VSD disease. Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VVD)

Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VVD), or neurocirculatory dystonia (NCD) is a complex polyetiological disorder that develops with dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates the activity of internal organs and blood vessels. Also, this disease can be found under the name "cardioneurosis", "vegetoneurosis", which show the relationship between the symptoms of VVD and the state of the autonomic nervous system.

Although most doctors do not recognize the existence of such a diagnosis and do not consider it to be an VVD disease, you can find the heading F45.3 in the HIC, which combines all of the above diagnoses. Nevertheless, for patients, vegetative-vascular dystonia becomes a real test, since the disease has a lot of variants of the course and painful symptoms, significantly worsens the quality of life. But it does not affect its duration, it has a favorable prognosis and a benign course.

What it is?

In simple words, VSD is a syndrome that appears due to nerves. In general, most problems appear precisely because of stress and anxiety, but vegetative dystonia is always the first in line.

VVD attacks are caused by disturbances in the work of the cardiovascular system, which, in turn, appear against the background of functional disorders of the nervous or endocrine system. That is, the root cause is almost always nervous shocks. Which, as you know, rarely pass without a trace and very often can lead precisely to neurocirculatory dystonia - this is how the disease is called otherwise.

Causes of VSD

Among the main causes of the syndrome of vegetative-vascular dystonia, doctors call factors of hereditary predisposition. Against the background of adverse external factors, these causes can have a significant impact on the state of the human autonomic nervous system. The leading component of the manifestations and amplifications of the syndrome is the brain, namely the hypothalamus, which is responsible for controlling the human endocrine system. Psychoneurological disorders lead to excessive activity of some processes and inhibition of others, which in a complex way affects various body systems, including the cardiovascular system.

1. Most often, vegetative-vascular dystonia in children is detected as a result of heredity. Increased nervousness and stress already in the first months of pregnancy can have a significant impact not only on the formation of the child's personality, but also on the higher nervous activity of the brain. The facts show that the emotional instability of the child's body provokes the development of VVD even in childhood.
2. The teenage years are transitional not only in the process of turning a child into an adult, but also in neurophysiological. Conflict situations, emotional stress, chronic diseases, endocrine disorders, lack of movement and other factors are largely provocateurs of the development of vegetative-vascular dystonia in adolescents. Increased mental stress, having a hereditary component under it, leads to some kind of imbalance in the body, which leads to the appearance and development of vegetative-vascular dystonia.
3. In adulthood, hormonal changes in the body play a special role in starting the mechanisms of VVD. That is why the female half of the world's population suffers from VVD much more often than the male. The prenatal period, pregnancy, menopause, all of this, being a turning point in a woman's life, can be the starting point for mobilizing the manifestation of symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia. Especially unfavorable is vegetative-vascular dystonia during pregnancy, when even minor deviations in a woman's health necessarily affect the condition of the fetus.

The same is true for the presence of excess weight, which can become a provocateur of manifestations of dystonia. An increase in body weight leads to the development of hypertension, which in turn is an additional burden on the cardiovascular system. The development of vegetative-vascular dystonia in this case affects people of completely different ages.

Types of disease

As a result of vegetative vascular dystonia, the brain and heart, kidneys, and limbs suffer. Therefore, the syndrome of vegetative dystonia is like a chameleon: in different people it manifests itself with such different symptoms that it is difficult to suspect their common cause. There are three types of pathology: hypertonic, hypotonic and mixed.

1. If, regardless of the “internal necessity”, the sympathetic nervous system predominates during the day, they speak of a hypertonic type of vegetovascular dystonia. A person complains of palpitations and/or panic attacks, anxiety, gets tired quickly, but falls asleep with difficulty in the evening. The pressure is high or unstable.
2. When parasympathetic NS prevails throughout the day, a person feels weakness, drowsiness, fatigue, and occasionally dizziness and fainting, we are talking about the hypotonic type of VSD. The pressure is reduced.
3. When the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems "argue" for leadership, alternately winning and losing, hyper- and hypotonic symptoms replace each other, they speak of a mixed type.

During the examination, it turns out that the organs and systems are in order, there are no pathologies in them, and such an IRR is called primary. If the symptom complex of vegetovascular dystonia occurs against the background of another disease, it is considered secondary.

First signs

Disorders of the autonomic nervous system can cause very diverse manifestations, about 150 of them are known. For VVD, the most characteristic symptoms associated with the vascular reaction and the central nervous system:

• headache;
• noise in ears;
• dizziness;
• tendency to faint;
• increased heart rate;
• weakness, drowsiness;
• increased sweating;
• unclear increase in body temperature;
• muscle pain;
• trembling in the body and in the hands.

For persons with vegetative-vascular dystonia, mental characteristics are characteristic:

• sudden changes in emotions;
• tendency to panic;
• intrusive thoughts;
• increased anxiety;
• suspiciousness in character.

Clinical syndromes of VVD

Autonomic dysfunction syndrome combines sympathetic, parasympathetic and mixed symptom complexes that are generalized, systemic or local in nature, manifested permanently or in the form of paroxysms (vegetative-vascular crises), with non-infectious low-grade fever, a tendency to temperature asymmetry.

1. Vagotonia is characterized by bradycardia, shortness of breath, reddening of the skin of the face, sweating, salivation, lowering blood pressure, and gastrointestinal dyskinesias. A vagoinsular crisis is manifested by a feeling of heat in the head and face, suffocation, heaviness in the head, nausea, weakness, sweating, dizziness, urge to defecate, increased intestinal motility, miosis is noted, a decrease in heart rate to 45-50 beats / mi, a decrease in blood pressure up to 80/50 mm Hg Art.
2. Sympathicotonia is characterized by tachycardia, blanching of the skin, increased blood pressure, weakening of intestinal motility, mydriasis, chills, a feeling of fear and anxiety. With a sympathoadrenal crisis, a headache appears or intensifies, numbness and coldness of the extremities, pallor of the face occur, blood pressure rises to 150/90-180/110 mm Hg, the pulse quickens to 110-140 beats / min, there are pains in the area heart, there is excitement, restlessness, sometimes the body temperature rises to 38-39 ° C.
3. Syndrome of mental disorders - behavioral and motivational disorders - emotional lability, tearfulness, sleep disturbance, fear, cardiophobia. Patients with VVD have a higher level of anxiety, they are prone to self-accusation, and are afraid of making decisions. Personal values ​​prevail: great concern for health (hypochondria), activity decreases during the period of illness. When diagnosing, it is important to differentiate somatoform autonomic dysfunction, in which there are no mental disorders, and hypochondriacal disorder, which is also considered a somatogenic neurosis-like condition, as well as panic disorder and phobias, and other nervous and mental diseases.
4. Mixed crises are characterized by a combination of symptoms typical of crises, or by their alternate manifestation. There may also be: red dermographism, zones of hyperalgesia in the precordial region, "spotted" hyperemia of the upper half of the chest, hyperhidrosis and acrocyanosis of the hands, tremor of the hands, non-infectious low-grade fever, a tendency to vegetative-vascular crises and temperature asymmetries.
5. Hyperventilation (respiratory) syndrome is a subjective sensation of lack of air, chest compression, difficulty in breathing, need for deep breaths. In a number of patients, it proceeds in the form of a crisis, the clinical picture of which is close to suffocation. Most common causes that provoke the development of the respiratory syndrome are physical exertion, mental stress, staying in a stuffy room, a sharp change in cold and heat, and poor transport tolerance. Along with the mental factors of shortness of breath, a decrease in the compensatory-adaptive capabilities of the respiratory function to hypoxic loads is of great importance.
6. Syndrome of adaptive disorders, asthenic syndrome - fatigue, weakness, intolerance to physical and mental stress, meteorological dependence. Data have been obtained that the asthenic syndrome is based on violations of transcapillary metabolism, a decrease in oxygen consumption by tissues and a violation of hemoglobin dissociation.
7. Cardiovascular syndrome - cardialgia in the left half of the chest that occurs during emotional, and not during physical exertion, is accompanied by hypochondriacal disorders and is not stopped by coronalists. Fluctuations in blood pressure, pulse lability, tachycardia, functional noise. On the ECG and with bicycle ergometry, sinus and extrasystolic arrhythmias are most often detected, there are no signs of myocardial ischemia.
8. Neurogastric syndrome - neurogastric aerophagia, spasm of the esophagus, duodenostasis and other disorders of the motor-evacuation and secretory functions of the stomach and intestines. Patients complain of heartburn, flatulence, constipation.
9. Syndrome of metabolic and peripheral vascular disorders - tissue edema, myalgia, angiotrophoneurosis, Raynaud's syndrome. Their development is based on changes in vascular tone and vascular permeability, disorders of transcapillary metabolism and microcirculation.
10. Syndrome of cerebrovascular disorders - headaches, dizziness, noise in the head and ears, a tendency to faint. Their development is based on cerebral angiodystonia, the pathogenetic basis of which is the dysregulation of the vascular tone of the brain of a hypertonic, hypotonic or mixed nature. In some patients with persistent cephalgic syndrome, there is a violation of the tone of not only arterial, but also venous vessels, the so-called functional venous hypertension.

Panic attack

This is another syndrome that will be a characteristic symptom of the manifestation of vegetative-vascular dystonia. A person experiences a strong fear, a feeling of approaching anxiety, a wave of fear covers him.

At the same time, the body sends signals of danger, but it does not provide options for solving the problem. Therefore, the patient experiences a strong fear of death, it seems to him that his heart stops, his breath catches. It is noteworthy that literally after 10-15 minutes a panic attack against the background of VVD passes, the person's condition returns to normal.

The course of the VVD

In most cases, without provoking factors, the disease is latent (asymptomatic) in nature.

However, under the influence of unfavorable conditions and overloads, manifestations of crises are not uncommon. Such crises are sometimes sudden in nature and are accompanied by symptoms characteristic of many diseases: pallor, severe sweating, lowering blood pressure, pain in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, and a decrease in body temperature.

The crisis surge in disease activity is more severe in older people, especially those who suffer from comorbidities. In many cases, the crisis is the result of long-accumulating components, and therefore it is not uncommon for a large number of symptoms to appear simultaneously.

Diagnostics

As already mentioned, VVD is a diagnosis of exclusion. Therefore, for its diagnosis, all additional methods are needed that will eliminate organic pathology. We need a general examination of the patient, consultation of a neurologist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist and endocrinologist.

A complete cardiological examination is carried out: laboratory tests, cholesterol, ECG, ultrasound of the heart, stress tests, Holter ECT and blood pressure. They also prescribe chest x-ray, ultrasound of the abdominal organs, kidneys and thyroid gland, fibrogastroscopy, colonoscopy for gastrointestinal complaints. The level of thyroid hormones is determined, since its pathology is accompanied by similar symptoms.

If during all additional examinations no pathology is found, then the patient is diagnosed with vegetative-vascular dystonia in accordance with:

• leading clinical syndrome (cardiac, hypotonic, hypertonic, respiratory, asthenic, neurotic, mixed course);
• severity - mild (3-6 complaints and symptoms), moderate (8-16 signs), severe (more than 17 signs and frequent crises);
• phase of the course of the disease (exacerbation or remission).

Treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia

With the described violation, the treatment regimen for vegetative-vascular dystonia in women and men should be complex, long-term, take into account the characteristics of dysfunctions, the etiological factor and the individual characteristics of a person. With the running course of this disorder, therapeutic measures will be long.

So, how to get rid of vegetative-vascular dystonia in adults? As a rule, therapeutic measures involve the use of non-drug regimens that can be supplemented with sedatives.

