cases, vegetative-vascular dystonia can cause:

frequent surges in blood pressure;
severe pain;
tachycardia;
weather dependence;
problems in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (in particular the intestines), other organs and systems of the body.

The result of such a disease can be oxygen starvation of many organs and tissues in the body. In the presence of vegetative-vascular dystonia, all the patient’s chronic diseases occur in a more severe form.

If the problem is ignored for a long time, the disease may develop into severe form and cause more serious health problems - hypertension, heart attack, stroke.

If you regularly experience chest pain, rapid heartbeat, surges in blood pressure, abdominal discomfort that occurs due to stress or other worries, you should make an appointment with a specialist.

Prevention

Vegetative-vascular dystonia, like any other disease, is easier to prevent than to subsequently treat. For prevention you should:

exercise regularly (any physical activity– , fitness, dancing, skiing, cycling and even slow jogging in the park near the house);
when playing sports, it is important to avoid sudden movements, jumping, turning, bending;
spend as much time as possible outdoors;
take a contrast shower in the morning;
avoid excessive stress, fatigue (take breaks as often as possible during any work);
drink soothing herbs and teas from lemon balm, mint, hawthorn, etc.;
maintain a sleep-wake schedule (sleep at least eight hours a day);
If possible, avoid stress, negative thoughts, and communication with depressed people.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia is a special condition of the body, which some doctors call a disease, others call it a minor deviation from the norm. Most often, the pathology has complex, severe symptoms that worsen the quality of life. That is why it is extremely important to diagnose the problem in time and begin to treat it.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia: types, causes, symptoms, treatment in adults and children

There is probably not a person among us who has never heard of vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD). This is no coincidence, because according to statistics it affects up to 80% of the adult population of the planet and about 25% of children. Due to their greater emotionality, women suffer from autonomic dysfunction three times more often than men.

The pathology is usually detected in childhood or at a young age, peak symptoms occur between 20 and 40 years of age- the most able-bodied and active period, at the same time, the usual rhythm of life is disrupted, professional activities are hampered, and family relationships suffer.

What is it: a disease or features of the functioning of the nervous system? The question of the essence of autonomic dysfunction for a long time remained controversial, experts initially defined it as a disease, but as patients were observed, it became clear that VSD is a functional disorder, primarily affecting the psyche and autonomics.

At the same time, functional disorders and subjective painful sensations not only force you to change your lifestyle, but also require timely and qualified help, because over time they can develop into more - coronary heart disease, hypertension, ulcers or diabetes.

Causes of vegetative-vascular dystonia

The autonomic nervous system, including the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, regulates the function of internal organs, maintaining constant internal environment, body temperature, pressure, pulse, digestion, etc. From coordinated work These departments determine the correct reaction of the body to external stimuli, its adaptation to constantly changing environmental conditions, stress and overload.

The autonomic nervous system works independently, autonomously, does not obey our desire and consciousness.Cuteness determines such changes as an increase in pressure and pulse, dilation of the pupil, acceleration of metabolic processes, and parasympathetic responsible for hypotension, bradycardia, increased secretion of digestive juices and smooth muscle tone. Almost always, these departments of the autonomic nervous system have an opposite, antagonistic effect, and in different life circumstances the influence of one of them predominates.

When autonomic function is disturbed, the most different symptoms, which do not fit into the picture of any of the known diseases heart, stomach or lungs. With VSD, organic damage to other organs is usually not found, and the patient’s attempts to find terrible disease are futile and do not bear the expected fruits.

VSD is closely related to emotional sphere and mental characteristics, therefore, it usually occurs with a variety of manifestations of a psychological nature. It is very difficult to convince a patient that he does not have a pathology of internal organs, but a psychotherapist can provide truly effective help.

Causes of vegetative-vascular dystonia very different and, sometimes, lie in early childhood or even the period intrauterine development. Among them highest value have:

When the diagnosis is beyond doubt and other diseases are excluded, the doctor decides on the need for treatment. Therapy depends on the symptoms, their severity, and the degree of disability of the patient. Until recently, patients with VSD were under the care of neurologists, but today it is considered undeniable that the greatest amount of help can be provided by a psychotherapist, since VSD is primarily a psychogenic problem.

Of primary importance in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia is general events. Of course, most patients expect that they will be prescribed a pill that will immediately relieve all the symptoms of the disease, but this does not happen. To successfully get rid of pathology, you need the work of the patient himself, his desire and desire to normalize his well-being.

General measures for the treatment of VSD include:

Healthy lifestyle and proper routine.
Diet.
Adequate physical activity.
Elimination of nervous and physical overload.
Physiotherapeutic and water procedures.

A healthy lifestyle is the basis for the proper functioning of all organs and systems. In case of VSD, smoking and alcohol abuse should be excluded. It is necessary to normalize the work and rest regime; if symptoms are severe, a change in type may be required labor activity. After a hard time working day you need to rest properly - not lying on the couch, but better walking in the fresh air.

