Treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia in Cherkasy

Vegetative-vascular dystonia is a dysfunction of the vegetative nervous system when it functions unbalanced manifesting itself as neurotic and physiological symptoms. The VVD signs include more than 100 different manifestations, including respiratory distress, palpitations, insufficient blood supply to the limbs, pain in various parts of the body.

Extensive picture of symptoms is associated with the fact that the vegetative nervous system controls most of the vital processes, including:

• thermoregulation;
• cardiovascular activity and blood supply;
• volume and frequency of breathing, as well as the tone of the muscles responsible for this;
• intestinal motility, etc.

Up to 70 percent of the adult population faces vegetative-vascular dystonia at different stages of life, and many experts consider high psycho-emotional strain (stress) to be the main reason.

Causes and symptoms

Dystonia is an imbalance in the functioning of the nervous system caused by various factors. Among the main reasons, neuropathologists distinguish the following:

• genetic predisposition;
• constant stress or a traumatic event;
• sharp change in the climatic zone of residence;
• hormonal disruptions, including those caused by age-related Any bodily (illness, trauma, a sharp change in diet or temperature) or psychological stress can cause VVD. The disease occurs in both children and adolescents, as well as in adult patients. Often, the pathology develops suddenly and is diagnosed during routine examinations by a neurologist.

The following symptoms should cause concern:

• disordered action of heart. It manifests itself in the form of pain, "pins and needles sensation" in the heart, feeling of heaviness. There are frequent fluctuations in blood pressure, often accompanied by rapid sweating;
• difficulty breathing. A feeling of constant lack of fresh air develops. This is due to a decrease in exhalation volume, frequent and shallow breaths;
• asthenic syndrome. The patient constantly feels exhausted (both physically and emotionally). Efficiency decreases, fatigue increases, general emotional background worsens;
• fainting conditions. They occur in case of a quick change in body position: when getting out of bed, sitting down. Usually, this symptom occurs in adolescents.

VVD signs get worsen by stress and may be completely absent at other times. Nevertheless, any detected symptom of imbalance in the autonomic system should be the reason for the immediate visit to a neurologist.

Treatment procedure

The neuropathologist's task is to exclude other pathologies with similar manifestations. For example, acute chest pain may indicate myocardial infarction or acute heart failure. For this, diagnostics is carried out, including urine and blood tests, ECG and other examinations.

After diagnosis establishment, an optimal treatment regimen is developed. Medications are prescribed that support the functioning of the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive systems. sedatives, vitamin complexes and supplements, general strengthening drugs are often prescribed.

Great importance is attached to physiotherapeutic procedures, balneological therapy. Recommendations are being made regarding the regimen of the day, nutrition, and physical activity. Following the advice of a neurologist leads to a complete recovery. Make an appointment with the “ON Clinic Cherkasy” specialist right now.