Non-drug therapeutic measures for the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia in women and men include:

1. Optimization of periods of work and rest. In order to get rid of the symptoms of VVD, you should evenly alternate between mental and physical labor, minimize the time you spend in front of a computer monitor and TV. In the absence of such an opportunity, take a break every 60-90 minutes, do gymnastics for the eyes, and warm up for the back.
2. Compliance with a stable regime of the day with the obligatory good rest. The normal duration of a night's sleep for each person is individual. But for most, this figure should not be less than 8-9 hours. Sleep conditions are also important. The bedroom should not be stuffy, you need regular ventilation and wet cleaning. The bed should be comfortable, suitable for the height and build of the person. It is better to give preference to an orthopedic mattress and pillow.
3. Diet with the inclusion in the diet of foods rich in potassium and magnesium. It is these minerals that are involved in the transmission of impulses in the nerve endings, improve the activity of the heart and blood vessels, restore balance in the nervous system. Therefore, with VVD, the use of buckwheat and oatmeal, legumes, dried fruits, nuts, herbs, potatoes, carrots and eggplants is recommended.
4. Adequate physical activity. The best are classes that take place in the fresh air or in the water, but at the same time do not give a significant load on the muscular and cardiovascular systems. Most of all, a patient suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia is suitable for swimming, water aerobics, dancing, skiing and cycling. With such loads, a gentle training of the heart occurs, the psycho-emotional state normalizes. At the same time, sports should be avoided in which it is necessary to make sudden movements, high jumps or stay in static tension for a long time. This creates an additional load on the vessels and can lead to a worsening of the course of the disease.
5. Acupuncture and massage promote relaxation, eliminate anxiety, normalize blood pressure levels, restore sleep. In the hypertonic type, massage movements are shown at a slow pace with an increased effect on the collar zone. With the hypotonic variant of the IRR, on the contrary, the massage should be fast and intense.
6. The use of herbal preparations. With VVD with an increase in blood pressure, herbs with a sedative and hypotensive effect are suitable (tincture of valerian, peony, motherwort). The hypotonic variant of the disease requires taking drugs with a stimulating and activating effect (eleutherococcus, aralia, ginseng).
7. Physiotherapy methods have a positive effect in vegetative-vascular dystonia due to the normalization of the interaction of various parts of the nervous system, vascular tone. Such procedures improve blood circulation in organs and tissues, activate metabolic processes. The list of methods used is quite large: electrophoresis with medicinal solutions on the cervical spine, applications of ozocerite or paraffin on the collar region, laser irradiation in combination with magnetotherapy. Water procedures have an excellent effect. For all types of VSD, contrast baths, circular and fan showers, underwater massage, and swimming are shown.
8. With VSD of the hypotonic type, it is necessary to use foods that increase vascular tone: green tea, natural coffee, milk. With a hypertensive variant of the disease, foods that provoke a rise in blood pressure should be excluded from the diet: strong tea and coffee, pickles and spicy dishes.

When diagnosing vegetative-vascular dystonia, drugs are prescribed exclusively by the attending physician. The therapeutic effect is focused on restoring balance in the functioning of the ganglionic system.

Drugs for VSD

Drugs for the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia in women and men are determined by the predominant symptoms in a particular patient. The main group of drugs for VVD are drugs with a sedative effect:

1. Phytopreparations - valerian, motherwort, novo-passit, etc.;
2. Antidepressants - cipralex, paroxetine, amitriptyline;
3. Tranquilizers - seduxen, elenium, tazepam, grandaxin.

In some cases, nootropic drugs (piracetam, omnarone), vascular drugs (cinnarizine, actovegin, cavinton), psychotropics - grandaxin, mezapam, sonapax are prescribed. With the hypotonic type of VVD, the intake of adaptogens and tonic phytochemicals - eleutherococcus, ginseng, pantocrine helps.

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

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

With tachycardia and increased blood pressure, anaprilin and other drugs from the group of beta-blockers (atenolol, egilok), ACE inhibitors are prescribed. Cardialgia is usually relieved by taking sedatives - seduxen, corvalol, valocordin.

Bradycardia less than 50 heartbeats per minute requires the use of atropine, belladonna preparations. Useful cool tonic baths and showers, exercise.

Folk remedies

First of all, the treatment of VVD with folk remedies involves the provision of support to the vessels.

• Calming fees. To restore the harmonious state of the nervous system, it is useful to drink herbal preparations, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared on your own. Here is one of them: mix equal proportions of valerian root, cumin, motherwort, dill and calendula. Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the mixture, insist for 2 hours and strain. Take the medicine 5 times a day, 15 ml for a month. It is not recommended to make passes, since the regularity of taking directly affects the effectiveness of treatment.
• Another balm is prepared not only to strengthen blood vessels, it helps with strokes and heart attacks, atherosclerosis of blood vessels, noises in the head, ears, inflammatory processes- given the composition, it turns out a very strong tool. For its manufacture, three tinctures are prepared - 40 grams of red clover flowers are poured with 40% alcohol in an amount of 500 ml and infused in the dark for 14 days, then filtered. The second infusion is prepared from the root of the Caucasian Dioscorea in the amount of 50 grams, after grinding. The ingredient is poured with 40% alcohol in a volume of 500 ml, insisted like clover. The third tincture is prepared from soft propolis, which is crushed and poured with 70% alcohol in a darkened glass container at a ratio of 100 grams per 1000 ml. The container is tightly closed, insisted in the dark for 10 days at room temperature, filtered. Then the tinctures are thoroughly mixed in a ratio of 1:1:1. The balm is taken in a small spoon three times a day after meals, previously diluted with water in a volume of 50 ml. The duration of such therapy is two months. Then you should take a break for 14 days and repeat the course.
• It is necessary to take a glass of dry dill seeds, add two large spoons of chopped valerian root to them, place the mixture in a thermos and pour a liter of water brought to a boil. The composition is infused for 24 hours, after which it is filtered and 500 ml of natural honey is added to the liquid. Everything is thoroughly mixed, placed in the refrigerator. The medicine is taken three times a day before meals. At least 30 minutes should elapse before eating. A single amount of the mixture is one large spoon. The course of treatment lasts until the end of the prepared drug.

It's not worth doing

What should not be done by patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia?

1. Get involved in diets and fasting.
2. It is negative to look at what is happening in life.
3. Create additional stress for the body - a contrast shower, modern breathing practices.
4. Practice meditation.
5. Exhaust yourself with heavy physical exertion.
6. Try to find a new manifestation of the disease.
7. Drinking alcohol.

Also listen to amateurs in this matter (neighbors, girlfriends, acquaintances, relatives who do not have a medical education), especially when prescribing drugs!

Summing up

Many doctors believe that such a diagnosis does not exist. It is alarming that no one has yet decided on the nomenclature of the disease, everyone calls it differently, no one can say for sure how it manifests itself.

Any of the symptoms related to the symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia can be found in any person at any time in his life. All people in the world cannot suffer from any disease.

1. Symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia are described very vaguely and differently in different sources. For most patients who have been diagnosed with this for years, it is difficult to explain that they do not have such a disease, and indeed such a disease does not exist. Otherwise, a completely logical question arises - what was he being treated for all these months or years?
2. For many doctors, this diagnosis is a "lifeboat" or "wastebasket", depending on which side you look at. If a patient has a number of symptoms, but the examination does not reveal any significant organic pathology, one cannot tell him that he is all right.
3. After all, he came with complaints, something bothers him, something led him to the doctor's office. He simply does not understand the doctor and decides that he is not competent enough and will go to another doctor, in the hope that he will understand the problem. Therefore, the doctor uses a proven method, writes the diagnosis "vegetative-vascular dystonia" on the card.

Then he appoints the patient harmless valerian, motherwort, walks in the evenings under the moon, accompanied by thoughts about something positive. What do we have? And the wolves are full, and the sheep are safe. The patient is glad that the cause of his problems has been found, fortunately, the reason is trifling, because vegetative-vascular dystonia is present in most of his friends and relatives.

Vegetovascular dystonia (VVD)- an outdated and controversial diagnosis, which includes a large number of different symptoms due to various reasons.

The diagnosis of "vegetovascular dystonia" is not included in the International Classification of Diseases, and its formulation is often accompanied by inappropriate and ineffective treatment measures, which worsens the prognosis of the disease and the quality of life of patients. Nevertheless, this diagnosis is used very often, although in reality most doctors mean by it psychogenic autonomic disorders (i.e., somatoform autonomic dysfunction). Close in meaning to the term "vegetovascular dystonia" is the term " cardiopsychoneurosis”, which is also not in the International Classification of Diseases and is also widely used by general practitioners, cardiologists and neurologists.

As a rule, autonomic disorders, traditionally referred to as vegetovascular dystonia, are secondary and occur against the background of mental or somatic diseases. In the first of these cases, autonomic disorders can occur within somatoform (including somatoform dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system), anxiety (including panic disorder) and - less often - depressive disorders. In the second of these cases, autonomic disorders, manifested in dysregulation of the cardiovascular, respiratory and other body systems, may be integral part e.g. hypertension, endocrine disorders, chronic ischemic heart disease, etc.

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Differences from somatoform autonomic dysfunction (SVD)

But, as already noted, the VVD syndrome is also observed in the indicated anxiety or panic disorders, Da Costa syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias (including social phobia, agoraphobia) and other mental disorders that differ from somatoform autonomic dysfunctions. The term VSD was in circulation mainly in the USSR, currently it is in circulation mainly in the territory of the CIS, this disorder is absent in ICD-10.

Clinical manifestations

The main clinical feature of patients with VVD is the presence of numerous complaints in patients, a variety of different symptoms and syndromes, which is due to the peculiarities of pathogenesis, the involvement of hypothalamic structures in the process [ ] . About 150 symptoms and 32 syndromes of clinical disorders have been described in patients with VVD [ ] . The most common symptoms of VVD: cardialgia, asthenia, neurotic disorders, headache, sleep disturbance, dizziness, respiratory disorders, palpitations, cold hands and feet, vegetative-vascular paroxysms, hand trembling, internal trembling, cardiophobia, myalgia, joint pain, swelling tissues, interruptions of the heart, a feeling of heat in the face, subfebrile condition, orthostatic hypotension, fainting.

The most stable signs [ ] :

• cardialgia;
• heartbeat;
• vascular dystonia;
• vegetative dysfunctions;
• respiratory disorders;
• systemic neurotic disorders.

Leading clinical syndromes

Autonomic dysfunction syndrome combines sympathetic, parasympathetic and mixed symptom complexes that are generalized, systemic or local in nature, manifested permanently or in the form of paroxysms (vegetative-vascular crises), with non-infectious low-grade fever, a tendency to temperature asymmetry [ ] .

Sympathicotonia is characterized by tachycardia, blanching of the skin, increased blood pressure, weakening of intestinal motility, mydriasis, chills, a feeling of fear and anxiety. With a sympathoadrenal crisis, a headache appears or intensifies, numbness and coldness of the extremities, pallor of the face occur, blood pressure rises to 150/90-180/110 mm Hg, the pulse quickens to 110-140 beats / min, pain in the area heart, there is excitement, restlessness, sometimes the body temperature rises to 38-39 ° C.

Hyperventilation (respiratory) syndrome is a subjective sensation of lack of air, chest compression, difficulty in breathing, need for deep breaths. In a number of patients, it proceeds in the form of a crisis, the clinical picture of which is close to suffocation. The most common causes that provoke the development of respiratory syndrome are physical exertion, mental stress, staying in a stuffy room, a sharp change in cold and heat, and poor transport tolerance. Along with the mental factors of shortness of breath, a decrease in the compensatory-adaptive capabilities of the respiratory function to hypoxic loads is of great importance.

Neurogastric syndrome - neurogastric aerophagia, spasm of the esophagus, duodenostasis and other disorders of the motor-evacuation and secretory functions of the stomach and intestines. Patients complain of heartburn, flatulence, constipation.

Cardiovascular syndrome - cardialgia in the left half of the chest that occurs during emotional, and not during physical exertion, is accompanied by hypochondriacal disorders and is not stopped by coronalists. Fluctuations in blood pressure, pulse lability, tachycardia, functional noise. On the ECG and with bicycle ergometry, sinus and extrasystolic arrhythmias are most often detected, there are no signs of myocardial ischemia.

Syndrome of cerebrovascular disorders - headaches, dizziness, noise in the head and ears, a tendency to faint. Their development is based on cerebral angiodystonia, the pathogenetic basis of which is the dysregulation of the vascular tone of the brain of a hypertonic, hypotonic or mixed nature. In some patients with persistent cephalgic syndrome, there is a violation of the tone of not only arterial, but also venous vessels, the so-called functional venous hypertension [ ] .

Syndrome of metabolic and peripheral vascular disorders - tissue edema, myalgia, angiotrophoneurosis, Raynaud's syndrome. Their development is based on changes in vascular tone and vascular permeability, disorders of transcapillary metabolism and microcirculation.

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VSD can be cured without medication in 70% of cases

Vegeto - vascular dystonia (VVD), or neurocirculatory dysfunction - a pathological condition of the autonomic nervous system, resulting in insufficient supply of organs and tissues with oxygen.

According to doctors, about 80% of people of all ages experience these or other signs of VVD.

Vegeto - vascular dystonia: symptoms and signs ^

The vegetative (autonomous) nervous system, located in the spinal cord and brain, is the most important part of the human body - it fully coordinates the activity of all internal organs, vessels and endocrine glands and ensures their adaptation to changes in the external environment.

In particular, the autonomic nervous system regulates blood pressure, heart contractions, body temperature, composition and volume of intercellular fluid, blood flow, metabolic processes, thirst, hunger and satiety, sweat gland functions, kidney function, muscle tone of internal organs, circadian (daily) rhythms and more.