The diet of patients with VSD should not contain excess salt and liquid (especially when hypertensive type), you should give up strong coffee, flour, fatty and spicy foods. Seafood, cottage cheese, and tea are recommended for hypotensive patients. Considering that most patients experience difficulties with digestion, suffer from stool and intestinal motility disorders, the diet should be balanced, light, but nutritious - cereals, legumes, lean meat, vegetables and fruits, nuts, dairy products.

Physical activity helps normalize the tone of the autonomic nervous system, therefore, regular exercises, exercise therapy, hiking– a good alternative to spending time at home sitting or lying down. All types of water procedures are very useful (baths, contrast showers, dousing with cool water, swimming pool), because water not only helps strengthen muscles, but also relieves stress.

Patients with VSD need to protect themselves as much as possible from emotional and physical overload. TV and computer are strong irritants, so it is better not to abuse them. It will be much more useful to communicate with friends, go to an exhibition or to a park. If you want to work out in the gym, you should exclude all types of strength exercises, weight lifting, and it is better to prefer gymnastics, yoga, and swimming.

Physiotherapeutic procedures help significantly improve the condition. Acupuncture, massage, magnetic therapy, electrophoresis with magnesium, papaverine, calcium are indicated (depending on the form of the pathology).

Spa treatment indicated for everyone suffering from VSD. In this case, you should not choose a cardiological institution; an ordinary sanatorium or a trip to the sea is enough. A break from usual activities, a change of scenery, new acquaintances and communication allow you to abstract from symptoms, distract yourself and calm down.

Drug treatment determined by the predominant symptoms in a particular patient. The main group of drugs for VSD consists of drugs with a sedative effect:

Herbal remedies – valerian, motherwort, novo-passit, etc.;
Antidepressants – cipralex, paroxetine, amitriptyline;
Tranquilizers - seduxen, elenium, tazepam, grandaxin.

In some cases, vascular drugs (cinnarizine, Actovegin, Cavinton), psychotropics - Grandaxin, Mezapam, Sonapax - are prescribed (piracetam, omnaron). At hypotonic type VSD is helped by taking adaptogens and tonic herbal remedies - eleutherococcus, ginseng, pantocrine.

As a rule, treatment begins with “softer” herbal remedies, if there is no effect, mild tranquilizers and antidepressants are added. With severe anxiety, panic attacks, and neurosis-like disorders, medication correction is absolutely indispensable.

Symptomatic therapy is aimed at eliminating symptoms from other organs, primarily the cardiovascular system.

For tachycardia and increased blood pressure, anaprilin and other drugs from the group (atenolol, egilok) are prescribed. Cardialgia is usually relieved by taking sedatives– seduxena, corvalol, valocordin.

Bradycardia less than 50 heart beats per minute requires the use of atropine and belladonna preparations. Cool, tonic baths and showers and physical exercise are helpful.

Treatment with folk remedies can be quite effective, given that many herbs provide that much-needed calming effect. Valerian, motherwort, hawthorn, peony, mint and lemon balm are used. Herbs are sold in pharmacies, prepared in the manner described in the instructions, or simply brew the prepared bags in a glass of water. Herbal medicine can be successfully combined with medication.

It is worth noting that the prescription of the described “heart” drugs does not yet indicate the presence of a real cardiac pathology, because in most cases problems with heart rhythm and blood pressure are functional in nature R. Patients who are looking in vain for signs of truly dangerous diseases should know this.

Psychotherapeutic activities deserve special attention. It so happens that a trip to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist is often regarded by both the patient and his relatives as an undoubted sign of mental illness, which is why many patients never reach this specialist. Meanwhile, it is the psychotherapist who is able the best way assess the situation and carry out treatment.

Both individual and group sessions using various methods of influencing the patient’s psyche are useful. With many phobias, unjustified aggression or apathy, an obsessive desire to find a terrible disease in oneself, a psychotherapist helps to find out the real reason such disorders, which may lie in childhood, family relationships, or long-standing nervous shocks. Having understood the cause of their experiences, many patients find a way to successfully deal with them.

VSD must be treated comprehensively and with the participation of the patient himself, choosing individual regimens and names of medications. The patient, in turn, must understand that the symptoms of ill health on the part of the internal organs are associated with the characteristics of the psyche and lifestyle, so it is worth stopping the search for diseases and start changing your lifestyle.

The question of whether it is worth treating VSD at all, if it is not an independent disease, should not arise. Firstly, this condition worsens the quality of life, reduces performance, and exhausts the patient’s already exhausted nervous system. Secondly, long-term VSD can lead to the development of severe depression, suicidal tendencies, and asthenia. Frequent and arrhythmias will eventually cause organic changes in the heart (hypertrophy, cardiosclerosis), and then the problem will become really serious.

With timely and correct correction of VSD symptoms, the prognosis is favorable, well-being improves, the usual rhythm of life, work and social activity are restored. Patients should be under dynamic supervision by a neurologist (psychoneurologist, psychotherapist), and courses of treatment can be taken for preventive purposes, especially in the autumn-spring periods.