For vegetovascular dystonia, which is a consequence of a violation of vascular tone, the following symptoms are characteristic:

• psychoneurological symptoms of VVD - weakness, lethargy, increased fatigue, low performance, dizziness, headaches, sleep disorders, fainting, decreased sexual activity, panic attacks;

• thermoregulatory symptoms of VVD associated with impaired sweating and thermoregulation - spontaneous increase in body temperature, excessive sweating, fever, hot flashes, or, conversely, chilliness of the extremities;

• vascular - instability of arterial and venous pressure;

• cardiological - interruptions in the work of the heart, rapid heart rate and pain in the region of the heart;

• respiratory (respiratory) - shortness of breath, heaviness in the chest and a feeling of lack of air;

• dyspeptic symptoms of VVD - a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, diarrhea), urination disorders and gallbladder dyskinesia.

Vegeto - vascular dystonia: types and causes ^

The best prevention of vegetative - vascular dystonia - a healthy lifestyle

Despite the fact that there is no single classification of VVD, it is customary to divide the following types of vegetative - vascular dystonia:

By the nature of the flow of vegetative - vascular dystonia is classified into the following forms:

• permanent form of IRR - proceeds without sharp jumps in the patient's condition;

• paroxysmal, or paroxysmal - manifests itself in the form of attacks (crises or panic attacks), in the intervals between attacks, the manifestations of the disease are almost invisible;

• mixed VVD (permanent-paroxysmal) - combines signs of permanent and paroxysmal forms;

• latent, or latent form - with this type of VVD, the disease may not manifest itself in any way for quite a long time, before the appearance of provoking factors (stress, illness, overwork).

Depending on the disorders of the cardiovascular system:

• hypertensive type, or vegeto - vascular dystonia of hypertensive type. Accompanied by a significant increase in blood pressure (145/90 - 175/95 mm Hg), sometimes with palpitations, sudden arousal, chills, symptoms of a panic attack; moreover, the pressure can increase not only during periods of emotional stress, but also in a state of complete rest;

• hypotensive type, or vegeto - vascular dystonia of hypotonic type. In this case, blood pressure is significantly lower than normal and reaches 100/50 and even up to 90/45 mm Hg. Art. and is accompanied by lethargy, weakness, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, fatigue of the patient, sometimes fainting;

• normotensive, or cardiac (cardiac) type does not depend on blood pressure, but is determined by palpitations (slow heart rate or, conversely, rapid heart rate, sensations of fading and interruptions in the work of the heart), as well as pain in the chest area;

• the mixed type of VVD combines several symptoms and signs characteristic of different types at the same time.

Depending on the cause of vegetative - vascular dystonia, the following types of VVD are distinguished:

• hereditary,
• infectious-allergic,
• post-traumatic,
• psychogenic (as a reaction of the body to stress or a traumatic situation),
• as well as resulting from excessive emotional or physical overstrain.

Vegeto - vascular dystonia: treatment and diagnosis ^

The success of further treatment largely depends on the timely and correct diagnosis of VVD. If you are experiencing the following symptoms:

• frequent paroxysmal headaches,
• weakness,
• dizziness,
• fatigue,
• insomnia,
• causeless anxiety,
• fear,
• jumps in blood pressure and heart rate,
• "lump in the throat,
• dyspnea,
• pain in the heart and abdomen,
• as well as cold or numb limbs.

- all this possible symptoms vegetative vascular dystonia, requiring immediate medical attention.

No need to listen to the harmful advice of friends and acquaintances like "VSD is not a disease and will pass without treatment." Doctors claim that untreated dystonia is very dangerous, as it can be complicated by panic attacks and other serious disorders that occur on an erroneous command of the autonomic nervous system and deplete the nervous system.

With panic attacks (sympathoadrenal crisis), a person suddenly (most often in a crowded place) begins to tremble, suffocate and become covered with cold sweat. At the same time, he has a wild fear of death, his heart is pounding furiously and his blood pressure rises.

VSD in adolescents

Vegeto - vascular dystonia in children and adolescents requires special attention from parents and doctors. The first symptoms of the disease are noticeable, as a rule, from early childhood - such children often get sick, conflict, capricious, do not tolerate any stress (physical, intellectual, emotional) and are prone to sudden mood swings.

Symptoms of VVD in adolescents also cannot be attributed to transitional age and wait for them to pass.

• If a teenager is emotionally unstable,
• sweating profusely,
• easily turns pale or blushes,
• experiencing hot flashes and pressure surges

- according to doctors, these are nothing more than signs of vegetative dystonia, therefore, urgent measures are required to level its manifestations.

Diagnosis of vegetative - vascular dystonia

To correctly diagnose VVD, it is necessary to exclude somatic (organic) diseases that give similar symptoms.

• For example, to exclude thyroid disease (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism), an ultrasound scan of the thyroid gland is performed and blood is taken for its hormonal activity.
• Sometimes you need to do an ECG (electrocardiogram), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), vascular dopplerography (ultrasound of the cerebral vessels), visit an ophthalmologist and an endocrinologist.
• And only after the exclusion of somatic diseases and the complete confirmation of the diagnosis of VVD, the doctor can prescribe an individual treatment.
• Treatment of VVD should be carried out in a complex and in close cooperation of the patient with a neuropathologist, internist, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, psychiatrist, sometimes with a gynecologist.

If treatment is started on time, at the very first stages of the disease, then the prognosis is very favorable and it is often possible to do without the use of medications. According to doctors, despite the widespread prevalence of VVD, no more than 1/3 of patients need professional treatment.

Treatment of vegetative - vascular dystonia should begin with the organization of the correct daily routine and a set of restorative measures that, with their regular use, give an excellent therapeutic and healing effect:

• The duration of uninterrupted night sleep should be at least 8 - 9 hours, in addition, it is advisable to rest, if possible, a few hours during the day.

• Physical activity should be regular and moderate, to the point of feeling slightly tired, especially with high blood pressure (above 140/90 mmHg). Useful swimming, cycling, light running (excluding jumping), hiking, aerobics, skiing.

• Massage of the head, collar area and back, in the absence of contraindications and after consultation with a doctor, gives a good therapeutic effect. You can additionally use applicators for massage (Lyapko, Kuznetsova).

• Daily contrast showers and exposure to sunlight (phototherapy) are very helpful.

Diet for vegetative - vascular dystonia

• Nutrition for VVD should be balanced and contain the physiologically necessary amount of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and trace elements, potassium and magnesium are especially necessary in the diet.
• Potassium is found in tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, green peas, beets, eggplants, beans, sorrel, dill, rhubarb, apricots, prunes, figs, raisins.
• Sources of magnesium can be nuts, beans, soybeans, carrots, rose hips and whole grain cereals (buckwheat, oatmeal, wheat).
• Salty, spicy, smoked dishes, strong tea, coffee, chocolate should be excluded from the menu as much as possible, and animal fats should be replaced with vegetable ones.

If the normalization of the regimen and nutrition do not give the desired effect, doctors have many modern effective drugs in their arsenal:

• antihypertensive drugs (lowering blood pressure),
• beta blockers (for tachycardia),
• neuroprotectors (activators of brain metabolism),
• antioxidants (protect cells from oxidation and destruction),
• drugs to improve blood circulation,
• tranquilizers (having a sedative, i.e. calming effect),
• antidepressants to help relieve depression and anxiety.

Treatment of VVD at home and prevention ^

Treatment of vegetovascular dystonia with folk remedies can serve as a good addition to drug therapy, but should be prescribed, like medications, by your doctor:

• The sedative effect of hawthorn, motherwort, oregano, valerian, peony, red viburnum, mint, hops, lemon balm, pine needles is widely known - they are good to use in the hypertensive type in the form of teas, decoctions and baths.

• In the hypotonic type and in the absence of insomnia, you can use tonic plants that increase blood pressure and performance - eleutherococcus, ginseng, Chinese magnolia vine.

• With low blood pressure, pearl and aromatic baths, circular and contrast showers are useful.

In addition, a patient with VVD must learn how to relax properly - doctors recommend mastering the technique of diaphragmatic breathing, which relieves internal tension well and improves blood supply to the heart and lungs.

• You need to breathe superficially - at the expense of "one" inhale shallowly, sticking out your chest, and at the expense of "two - three" exhale deeply, drawing in your stomach.

• A good relaxing effect is also given by special gymnastics, which allows you to relax first sequentially and then simultaneously the muscles of the face, neck, shoulder girdle and back.

If the causes of dystonia are psychological disorders (stress, depression, chronic fatigue, neurosis, overwork), in addition to medications, it is advisable to visit a professional psychotherapist who, using well-established techniques such as hypnotherapy or behavioral therapy, will help get rid of fears, panic attacks and phobias and provide the necessary psychological assistance.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia - how to resist?

"Therapy without hydrotherapy is a withered therapy, hiding its impotence under a mountain of poisonous or useless drugs."

A. Zalmanov "Secret wisdom of the human body."

Vegetative-vascular dystonia- these are violations in the work of the vascular system of the body, leading to insufficient supply of tissues and organs with oxygen.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia occurs quite often - both in children (12-25%) and in adults (up to 70%). This is a consequence of the fact that the growing pace modern life requires the full return of internal resources and forces in the process of study and work.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia can develop as a result of acute and chronic diseases, lack of sleep, overwork at work, improper diet, etc. However, its main cause is stress.

A hormonal surge and inconsistency in the rate of development of the muscular and cardiovascular systems in schoolchildren are superimposed on intensive study, especially during exams. A teenager may complain of dizziness, nausea, headaches - fortunately, such ailments are not dangerous and go away on their own with age.

In most adults, vegetative-vascular dystonia proceeds sluggishly, aggravating in the off-season, as well as with emotional breakdowns, overload or weakened immunity. Usually we do not take it too seriously - and in vain, since there is only one step from the first symptoms of VVD to the initial manifestations of insufficient blood supply to the brain, which means a significant increase in the risk of stroke - by 2-3 times.

Headaches, weakness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, fainting, insomnia at night and drowsiness during the day - all these warning signs are symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

With a more accurate diagnosis, three types of vegetative-vascular dystonia are distinguished:

- If, with general signs of fatigue, you sometimes have a feeling of lack of air, you complain of heartbeat interruptions, then this is vegetative-vascular dystonia of the cardiac type;

- The hypotensive form is characterized by low blood pressure, general weakness, headaches, cold fingers and toes, a tendency to faint;

- Periodic bursts of blood pressure indicate hypertensive vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Let's talk more about the symptoms. Since this disease is on the border of different diseases, it has the features of many ailments.

These are psychological disorders, and neurological, and cardiological, and vascular.

The first area is psychological. VSD manifests itself in the form of increased fatigue, psychological vulnerability, personal characteristics may become aggravated (for example, in a person prone to shyness or anxiety, these character traits become more noticeable).

In second and third place are neurocardiological and vascular disorders. Their most common manifestations are: interruptions in the work of the heart (feeling that the heart "knocks", "freezes", etc.); cold hands and feet; increased sweating; "jumps" in blood pressure; heaviness or pain in the head and temples; fainting states.

With VVD, changes in skin color are also observed. It becomes pale or bluish in color. And if you draw a pencil over the skin, then red or white marks appear that do not go away for some time. There are so-called nervous redness: after a person is nervous, red spots appear on the skin of the face, neck, chest, this happens more often in women.

Externally, VVD manifests itself not only on the skin, but also in the degree of dryness or moisture of the mucous membranes. For example, if a person is worried, his mouth dries up. Sometimes, on a nervous basis, the temperature rises. Many internal organs are touched tangentially, for example, when stressed in the stomach, it can rumble. The urinary system can also respond to stress, the urge to urinate becomes more frequent. Metabolism is disturbed, a person can begin to lose weight.

People exposed to VVD begin to feel the weather changes more sharply, they become "meteopaths".

What happens to the vessels during VVD? Their adequate response to internal processes in the body and external influences is disrupted. The most striking example is fainting. In this case, the vessels respond inadequately to fluctuations in the external and internal environment. As soon as a person stands up abruptly or in some other way changes the position of the body, he becomes dizzy and dark in his eyes, which in turn can lead to fainting. The fact is that, normally, the heart begins to drive blood faster: even a healthy person simply does not notice this through the vessels, because this is all fully regulated by the autonomic nervous system. The vessels narrow and expand exactly to the extent that the body needs at the moment.

With VVD, the vessels do not expand enough or contract more than necessary, which leads to the fact that insufficient oxygen and other necessary substances enter the brain with blood. A variety of pains that a person feels with VVD, most often headaches (migraine), back pains are associated with the functions of the LRC. In this zone there is also a center of deep pain sensitivity, which perceives impulses from the internal organs. This complex is a kind of filter, and a person does not perceive signals from internal organs. And when this center is weakened, the filter breaks, as it were, and the impulses enter the human consciousness, which begins to perceive all sorts of unpleasant sensations. For example, harmless impulses from a joint are perceived as extraneous sensations - pain. Such a person begins to perceive the internal processes of the body more sharply. He may sometimes feel his blood pressure rise or fall. If it is lowered, this is expressed in a weakening of vitality, fatigue, lethargy, poor health, weakness of the whole organism.

This is due to the fact that the vascular system does not fully supply the brain with blood. And with increased pressure, a person feels a headache, dizziness and other ailments. The reason is that there is already too much blood flowing to the brain. Protective spasms of blood vessels occur - the body thus protects the brain from the pressure of excess blood.

The risk of getting sick is primarily genetically predisposed people, as well as those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

In the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia, physiotherapeutic methods are mainly used. It can be hydromassage, physiotherapy exercises. Perhaps you should be interested in auto-training techniques, take a course of psychotherapy. With a serious manifestation of symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia nice results gives acupuncture, manual therapy, herbal medicine.

It is necessary to activate the energy reserves of the body using hydrotherapeutic means, using a limited number of drugs. Hydrotherapy induces a normal distribution of body fluids in the various body cavities.

To overcome vascular problems, it is necessary to revive the peripheral blood circulation, intensify the work of small capillaries. Violation of the physiology of scattered small capillaries is not a secondary factor, but, on the contrary, one of the main elements of a deep disorder of the body in any disease.

“If a remedy is found to dilate the capillaries when they are contracted by spasm, a remedy to stop the paralyzing atony when they are dilated, if a way is found to improve their insufficient permeability or curb their violent permeability, then the nutrition of tissues and cells will be improved, the supply of oxygen to the cells will be established, the drainage of tissues is facilitated, the energy balance of the affected tissues is increased; cells that are in a state of bionecrosis will be returned to life, and the elimination of cellular waste products will be ensured in order to avoid slow but dangerous protein intoxication.

“Water is the divinely restoring remedy of a nature that never makes mistakes, boldly, without confusion, internally and externally used, acts more fully and faster than any other remedy.”

W. Cannon.

The complex of recreational activities for vegetovascular dystonia (VVD) necessarily includes physiotherapy procedures. Hydrotherapy and electrotherapy are especially effective. If you need to receive procedures such as calcium iontophoresis, galvanic collar, electrosleep in a clinic or sanatorium, then hydrotherapy is available to everyone at home.

Hydrotherapy is extremely effective for the treatment of functional disorders of the nervous system and is rightfully preferred not only by doctors (especially reasonable ones), but also by the patients themselves (the medicine is very pleasant).

Of course, hydrotherapy is not aimed at eliminating the causes of the disease, but at relieving symptoms, but this is what is IMPORTANT for the patient. For him, the most important thing is precisely the disappearance or mitigation of the manifestations of the disease that torment him, and water can best cope with this.

“Hydrotherapy procedures with thermal and mechanical influences have a beneficial effect on symptoms associated with functional disorders of the autonomic nervous system: muscle tone improves, muscle strength increases. Hydrotherapy in this way can serve as a measure to combat muscle fatigue, which at times manifests itself rather sharply in sufferers. It is also useful for those who seek to find a beautiful figure - after all, fat burning occurs precisely due to active movement, large muscle mass. Therefore, it is much easier for men to lose weight.

“Improvement of vascular tone after hydrotherapy procedures has a positive effect on blood circulation. Thermal and mechanical stimuli affect the metabolic functions of the body, and hence, obviously, the effect of hydrotherapy in the sense of improving metabolic functions in the nervous system, freeing it from harmful products associated with fatigue.

The above two quotes are from the basic textbook by M. M. Anikin and G. S. Varshaver "Fundamentals of Physiotherapy", Medgiz 1950.

WATER TREATMENT METHODS

Russian bath- not quite home, but a common means of self-help. It ranks first in terms of its beneficial effects on the body. Each nation has developed its own methods and techniques to restore shaken health. Yoga, qi-gong, meditation, prayer, steam bath, sauna.

Heat, cold and mechanical influences while staying in a bath (sauna) have a positive effect on the tone of the autonomic nervous system, affect peripheral blood circulation, improve skin trophism and stimulate its functions.

One of the main symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia is impaired thermoregulation of the skin. The process of thermoregulation is carried out under the control of the nervous system. The bath helps to adapt to various environmental conditions and temperature changes, stabilizes and normalizes the activity of blood vessels. Find detailed, interesting and useful information about the bath is easy. It is enough to go to any bookstore or learn from the pros you know, which any person probably has.

However, with hypotension or severe symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia, with any rejection of this procedure, other intolerance (I, for example, cannot stand a bath since childhood), one has to resort to other hydrotherapy procedures.

baths. Herbal baths have a beneficial effect on the body as a whole, thanks to the vitamins, microelements, and phytoncides contained in plants. In addition, inhaling the aromas of herbs calms the nervous system and normalizes sleep.

To prepare such a bath, you need to take 1.5 cups of a mixture of dry herbs, pour 1 liter of boiling water, boil over low heat for 15-20 minutes, let it brew for 2 hours, strain and pour the broth into the bath.

You can take a bath with the addition of a collection of herbs - valerian, oregano, lime blossom and calendula. Better if there is water in the bathroom normal temperature, about 35 degrees, since cold baths are not recommended for very advanced cases - they excite the nervous system too much.

Bath with the addition of sea salt. Natural sea salt is harmless and contains components necessary for the whole organism: potassium regulates the nutrition of skin cells; calcium, penetrating into cells, ensures normal blood clotting; magnesium promotes muscle relaxation (if you suffer from muscle cramps at night, conclude that you lack magnesium, add magnesium-rich foods to your diet); bromine calms the nervous system; iodine acts as an antiseptic.

The optimum temperature is 32-34 degrees. The duration of the bath is 10-12 minutes. Course - at least 12 procedures. Then a short break.

Pine bath. It is prescribed for overwork, insomnia, diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Pine extract is sold in pharmacies. Apply it according to the instructions. DO NOT make your own pine baths - don't trust the recipes in various books - see if you can clean your bath afterwards!

Iodine-bromine bath. With the help of this procedure, you will get rid of obsessive headaches, relieve fatigue, muscle tension. Buy at the pharmacy 100 gr. Sodium iodide and 250 gr. Potassium bromide, dissolve them in 1 liter of water. Pour 100 ml of the resulting concentrate into a warm (35-36 degrees) bath, in which you can pre-dissolve table salt (2 kg). You need to take such a bath for 10-12 minutes. Store the remaining concentrate in a dark place and use as needed.

Melt water. It has long been believed that melt water helps to rejuvenate the body. The structure of melt water is similar to the structure of the cellular fluid of our body - in frozen and then melted water, the diameter of the molecules changes, and they easily pass through cell membranes. Therefore, chemical reactions in the body when drinking melt water are faster and the exchange of salts is activated.

You can get melt water by freezing ordinary tap water passed through a filter. The cloudy parts of the ice should be scraped off or washed off with water (these are salts and other harmful chemical elements). To remove deuterium, which is hazardous to health, it is necessary to remove the quickly formed frost when the water is just beginning to freeze.

With VVD, for the prevention and treatment of disorders of the vascular system, 2-3 glasses of cold are used, it is possible with pieces of ice, melt water inside. The first glass should be drunk early in the morning an hour before meals, and the rest - during the day. An hour before the next meal. The amount required to provide a therapeutic effect is calculated as follows: 4-6 gr. melt water per 1 kg of weight. In case of obesity, metabolic disorders, increase the dose.

Melt water cannot be stored for a long time. You should not completely switch to melt water. About 30% of melt water will be enough.

COMPRESSES AND PURPOSE

With the hypotensive type of VVD, exciting compresses are used. To do this, you need to take a long (up to 4 m) and wide (at least 30 cm) canvas bandage. Moisten one end with water at room temperature. Squeeze it lightly and lay it crosswise on the chest and back; bandage the remaining dry part over the wet. The temperature difference between skin and water results in fast and efficient heating. The patient should lie in bed, covered with a warm blanket, for 3 hours.

If VVD is manifested by an increase in blood pressure, headaches, flushing of blood to the head (hypertensive type), then we can recommend “distracting” water procedures: a compress on the calves, a fan shower on the legs, foot flow baths. You can walk along the seashore at high tide, if possible. All these procedures have a thermal and mechanical effect, as a result of which the legs become red and hot, the blood drains from the head, the face becomes pale, the pain subsides, and the pressure returns to normal.

Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract also quite often oppress people suffering from VVD. In case of digestive disorders during the day, short (2-3 minutes) and cold (20-15 ° C) sitz baths can be carried out. If it is necessary to normalize the tone of the intestines, then the following stimulating procedures are recommended: a fan shower lasting no more than 1 minute and a water temperature of 20-22 ° C or a half-bath with water at a temperature of 25 ° C with rubbing and dousing with colder water (15-20 ° C ).

In order to normalize sleep and calm the nervous system, take a bath or shower in the evening - if desired. Without drying yourself, put on pajamas or a nightgown on your wet body and immediately go to bed. Cover your neck with a blanket. Sleep will come to you very quickly. You can try another way. Soak a small towel in warm water and squeeze it well. Lie down in bed and place a wet towel over your stomach area. Put a dry towel and a woolen scarf on top.

With insomnia from mental overwork, dousing is used.

Get out of bed in the morning. Pour a little table vinegar into a bucket of cold water. Pour the bucket on yourself (not on your chest, otherwise you can get sick with bronchitis) and after the procedure, go back to bed. After about an hour, when the body is completely warm, it will be possible to get up.

HOT BREAST WRAPS

This procedure causes an increase in capillary blood flow and activates gas exchange in the lungs. Fold a large terry towel 2-3 times, so that its width covers your chest from the armpits to the end of the ribs, and choose the length so that one end of the folded towel overlaps the other end by 30-40 cm when wrapping the chest. Roll this towel into roll like a bandage. Then take a second terry towel, the same length as the first, but slightly wider so that the second towel, folded 2-3 times, overlaps the width of the first towel. Roll it up too. Fold a thin woolen or flannelette blanket in three layers along the length so that when folded it overlaps the width of the second towel, after which the blanket is also rolled up.

Strip down to the waist. You should have an assistant who lowers the first rolled towel into the basin with hot water(temperature not lower than 60 ° C; control it with a thermometer), wets it well (within 15-20 seconds), squeezes it out and quickly wraps it around your chest. A dry towel should be applied over the wet one, and then a blanket. Lie in bed on your back, wrap yourself well up to your chin with a warm (cotton) blanket and lie in bed for 1 hour.

If you do not have an assistant, do this procedure yourself. To do this, place a woolen or flannelette blanket folded 4 times across the bed, on it - a dry terry towel folded in half lengthwise. On top of a dry towel, place a well-wrung terry towel, also folded in half, soaked in hot (65-70 ° C) water. Lie on your back on all three layers and quickly wrap the ends of the wet towel over your chest, and then the ends of the dry towel and then the blanket. Cover with a cotton blanket on top. You should lie down for 20 minutes, and then after the procedure, rest in bed for at least an hour.

SOULS

Since the 19th century medicinal purposes shower is widely used. Souls are divided into types:

dust (not drops fall on the body, but sprayed water), rain (heavy drops fall on the body), needle (or Charcot shower, when a large number of small streams of water fall on the body), underwater shower-massage.

All types of shower mechanically irritate the skin and are like a point massage. As a result, metabolic processes are activated in the body, blood circulation in tissues and organs improves, hormonal support for metabolic processes is enhanced. Water washes away from the body all toxins and metabolic products that come out of the pores that have expanded during the shower.

A shower and a cup of morning coffee are good for those who suffer from asthenia and hypotension. A vigorous rubdown and a cool shower (20 degrees) for 15 minutes invigorate. Efficiency increases, chilliness and lethargy decrease, and a further decrease in water temperature leads to a significant improvement in well-being.

In the evening, before going to bed, a long warm shower is used to normalize sleep.

Charcot's shower has been known since the 19th century and until now, a shower with a stronger impact did not exist. There had to be a real technological breakthrough for something new to appear. This breakthrough was made by the Russian inventor Ph.D. (for now, soon Doctor of Technical Sciences) A.N. Alekseev. He managed to come up with a way to get conoidal outlets for water by casting thermoplastic materials. These are special jets of water with, firstly, high kinetic energy and, secondly, changing behavior. At a distance of 50 cm from the exit holes, they turn into quantum jets - as if bombarding the surface of the skin, thereby providing extraordinary sensations and a rare healing effect.

The site provides background information. Adequate diagnosis and treatment of the disease is possible under the supervision of a conscientious physician. All drugs have contraindications. You need to consult a specialist, as well as a detailed study of the instructions!

Vegetative-vascular dystonia- This is a symptom complex that includes many different symptoms of various etiologies. The most common synonyms for this disease are vegetative neurosis, neurocirculatory dystonia and autonomic dysfunction syndrome. In the clinical picture of vegetative-vascular dystonia, there are more than a hundred different symptoms, the main cause of which is dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

The syndrome of vegetative-vascular dystonia is a very common pathology. It is diagnosed in 60 - 70 percent of cases in the adult population and in 10 - 15 percent in children and adolescents. In 98 percent, patients complain of pain in the region of the heart and palpitations, in 96 percent of weakness and malaise, in 90 percent of headaches. In addition to bodily symptoms, there are also neurotic disorders such as restlessness and anxiety ( 85 - 90 percent), decreased mood ( 90 - 95 percent). There are also sleep disorders in 80 percent and respiratory disorders in 85 percent. Every second person complains of cold extremities and chilliness in them, every third person complains of abdominal pain and every fourth person complains of hot flashes. In 30 percent of men, there is a decrease in libido, not associated with any organic lesion.

Interesting facts about vegetative-vascular dystonia

Such a diagnosis as vegetative-vascular dystonia exists mainly only in the territory of the CIS countries. Currently, this diagnosis has the status of a "myth", since it is not recognized by many experts and does not exist in the international classification of diseases.

The diagnosis of vegetative neurosis is universal - many symptoms and syndromes "fit" under it. So, to date, 150 symptoms and 40 syndromes of this disease have been described. This explains the fact that vegetative-vascular dystonia bears the features of so many diseases. That is why this diagnosis is put in excess. Sometimes literally “everything” hurts the patient, which makes the syndrome of vegetative neurosis especially “comfortable” in such cases. Also very often this pathology is set when other causes of the patient's complaints have not been found.

At the same time, despite the abundance of symptoms, there are no uniform criteria for this diagnosis, as well as a consensus on the mechanism of its causes. Academician Wayne believed that acute or chronic stress was the cause of dystonia. This is confirmed by the high effectiveness of the psychotherapeutic approach in the treatment of this disease.

In Western countries, this syndrome is more often part of the somatoform ( bodily) dysfunction of the heart or psychovegetative syndrome. This syndrome is observed in panic disorders, neurosis, phobias and post-traumatic disorders.

As a result of many years of research, on the basis of the doctrine of bioregulation, domestic scientists have developed new class medicines - cytamines. Cytamines contain regulatory peptides - substances that regulate intracellular processes and ensure the normal functioning of organs and tissues. A specific set of peptides is suitable for each organ. To solve the problem of vegetative-vascular dystonia, a vascular bioregulator, Vasalamin, has been developed. The drug contributes to the normalization of the state of the vascular system and helps to improve blood microcirculation in organs and tissues.

What is the autonomic nervous system?

The autonomic nervous system is the structure that regulates most of the processes in the body. The main task of the autonomic nervous system is the regulation of vital processes of organs. With the help of this system, the work of the organs is consistent with each other and adapts to the needs of the body. So, for example, with its help, the body's heat exchange, the frequency of heart contraction and respiration are regulated with an increase or decrease in temperature. Like the central nervous system, the autonomic system consists of a huge number of neurons. A neuron is a cell that is complex in structure and functions, in which a body and processes are distinguished. Outgrowths of a neuron ( axon and dendrites) form nerve fibers, which, on the periphery, after leaving the brain, end with nerve endings.

There are practically no such pathologies in the development of which the autonomic nervous system would not take part. In turn, it distinguishes the sympathetic and parasympathetic department.

Sympathetic division of the nervous system

The sympathetic department is represented by a set of neurons that are located in the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord, as well as a paired sympathetic nerve trunk.

The processes of neurons that are located in the spinal cord go to the sympathetic nerve trunk, which is located on both sides of the spine. It, being an important structure of this department, consists of 23 nodes, including 3 cervical nodes, 12 thoracic, 4 abdominal and 4 pelvic. Interrupting at the nodes of the trunk, the fibers of the neurons leave it and go to those organs and tissues that subsequently innervate. So, the fibers that are interrupted in the cervical nodes innervate the tissues of the neck and face, and those in the thoracic nodes go to the heart, lungs and other organs of the chest cavity. From the abdominal nodes, the fibers approach the kidneys and intestines, and from the pelvic nodes - to the pelvic organs ( bladder, rectum). In addition to organs, the fibers of the sympathetic nervous system innervate blood vessels, sweat and sebaceous glands, and skin.

Thus, the autonomic nervous system directly or indirectly regulates all internal organs.

Effects of the sympathetic nervous system on the organs innervated by it

Organs and systems	effects
Eyes
shine	strengthened
pupils	expanded
lacrimation	not expressed
color of the skin	pale
sweating	decreased or increased secretion of viscous sweat
Body temperature	lowered
heat tolerance	intolerance to heat and stuffiness
cold tolerance	satisfactory
limb temperature	depressed, cold hands
sebum secretion	normal
The cardiovascular system
	increased ( tachycardia)
arterial pressure	raised
	tightness in the chest, feeling of pressure
Respiratory system
breathing rate	increased
breathing volume	increased
respiratory muscles	relaxed
Gastrointestinal tract
salivation	reduced
composition of saliva	thick
	normal or low
intestinal peristalsis	lowered, and as a result, constipation develops
nausea	not typical
genitourinary system
urination	frequent and abundant
erection	fine
subjective complaints of the patient	increased libido
Dream
falling asleep	later
awakening	previously
sleep quality	sleep short, restless
Personal characteristics
emotional background	elevated, changeable, irritable; experiencing mood swings
mental activity	absent-mindedness, restlessness, rapid change of thoughts prevails
physical activity	increased

An important function of the sympathetic nervous system is to maintain vascular tone. The sympathetic division of the nervous system affects small and medium-sized vessels, thus creating vascular resistance. Also, this department of the autonomic nervous system interacts with the adrenal glands and their hormones.

parasympathetic nervous system

This division is also part of the autonomic nervous system, which works in conjunction with the sympathetic nervous system. The effects of the parasympathetic nervous system are completely opposite to the sympathetic system.

The neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system are located in the spinal cord at the level of the sacrum ( peripheral part of the system) and in the brain ( central department). At the level of the brain, neurons are grouped into so-called vegetative nuclei. These nuclei are either part of other cranial nuclei or exist separately. Fibers from the nuclei of the parasympathetic nervous system go as part of the cranial nerves to various organs. So, fibers from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus go as part of the oculomotor nerve to the muscles of the eyeball and pupil, as part of the facial nerve to the salivary glands, as part of the vagus nerve to the internal organs.

Effects of the parasympathetic nervous system on the organs it innervates

Organs and systems	effects
Eyes
shine	normal or dim
pupils	narrowed
lacrimation	expressed
Skin and thermoregulation
color of the skin	tendency to blush
sweating	increased, with the release of liquid sweat
Body temperature	increased
heat tolerance	satisfactory
cold tolerance	bad
limb temperature	hands are warm, often moist
sebum secretion	increased
The cardiovascular system
heart rate	reduced ( bradycardia) often changes
arterial pressure	normal or low
subjective complaints of the patient	feeling of tightness in the chest, especially at night
Respiratory system
breathing rate	breathing slow but deep
breathing volume	lowered
respiratory muscles	in high spirits
Gastrointestinal tract
salivation	increased
composition of saliva	liquid
acidity of gastric juice	increased
intestinal peristalsis	increased, intestinal tone increased
nausea	often seen
genitourinary system
urination	urge to urinate is characteristic, while urine is concentrated in a small volume
erection	strengthened
subjective complaints of the patient	frequent premature ejaculation
Dream
falling asleep	normal
awakening	delayed, increased sleepiness
sleep quality	sleep deep and long
Personal characteristics
emotional background	adequate or reduced and oppressed,
mental activity	there is apathy and hypochondria, lack of initiative
physical activity	lowered

The main effects of the parasympathetic division affect the activity of the heart muscle. It reduces the excitability and contractility of the heart, reducing its heart rate especially at night, as it is most active at this time of day.

In the natural state, the sections of the autonomic nervous system are in constant tension, called "tonus". The predominance of parasympathetic tone is called vagotonia, while the dominance of sympathetic effects is called sympathicotonia. Based on this, all people can be conditionally divided into vagotonics and sympathotonics.

Despite the opposite effects of these parts of the nervous system, they are normally in a "balanced" state. If necessary, the body activates one or another mechanism. So, excitement and fear are accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system with a further increase in blood pressure, the release of stress hormones, and the production of cold, viscous sweat. With vegetative-vascular dystonia, the synchronism of the work of these parts of the nervous system is disturbed. The work of the autonomic nervous system ( whether sympathetic or parasympathetic) gets out of control and begins to work regardless of the needs of the body. So, increased sweating can be observed almost constantly, regardless of the presence of stress or elevated air temperature.

In the clinical picture of vegetative-vascular dystonia, the predominance of the parasympathetic or sympathetic system can be observed. But, at the same time, combined syndromes can be observed.

The term "dystonia" refers to the lack of balance in the work of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. There are many reasons for this imbalance, including chronic infections, hormonal imbalances in the body, mental stress, and others. However, many experts believe that the main reason for the failure of these systems is emotional stress.

The reasons for the development of vegetative-vascular dystonia are:

• hereditary predisposition;
• acute or chronic stress;
• climate change;
• neurological and somatic ( bodily) pathology;
• hormonal changes in the body;
• mental illness.

hereditary predisposition

With a hereditary predisposition to vegetative-vascular dystonia, not so much certain genes are taken into account as a certain temperament of a person. If a parent with a certain emotional constitution suffers from vegetative neurosis, then there is a high probability that the child, having inherited the same character traits, will also suffer from vegetative-vascular dystonia. Therefore, children with a labile psyche, in which the processes of excitation prevail over the processes of inhibition, are at risk.

However, in addition to certain character traits that an individual inherits, the atmosphere in the family, upbringing and environment play an important role. A child, being in constant tension, even without a hereditary predisposition, can show symptoms of vegetative neurosis from a young age.

Some experts distinguish even vegetative-vascular dystonia of a hereditary-constitutional nature. This type of dystonia manifests itself in adolescence and is characterized by unstable vegetative parameters.

Acute or chronic stress

Activation of the autonomic nervous system in response to a stressful situation is an adequate physiological response of the body. So, in response to a “threat”, the sympathetic nervous system activates the release of stress hormones ( epinephrine and norepinephrine), which stimulate the cardiac system. However, an inadequate and prolonged reaction from the autonomic nervous system against the background of tension forms the basis of the symptoms of dystonia. At the same time, the physiological reaction of the vegetative system is, as it were, delayed and hypertrophied. Symptoms of a period of stress are observed constantly and in excess. For example, stress hyperhidrosis ( cold clammy sweat during stress) can be observed invariably in the patient. Continuous stimulation of the adrenal glands and, as a result, the release of adrenaline leads to an increase in the tone of the sympathetic nervous system. Patients are emotionally labile, quick-tempered and irritable. All this leads to exhaustion of the body. If parasympathetic activation prevails, then patients are hypochondriacal, emotionally unstable.

climate change

Climate change can also be categorized as a stress factor. But, at the same time, in addition to emotional stress, the body also undergoes changes. These changes are associated with the adaptation of the body. So, the autonomic nervous system begins to adapt the work of organs under new temperature, humidity. Against the background of stress, the restructuring of the body acquires pronounced features, as a result of which the regulation of the autonomic nervous system is upset.

Neurological and somatic ( bodily) pathology

With many neurological and bodily ( most often it is a pathology of the heart) diseases form the so-called psychovegetative syndromes. The name of the syndrome reflects its essence - the activation of vegetative effects ( increased sweating, salivation, palpitations) in this case is associated with mental stress.

A condition for the development of a psycho-vegetative syndrome is the presence of a pain syndrome in any pathology. Thus, pain in the heart that occurs once is fixed by a person and interpreted by the body as a threat. In response to this, stress mechanisms are activated in the body, for which the sympathetic system is responsible. Further fixation of the patient's feelings about his illness and its outcome leads to an overstrain of the autonomic nervous system. An imbalance between both parts of the autonomic nervous system leads to the development of dystonia. Combined variants can also be observed, in which vagotonia can be replaced by a sharp sympathicotonia.

Hormonal changes in the body

The rearrangements of the body that can cause vegetative-vascular dystonia include puberty and menopause. During puberty, due to changes in the hormonal background, new relationships are formed between the autonomic system and the hormonal one. These changes adapt the organs and organ systems to the new restructuring of the body. Thus, the vegetative system adapts the cardiovascular system to the new parameters of the body, namely to growth and weight gain. Thus, a gap is created between the old vascular supply and the new physical parameters. Because of this, fluctuations in blood pressure, fainting and other manifestations of dystonia are observed during puberty.

Vegetative changes during menopause are also due to changes in hormonal levels. A decrease in estrogen levels is accompanied by hot flashes, fluctuations in blood pressure.

mental illness

Most often, vegetative-vascular dystonia is observed in neurotic disorders. It can be part of such diseases as neuroses, anxiety and hypochondriacal disorders ( including panic attacks). Symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia make up the clinical picture of various forms of depression.

Under the influence of stress factors, vegetative-vascular dystonia can occur even in harmonious and emotionally stable individuals. However, it most often occurs in accentuated individuals. As a rule, these are anxious and excitable personality types.

Symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia

In the clinic of vegetative-vascular dystonia, there are a huge number of symptoms. Depending on the system in which they manifest themselves, they are divided into syndromes.

Syndromes and symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia are:

• cardiac dysfunction syndrome;
• respiratory syndrome;
• asthenic syndrome ( or exhaustion);
• thermoregulation disorders;
• fainting states;
• neurotic disorders.

Cardiac disorder syndrome

It is the most common syndrome in vegetative-vascular dystonia. Most often it is manifested by pain in the region of the heart, interruptions in its activity and fluctuations in blood pressure. All of these symptoms tend to appear at the peak of anxiety, stress, or overwork. Their expression is very individual. Pain can be moderate or "unbearable". They can be stabbing, aching, cutting or squeezing. Pain in this case can mimic angina pectoris or acute myocardial infarction.

In addition to pain, patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia may experience fluctuations in blood pressure. At the same time, a person’s blood pressure can rise sharply and also fall sharply. This phenomenon is called a vegetative crisis. Its origin is associated with a sharp and short-term activation of the sympathetic nervous system. It, by stimulating the receptors of blood vessels, causes their sharp spasm.

Very often this phenomenon is accompanied by the release of cold, clammy sweat ( autonomic hyperhidrosis). Since the sweat glands are innervated by the sympathetic nervous system, its activation leads to an increase in their secretion.

respiratory syndrome

This syndrome includes rapid and shallow breathing, a feeling of difficulty in breathing and lack of air. These symptoms, like everything else with vegetative neurosis, are observed at the height of excitement. In people with a hysterical personality type, they can reach the degree of suffocation and are accompanied by a feeling of "lump in the throat." In less pronounced forms, respiratory disorders acquire the character of mild discomfort and are accompanied by convulsive ( "dreary") sighs. Patients constantly feel the need for air, so to speak, in an "extra sip". Due to dissatisfaction with their breath, they keep the windows constantly open, they feel the need to constantly be in the fresh air.

Asthenic syndrome

This syndrome is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion. It is observed in almost all patients. Manifested by weakness, fatigue, poor productivity. Constant fatigue is the cause of low mood.

In children and adolescents, there is a decrease in intellectual functions. At the same time, the decrease in academic performance is not due to any brain damage, but due to the inability to concentrate and absent-mindedness. Children at the same time are quick-tempered, irritable, do not tolerate stress.

Thermoregulation disorders

The nature of thermoregulation disorders depends on the type of vegetative-vascular dystonia. With the predominance of the influence of the sympathetic nervous system, patients tolerate heat very poorly, but they tolerate cold satisfactorily. At the same time, their limbs are always cold, but not wet. With the predominance of parasympathetic tone, patients, on the contrary, tolerate heat satisfactorily and poorly - cold. Their hands are warm and moist. There is also a profuse secretion of sebum. They are constantly cold and chilly, prefer to dress warmer.

Very often, patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia have subfebrile temperature ( 37 degrees Celsius). At the same time, fluctuations in body temperature from 36.7 to 37.1 degrees Celsius are also observed. It is important to note that this temperature does not respond to anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and other drugs.

Fainting states

Fainting is most characteristic of adolescents - both for boys and girls. Most often, these conditions develop when changing the position of the body, namely, when moving from a horizontal to a vertical position. This phenomenon is called orthostatic hypotension. It is associated with a slow redistribution of vascular blood flow to the lower extremities. At the same time, the pressure drops sharply, and the patient loses consciousness for a short period. Also, fainting can be observed with a sharp fright, strong emotions.

Disorders of a neurotic nature

Studies show that every second patient with vegetative-vascular dystonia has one or another neurotic disorder. As a rule, these are anxiety or depressive disorders. In the first case, patients have panic attacks, which are accompanied by fear and anxiety. There is a fear of dying, suffocating, not waking up. If these attacks are repeated frequently, then an anxiety disorder develops. At the same time, patients are always anxious, suspicious, restless. They do not sleep well at night, often waking up in the middle of the night and having difficulty falling asleep.

In one fourth of cases, vegetative-vascular dystonia is complicated by the development of depression. It could be anxiety or hypochondriacal depression. In patients, the lowered mood and its fluctuations during the day come to the fore. In hypochondriacal disorder, the patient is constantly busy with his health. He is overcome by fears about the outcome of the disease. As a rule, people suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia constantly visit doctors, overcoming them with new complaints each time. They constantly measure temperature, pressure, pulse, and are also looking for new ways of treatment.

Drug treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia

Treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia mainly comes down to the normalization of the emotional background. Special attention given to the mental status of the patient. If the clinic is dominated by depressive states, then antidepressants are prescribed, if anxiety, then anti-anxiety drugs. In parallel, the symptoms of dystonia are being eliminated. If arterial hypertension is pronounced, then antihypertensive drugs are prescribed, if insomnia, then sleeping pills, if vegetative crises develop, then stabilizers of vascular tone and ganglionic blockers.


Groups of drugs used in vegetative-vascular dystonia:

• sedatives;
• medicines that affect the cardiovascular system;
• anti-anxiety drugs and antidepressants.

Drugs used in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia

Name of the drug	Mechanism of action	Mode of application
Novo-passit	The herbal preparation has a pronounced sedative effect, helps in the fight against fears and anxiety.	Adults should take 1 tablet or 5 milliliters of medication three times a day. The medicine should be taken before meals. Also available as a syrup.
Persen	Has a calming and relaxing effect.	Take 1 - 2 capsules 2 to 3 times a day.
Valocormid	It has antispasmodic, relaxing and cardiotonic ( reducing stress on the heart) Effect. Corrects the excitability of the nervous system.	Drink 10-20 drops systematically 2-3 times a day.
Corvalol	Calms the body, promotes normal sleep. It also has a slight relaxing effect.	It is prescribed 1 - 2 tablets twice a day. The drug should be taken before meals, along with plenty of water.
Normatens	An agent that fights hypertension. Also, the drug causes vasodilation, minimizes the total resistance of peripheral vessels. Makes physiological sleep deeper.	The initial dose is 1 tablet 1 time per day. The further amount of the drug is determined by the doctor individually. Tablets should be swallowed without chewing and with a little water.
Vinpocetine	A medicine that improves cerebral circulation. Produces a vasodilating effect.	The drug begins with 5 - 10 milligrams three times a day. As the course is completed, the dose of the drug is reduced.
Azafen	Eliminates anxiety, improves mood, eliminates sadness.	The dosage ranges from 25 to 50 milligrams, which are taken in two divided doses ( morning and afternoon).
Seduxen	The drug is a tranquilizer and has an inhibitory effect on brain processes.	The average dose for an adult to be consumed per day varies from 5 to 20 milligrams, which are distributed over several doses. It should be borne in mind that a single dose should not exceed 10 milligrams.

Sanatorium-resort treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia

Assistance to patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia during sanatorium treatment is carried out on the basis of the integrated use of natural healing resources, physiotherapy and medication methods. The most effective stay in sanatoriums is during the period of remission ( relief of symptoms) disease.

With this disease, it is favorable to visit sanatoriums and resorts located within the climatic zone in which the patient lives permanently, because a sharp change in climate and natural conditions can cause stress and exacerbate the disease. It has been established that when the time zone changes for more than 3 hours, desynchronosis develops in the body ( circadian jet lag). This condition is manifested by a sleep disorder and a general deterioration in the patient's well-being. Also negative impact a person has a sharp inverse ( reverse) change of seasons. So, choosing a sanatorium in a southern country with summer conditions in the fall, the patient runs the risk of causing an exacerbation of the disease.

• climatic;
• balneological;
• mud therapy.

Climatic resorts

The biological effect of climate calms the nervous system and normalizes the functions of the vital systems of the body. The most useful types of climatic resorts for vegetative-vascular dystonia are those located in coastal and mountainous areas.

Sanatorium-resort treatment in coastal areas
The healing effect when visiting medical institutions located in coastal areas is the healing effect on the body of sea water and air.

Sea air does not contain dust and is saturated with a large number of useful elements. Under the influence of air, the metabolism is accelerated and the work of the circulatory organs is activated. Bromine, which is a part of the sea air in large quantities, strengthens the nervous system of the body and helps to normalize the emotional background. Sea water is a source of elements that have a healing effect on patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Substances that are part of sea water and help to cure this disease are:

• calcium - normalizes sleep and helps fight depression;
• magnesium - helps fight irritability and nervousness;
• bromine - has a beneficial effect on the nervous system;
• manganese - strengthens the immune system;
• selenium - improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
• iodine - normalizes the brain and immune system.

The effects that bathing has on the body sea ​​water, are:

• chemical - useful elements contribute to the achievement of a healing effect;
• mechanical - the pressure of a large mass of water when bathing is a hydromassage, which improves blood circulation;
• physiological - the temperature difference between sea water and the human body contributes to an increase in heat transfer, due to which metabolic processes in the body increase;
• psychotherapeutic - waves and light swaying of water have a calming effect on a person.

Climate treatment in mountain sanatoriums
The mountain climate is characterized by clean air with a low oxygen content. Once in the body, such air improves the functionality of the circulatory system. The positive effect of mountain air masses is also due to the large number of negative ions in their composition. The climate in the mountains helps to improve the composition of the blood and activate the metabolism, which gives positive results in the treatment of this pathology. Staying in the open air calms the nervous system and has a beneficial effect on the body's immunity.

Procedures carried out at climatic resorts
The basis of the treatment carried out at the climatic resorts is the dosed effect on the body of climatic factors and special procedures.

The main methods of climatotherapy are:

• heliotherapy - sunbathing;
• hypoxic therapy - treatment with mountain air;
• aerotherapy - the effect of fresh air on naked ( in whole or in part) body;
• speleotherapy - visiting karst caves, grottoes, salt mines and mines;
• thalassotherapy - healing procedures using algae, water and other marine products.

Balneological resorts

Balneotherapy is a combination of various water procedures based on medicinal mineral waters. The mechanism of action of medical procedures is based on the beneficial effects of salts, gases and natural extracts in the water. Various useful elements in the composition of mineral waters contribute to the normalization of the circulatory system and improve the functionality of the nervous system. Mineral baths are selected taking into account the characteristics of the disease.

The methods of balneotherapy for vegetative-vascular dystonia are:

• souls ( fan, circular, underwater, sharko shower) - contribute to the stabilization of vascular tone;
• shared and private baths ( nitrogen, coniferous, pearl, oxygen) - have a calming effect;
• contrast mineral baths - improve blood circulation.

The rules for choosing waters for procedures are:

• with hypertensive and cardiac types of the disease, radon, hydrogen sulfide, iodine-bromine waters are indicated;
• with hypotensive vegetative-vascular dystonia, procedures using iodine-bromine waters are recommended;
• with vasomotor syndrome, the patient is shown hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide baths;
• with nervous excitement, radon and nitrogen baths help;
• when exhausted, carbonic baths are prescribed;
• with sympathicotonia, treatment based on sulfa waters is useful.

Mud spas

Mud therapy includes procedures using therapeutic mud. The healing effect of such treatment is achieved due to the thermal effect and the characteristics of the chemical composition of the mud. The biologically active substances that make up their composition have an increased penetrating ability and, entering the body through the skin, contribute to the normal functionality of all vital systems.

• mud baths;
• local applications with mud;
• mud wraps;
• combined exposure to dirt and electric current ( mud electrophoresis).

Rehabilitation treatment

Many spa institutions, in addition to specialized treatment methods, offer additional procedures to combat this autonomic disorder.

The methods of sanatorium treatment include:

• massage ( general and point);
• reflexology;
• physiotherapy;
• psychotherapy;
• physiotherapy;

Massage
Massage for vegetative neurosis should be carried out in accordance with the type of disease. In the hypertensive type, massage of the collar zone, legs, and abdomen is recommended. Percussion techniques along with tapping should be excluded. With hypotensive vegetative-vascular dystonia, acupressure and general massage are done, using such elements as stroking, rubbing, kneading, vibration. Massage helps to normalize the functionality of the nervous system, eliminate headaches, improve the patient's sleep.

Reflexology
Reflexology is an impact with needles, a magnetic field, a laser or an electrical impulse on the active points of the body located on the surface of the skin. Stimulation of reflex zones has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and, in combination with other methods, gives positive results in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Physiotherapy
Methods of physiotherapy treatment help to strengthen vascular tone, normalize the process of blood circulation and activate the metabolic processes of the body.

The most common physical treatments include:

• electrophoresis ( injection of drugs through the skin using electric current);
• electrosleep ( the effect of weak electrical impulses on the brain);
• magnetotherapy ( magnetic field treatment);
• laser therapy ( procedures using special physiotherapy lasers).

Principles of psychotherapy in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia
With this autonomic disorder, somatic ( bodily) violations in the body in most cases are combined with emotional disorders. Therefore, the spa treatment of this disease is not effective without the help of a psychologist or psychotherapist. Specialists help patients develop resilience to stress by changing their attitude towards negative events. Also, psychotherapeutic assistance involves the development of techniques for relaxation and breath control, which help to get rid of anxiety and control emotions.

Physiotherapy
Therapeutic exercise includes a set of exercises and physical activity, the purpose of which is to strengthen and increase the body's resistance. Sports activities help to normalize blood pressure, promote emotional relaxation and improve the functioning of the circulatory system.

• aerobics in water;
• swimming;
• sports walking in the fresh air;
• skiing, skating.

When choosing exercise equipment, you should avoid equipment that involves positioning the body upside down and performing exercises upside down. The optimal solution is a treadmill, rowing machine, bicycle ergometer.
Going in for sports with vegetative-vascular dystonia, it is necessary to exclude types of loads with a large amplitude of movement of the head and body. Fast exercises and those activities that involve prolonged static efforts are not recommended.

Types of sports activities that are not recommended for this disease are:

• power gymnastics;
• body-building;
• high jumps;
• somersault;
• somersaults;
• oriental martial arts.

Lessons physical therapy you should start with minimal loads, gradually increasing their pace.

Diet
A balanced diet in sanatoriums allows patients to achieve positive results in the treatment of vegetative neurosis. The menu of such institutions includes dishes, which include a sufficient amount of vitamins and other useful elements that help the body fight this disease.

The products that are emphasized in the spa treatment are:

• fresh vegetables and fruits;
• porridge ( predominantly buckwheat and oatmeal);
• dairy and dairy products;
• Fish and seafood.

Food is prepared with a minimum content of salt and spices, fatty meats and animal fats are excluded.

Duration of spa treatment

The duration of treatment in a sanatorium for this pathology of the autonomic system is determined individually, depending on the characteristics of the disease and the patient's capabilities. The minimum stay in a sanatorium to achieve a healing effect is 12 days. The best option is to visit sanatoriums every year.

Starting spa treatment, many patients are faced with such a factor as acclimatization ( adaptation). This phenomenon is manifested by a short-term decrease in the intensity of work of all body systems and is explained by a change in the usual way of life. During the adaptation period, strong medical procedures should be avoided. It is also necessary to adhere to a regimen that contributes to the reconfiguration of the body. If these rules are not followed, the patient's health condition may deteriorate to such an extent that spa treatment becomes impossible.

Physiotherapy in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia

Physiotherapy in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia is aimed at regulating vascular tone, normalizing metabolism and eliminating pain. The nature, regularity and intensity of the procedures are selected by the doctor in accordance with the characteristics of the disease.

Methods of physiotherapeutic treatment of this autonomic disorder include:

• electrosleep;
• electrophoresis;
• darsonvalization;
• galvanization;
• laser therapy;
• magnetic therapy;
• inductothermy;
• aeroionotherapy.

Also, physiotherapeutic methods of treating this autonomic disorder are prescribed depending on the effect they have on the body.

The effects that physiotherapy produces on a patient with vegetative neurosis are:

• soothing - electrosleep, electrophoresis of sedative drugs, aeroionotherapy;
• tonic - magnetic and laser therapy, inductothermy;
• vasodilator - galvanization, local darsonvalization;
• vasoconstrictor - electrophoresis of adrenaline and other adrenomimetic agents ( adrenergic stimulating drugs);
• antiarrhythmic - electrophoresis of potassium chloride, lidocaine.

electrosleep
The electrosleep procedure is a therapeutic sleep that occurs due to the influence of electric current pulses on the patient's brain. The procedure is carried out in a special room daily or every other day. The course of treatment includes from 12 to 15 exposures. Electrodes are attached to the patient's head. The frequency of impulses depends on the nature of the disorders that disturb the patient. With neurotic disorders, as well as cardialgic, hypertensive and arrhythmic syndromes, the frequency of the pulsed current varies from 5 to 20 Hertz.

With the hypotensive nature of the disease, the pulse frequency ranges from 10 to 40 Hertz. Start the course of treatment with the minimum values, subsequently increasing them. With any type of vegetative neurosis, the duration of the first procedure will be 30-40 minutes, and after 2-3 sessions, the time is increased by 5 minutes.

electrophoresis
Drug electrophoresis is a method of introducing drugs through the skin or mucous membranes of the body using an electric current. During the procedure, a special pad moistened with a solution of the drug is placed on the patient's body. A protective hydrophilic layer is fixed on top, on which the electrode is installed. Electrophoresis is prescribed in accordance with the type of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Electrophoresis in hypertensive type of vegetative neurosis
In case of hypertensive syndrome, the procedure is carried out according to the method of general exposure or on the collar zone. The current strength is from 10 to 15 milliamps, the duration of exposure is 15 to 20 minutes.

The drugs that are used for electrophoresis in this type of disorder are:

• sodium solution ( 5 - 10 percent);
• potassium bromide ( 5 - 10 percent);
• magnesium sulfate ( 5 percent);
• eufillin solution ( 1 percent);
• papaverine ( 2 percent);
• dibazole ( 1 percent);
• anaprilin ( 40 milligrams).

Electrophoresis in hypotensive vegetative-vascular dystonia
With this type of autonomic disorder, it is recommended to perform electrophoresis using caffeine. The duration of the procedure ranges from 10 to 20 minutes at a current strength of 5 to 7 milliamps. Systematic treatment - 15 sessions, which are carried out every other day. Also, with this type of disease, mezaton-based electrophoresis can be prescribed. If the patient suffers from insomnia and severe neurotic disorders, he is recommended bromine electrophoresis on the collar zone. With manifestations of severe asthenia, the patient is subjected to electrophoresis using a galvanic anode collar according to Shcherbak.

Electrophoresis for cardiac dystonia
With a vegetative disorder of the cardialgic type, electrophoresis is prescribed using a solution of novocaine ( 5 - 10 percent) and nicotinic acid. Procedures are carried out according to the principle of general effect or according to the cardiac method. The second method involves placing electrodes in the region of the heart and between the shoulder blades.
If the patient has an arrhythmic syndrome, then he is prescribed electrophoresis using panangin ( 2 percent) or anaprilin by the cardiac method.

Local darsonvalization
Darsonvalization is a medical procedure in which certain parts of the patient's body are affected by pulsed alternating current, the characteristics of which are low frequency, high voltage and weak force. This procedure has a vasodilating and stimulating effect on the body.
In the cardiac form of the disease, darsonvalization is prescribed in the region of the heart. With a predisposition to spasms of cerebral vessels, the current is applied to the cervical region. The course of treatment is from 6 to 10 sessions, which are carried out every day.

Galvanization
During galvanization, the body is exposed to direct current, which has a low voltage and low power. Metal plates are applied to the patient's body, to which current is supplied from the apparatus using a wire. To avoid damage, a protective pad made of a material that absorbs water is fixed between the electrode and the skin. When the equipment is turned on, the current strength begins to increase, and by the end of the session, it decreases. The duration of the procedure depends on the specifics of the disease and can be from 10 to 30 minutes.

The effects of galvanization in the treatment of vegetative neurosis are:

• increased blood circulation;
• increased vascular permeability;
• stimulation of the nervous system;
• improved metabolism.

laser therapy
Laser therapy is based on the influence of a directed light flux on the patient's body. Under the influence of the laser, capillaries expand, viscosity decreases and blood microcirculation improves. This physiotherapeutic method contributes to the activation of the immune functions of the body and has a beneficial effect on the general tone of the patient. One of the properties of laser therapy is to increase the body's sensitivity to medications. This allows you to achieve positive results of treatment in a short time with the use of minimal doses of drugs.

Magnetic Therapy
Magnetic therapy in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia is a way of physical impact on the human body magnetic field permanent or variable nature. The magnetic field is perceived by all body systems, but the nervous system has the greatest sensitivity to it. The effect of these procedures is manifested in the stabilization of the emotional background of patients, improving sleep, reducing the level of nervous tension. Also, the magnetic field has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, which is expressed in lowering blood pressure and normalizing the pulse.

The effects of magnetic therapy in the treatment of this autonomic disorder are:

• activation of metabolism;
• increased tone of peripheral vessels;
• improvement of blood circulation.

Inductothermy
Inductothermy is a treatment method in which the patient's body is exposed to heat. Certain areas on the body are heated using a special apparatus that operates on the basis of an alternating electromagnetic field. Due to eddy currents, the tissues are evenly heated to a depth of 6-8 centimeters. It should be noted that the skin and subcutaneous tissue heat up less than tissues and fluids located at a greater depth. Under the influence of this method of treatment in the patient's body, blood circulation improves, nervous excitability decreases, and the activity of immune functions is activated.

Aeroionotherapy
Aeroionotherapy is a treatment method in which the patient inhales air saturated with negative ions. For the procedures, special devices are used - air ionizers for individual or collective use. The patient is located at a distance of a meter from the equipment and inhales air for 20-30 minutes. During the course of treatment, the duration of which is 12-14 sessions, patients experience a decrease in blood pressure, a decrease in the number of heartbeats, and normalization of sleep. In addition, after this method of physiotherapy, the intensity of headaches decreases, weakness disappears and the immune processes of the body are activated.

Contraindications for physiotherapy

The expediency of physiotherapy is determined by the attending physician and depends on clinical picture disease and general condition of the patient. There is a list of pathologies in which physiotherapy is not possible, regardless of the nature of vegetative neurosis and other factors.

Absolute contraindications for all types of physiotherapy procedures are:

• diseases of the cardiovascular system in the acute stage;
• neoplasms of a malignant type;
• mental illness;
• severe blood diseases;
• tuberculosis in the active stage;
• atherosclerosis of the brain;
• hypertension ( 3 stage);
• body temperature of 38 degrees and above.

Alternative methods of treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia

When treating vegetative-vascular dystonia with alternative methods, drugs must be selected in accordance with the nature of the pathology.

• agents for the treatment of hypertensive dystonia;
• drugs intended for a disease of a hypotensive nature;
• drugs for the treatment of vegetative disorders of the cardiac type;
• folk recipes for all types of this vegetative disease;

Treatment of folk recipes for hypertensive dystonia

In the fight against this autonomic dysfunction of a hypertensive nature, it is necessary to use agents that have a calming effect and reduce the level of blood pressure.

• hawthorn;
• magnolia;
• mint;
• valerian;
• chokeberry;
• barberry;
• viburnum.

Infusion of hawthorn berries
To prepare this medicine, you need to take 10 grams of dry hawthorn and pour water. Place the vessel with raw materials on a steam bath and heat for 15 minutes. It should be ensured that the water does not boil, because in this way the decoction loses its healing properties. It is necessary to take an infusion of hawthorn with vegetative neurosis, 15 grams of the remedy three times a day.

Remedy from hawthorn berries and flowers
The components that are necessary for the manufacture of a decoction are:

• dry hawthorn flowers - half a tablespoon;
• dry hawthorn berries - half a tablespoon;
• water - 250 milliliters ( 1 glass).

Crushed vegetable raw materials must be steamed with boiling water. The decoction will be ready in a couple of hours. It is recommended to drink the infusion during the day.

Magnolia tincture
For tincture, magnolia leaves are used, which you need to purchase in specialized herbal stores. The crushed fresh plant should be poured with alcohol ( 96 degrees) at a rate of one to one and stand for two weeks, protecting the vessel from sunlight. Strained tincture should be taken 20 drops daily, mixing them with 50 milliliters of water. The tool helps to equalize blood pressure, and also has a positive effect on the functionality of the body's immune systems.

Honey infusion with valerian and dill seeds
This remedy of traditional medicine helps to alleviate the patient's condition with a vegetative pathology of a hypertensive nature.

The products that you need to purchase for the infusion are:

• valerian root - 2 tablespoons;
• dill seeds - 1 cup;
• natural honey - half a glass ( 150 grams);
• water - 2 cups ( half a liter).

Dry seeds and valerian root should be poured with boiling water and left for 15 - 20 hours. A more effective remedy is obtained if you insist it in a thermos. After 24 hours, clean the broth from the cake and mix with honey. Drink honey infusion should be three times a day, evenly distributing the amount of the resulting drink into 6 doses.

Viburnum juice with vegetative neurosis of the hypertonic type
Viburnum berry juice not only normalizes blood pressure, but also activates the protective functions of the body, helping the patient to fight the disease more effectively. To squeeze the juice from the viburnum, the berries should be poured over with boiling water and lightly crushed with your hands. Place the crushed berries in cheesecloth, folded several times and put under oppression or squeeze strongly with your palms so that the juice flows out. A freshly prepared product should be mixed with May honey in a ratio of one tablespoon per hundred milliliters of juice.

Collection of herbs for the treatment of hypertensive dystonia
You need to buy components for this folk remedy at a pharmacy. In finished form, a decoction of herbs has a short shelf life, which does not exceed 1 - 2 days. Therefore, it is worth steaming plants daily, and storing the drink in the refrigerator during the day.

Herbal ingredients of the collection are:

• valerian root - 20 grams;
• lily of the valley flowers - 10 grams;
• hawthorn flowers - 20 grams;
• peppermint - 15 grams;
• fennel - 15 grams.

For more convenient use, dry herbs, roots and flowers should be crushed and stored in a resealable container. To prepare a daily portion of the drink, you need to pour a tablespoon of raw materials with a glass of hot water. Using a slow fire, bring the composition to a boil, then remove the plants and take one-third of a glass before meals.

Combined herbal tea
With this autonomic disorder, it is necessary to reduce the amount of tea and coffee consumed. You can replace these drinks with herbal tea, the components of which help reduce pressure and have a mild sedative effect.

The ingredients that are needed to brew tea are:

• chokeberry;
• barberry;
• black currant;
• blueberry.

Dry ingredients should be mixed in equal amounts and stored in a glass container. The fruits can be used instead of tea leaves by brewing a tablespoon of tea leaves with a glass of boiling water.

Folk remedies for the treatment of vegetative neurosis of the hypotensive type

With a pathology of this nature, it is necessary to take drugs that help raise the general tone of the body and increase blood pressure.

Plants that treat hypotonic type dystonia are:

• ginseng;
• eleutherococcus;
• St. John's wort;
• rhodiola rosea;
• immortelle;
• juniper;
• dandelion;
• stinging nettle;
• Chinese Lemongrass.

Ginseng root tincture
Taking 25 drops of ginseng tincture three times a day can help relieve the symptoms of this type of autonomic disorder. The product is bought in a ready-to-use form at a pharmacy or prepared at home. To make your own tincture, you need to pour dry crushed plant with vodka in a ratio of one to one. For 10 - 14 days, insist the composition, vigorously shaking the container 2 - 3 times a day.

Rhodiola rosea tincture
To prepare the tincture, you need to purchase Rhodiola rosea root at the pharmacy. It should be borne in mind that the leaves of this plant lower the pressure, so the underground part of the flower is necessary for tincture. It is necessary to grind the dry rhizome in the amount of 100 grams and pour it with vodka or alcohol diluted to 40 degrees. Put the container with the composition in a place where sunlight does not penetrate, and shake it periodically throughout the week. Before use, the tincture must be made less concentrated by adding water in a ratio of 1 to 5.

St. John's wort herbal tea
This folk remedy has a pleasant taste, invigorates well and has no restrictions on use. To prepare a mixture for tea, 10 parts of St. John's wort and 1 part of angelica should be placed in a hermetically sealed refractory container. Herbs should be used fresh. Put the vessel with raw materials in the oven and keep on low heat for 3 hours. Grind the steamed raw materials and use instead of tea leaves. To prolong the use of vegetable raw materials, it can be divided into portions and frozen.

Decoction with immortelle
Immortelle sandy fights fatigue, apathy and increases blood pressure. A tablespoon of fresh grass should be poured with a glass of water, the temperature of which is 70 - 80 degrees. If dry raw materials are used, then it must be steamed with boiling water. You need to use the decoction during the day, dividing the amount of funds into 3 doses.

Schisandra chinensis decoction
To prepare a decoction of Chinese magnolia vine, the fruits of the plant in the amount of 2 tablespoons should be poured with a glass of water. Put the container on the fire, wait for the boil and soak for 5 minutes. You need to use the resulting amount of infusion during the day, distributing it into 3 doses.

Juniper fruits in the treatment of hypotonic vegetative neurosis
Active active substances that are part of the juniper fruit help to normalize blood pressure and fight well with the general weakness of the body. Berries can be added as seasonings in the preparation of dishes from pork, beef, chicken. The separate use of juniper berries also has a beneficial effect. You should start with 1 piece, daily increasing their number by another 1 berry. After 3 - 4 weeks of treatment should be discontinued.

Combined collection to combat hypotensive dystonia
The constituent elements of this folk remedy are:

• Rhodiola rosea root - 20 grams;
• echinacea flowers - 20 grams;
• hop cones - 10 grams;
• May honey - 2 teaspoons;
• water - 250 milliliters.

Fresh or dry herbal ingredients should be combined with a glass of boiling water. After an hour, strain the product and add honey. You need to use the amount of the resulting product during the day. It is necessary to drink a decoction before meals for a month, after which a pause in treatment should be made.

Herbal collection in the treatment of dystonia with reduced pressure
The ingredients of this drug are:

• dandelion ( leaves) - 10 grams;
• gray blackberry ( leaves) - 20 grams;
• stinging nettle ( leaves) - 20 grams;
• water - 250 milliliters ( 1 glass).

It is necessary to use vegetable raw materials for the manufacture of herbal infusion after preliminary grinding. This will reduce the time required to infuse the decoction. You need to prepare a drink daily, as it spoils the next day. To do this, bring water to a boil and steam dry plants with boiling water. Wrap the vessel with the composition and leave for one hour. After this, the infusion must be filtered and drunk 30 milliliters each ( 2 tablespoons) 3 times a day.

Folk recipes for the treatment of cardiac dystonia

The fight against vegetative neurosis of the cardiac type involves the use of funds, which include medicinal plants and other products that help normalize the functioning of the heart muscle.

The components on the basis of which the treatment of dystonia with cardialgic syndrome can be based are:

• raisin;
• mint;
• rose hip;
• rosemary;
• valerian.

Raisin remedy
The composition of raisins includes a greater amount of glucose, which has a beneficial effect on the functionality of the heart muscle and normalizes its contractile activity. This course of treatment is recommended to be repeated twice a year. It is necessary to choose raisins that do not contain seeds. Two kilograms of dried berries should be thoroughly washed in warm, and then in cold water. Next, the raisins need to be dried naturally, laying it out on a clean cloth. After the dried fruits have dried, it is necessary to divide the total amount into two parts. Raisins should be taken 40 berries every day, consuming them half an hour before breakfast. After the first half of the dried grapes is finished, it is necessary to proceed to the second part. The second kilogram of raisins start with 40 berries every day, reducing the number of berries by 1 piece.

Healing collection to strengthen the heart muscle
This folk remedy helps to fight heart pains that are characteristic of this type of pathology.

The components of herbal collection for the treatment of cardiac type dystonia are:

• mint;
• hop;
• rosemary;
• valerian;
• hawthorn;
• St. John's wort.

All components of the collection must be used in dry form. Equal parts of each component must be poured into a glass container or a bag made from natural fabrics. Thus, vegetable raw materials for making a drink can be stored for several years. For a decoction, you need to steam 2 tablespoons of herbal tea in a thermos for the night with half a liter of hot water. Reception schedule - one third of a glass three times a day. You can store the broth for no more than 2 - 3 days, and this fact should be taken into account when preparing the drink. The course of treatment is 1 - 2 months, after which it is necessary to take a break for 4 weeks.

Herbal tea for the treatment of vegetative neurosis of the cardialgic type
The composition of this folk remedy includes plants that contribute to the normal functionality of the heart. Also, this tea contains a large amount of vitamins and useful elements that help strengthen the protective functions of the body.

The ingredients of tea are:

• valerian;
• hawthorn;
• rose hip;
• raspberry ( greens);
• coltsfoot.

Equal portions of these ingredients should be poured into a container suitable for storage. To brew tea, you need to take a tablespoon of herbal tea and steam it in a thermos with 2 cups of boiling water. The next day, you need to drink a drink, distributing it between breakfast, lunch and dinner. After 1 - 2 months of drinking this herbal tea, a break of 20 - 30 days is necessary.

Means for the treatment of vegetative neurosis with cardiac syndrome
A decoction prepared on the basis of dill, wormwood, mint, and linden seeds has a mild sedative effect and helps to reduce pain in patients with this pathology. Dried and crushed plants should be combined in equal proportions. To prepare a drink, 2 tablespoons of herbs need to be poured with water and brought to a boil on the stove. After cooling the broth, it must be filtered and taken one third of a glass 3 times a day.

A mixture of tinctures for the normalization of cardiac activity in dystonia
This tool helps to improve the patient's condition with a vegetative disorder of the cardiac type, because it strengthens blood vessels and improves the functionality of the heart. This folk preparation is made from tinctures, which must be bought ready-made at a pharmacy.

The components of the combined tincture for the treatment of this pathology are:

• peony tincture - 100 milliliters;
• hawthorn tincture - 100 milliliters;
• valerian tincture - 100 milliliters;
• motherwort tincture - 100 milliliters;
• eucalyptus tincture - 50 milliliters;
• mint tincture - 25 milliliters;
• cinnamon grains - 10 pieces.

All ingredients must be mixed in a glass jar and left for 10-14 days in a place where sunlight does not penetrate. After the specified time, you should proceed to treatment, which should last no more than a month. You need to take the remedy 25 drops before meals, which must be mixed with a tablespoon of water.

Folk drugs with a general spectrum of action for dystonia

With this disease, vegetative disorders are combined with disorders of the emotional background. Therefore, a complete treatment should include remedies to combat anxiety, bad mood and disturbed sleep. You should also take treatment that helps suppress apathy and improve performance.

• means for normalizing sleep and stabilizing the emotional background;
• drugs that help eliminate fatigue

Means for correcting the emotional state
Treatment for insomnia with folk remedies is based on medicinal plants that contribute to the relaxation of the body.

Herbs that have a sedative effect include:

• lavender;
• Melissa;
• peppermint;
• violet;
• chamomile.

Herbal collection for relaxation
The ingredients of this folk remedy are:

• lavender ( flowers) - 50 grams;
• peppermint ( leaves) - 50 grams;
• chamomile ( flowers) - 75 grams;
• valerian ( root) - 75 grams.

Dry plants must be crushed and poured into a jar. For insomnia, take a glass of decoction per day, which should be brewed in the proportion of two tablespoons of the collection per 250 milliliters of water.

Combined evening tea
Medicinal plants from which tea is prepared for the treatment of this autonomic disorder are:

• veronica officinalis ( grass);
• violet ( grass);
• lavender ( flowers);
• barberry ( berries);
• melissa ( leaves).

The collection is made up of equal portions of each component. A decoction brewed on one tablespoon of raw materials and a glass of water should be taken 2 to 3 hours before going to bed.

Herbal tea with a calming effect
This folk remedy not only calms the nervous system, but also activates the protective functions of the body.

The components of the collection are:

• Hypericum perforatum;
• peppermint;
• Melissa;
• valerian;
• common hop cones.

Mix all ingredients in equal parts. A glass of decoction prepared from a tablespoon of herbs and a glass of boiling water, drink in small sips throughout the day.

Soothing baths in the treatment of dystonia
Baths with herbal extracts help to relax, relieve muscle tension and normalize sleep.

Bath rules for good sleep are:

• subdued light in the bathroom;
• water should not be hot, but warm ( 35 - 37 degrees);
• stay in the bath should not exceed 15 minutes;
• after the bath you need to take a warm shower.

Baths with herbal infusions
To prepare a herbal infusion for a soothing bath, steam 100 grams of raw materials with two glasses of boiling water, insist and add to water.

Plants that can be used for water procedures for vegetative neurosis are:

• melissa;
• valerian;
• lavender;
• oregano.

These herbs are used both independently and in the form of mixtures.

Soothing baths with essential oils
Baths with the addition of essential oils to the water have an effective effect. To avoid skin irritation, the essential oil can be mixed with honey or milk before being added to water. The dosage of essential oil is 3-4 drops per whole bath.

Plants whose essential oils promote good sleep, are:

• jasmine;
• lavender;
• neroli;
• sweet marjoram.

Traditional medicine preparations against fatigue
Treatment aimed at restoring strength should include components that contribute to raising the general tone of the body and normalizing the patient's physical and mental activity.

General tonic with pomegranate
Biologically active ingredients, which are part of this remedy for the treatment of autonomic dysfunction, help restore the physical and mental shape of the patient. Also, this recipe normalizes the functionality of the circulatory system, thanks to pomegranate juice.

The ingredients of the drink are:

• birch leaves ( fresh) - 100g;
• Kalanchoe leaves - 150 grams;
• pomegranate juice - 125 milliliters;
• water - 250 milliliters.

Leaves of birch and Kalanchoe should be filled with water, put on a steam bath and wait for the boil. After ten minutes, remove the vessel from the heat, strain and mix with pomegranate juice. The course of treatment is 10 days, the dosage is 125 milliliters of the drink ( half glass).

Lure Tincture
Zamaniha high is a plant that has an effective positive effect on mental and physical exhaustion. The tincture purchased at the pharmacy should be consumed in the amount of 30-40 drops twice a day thirty minutes before meals. People who suffer from sleep disorders should avoid this remedy.

Rosehip drink
Rosehip contains a large number of active elements that help fight overwork. To prepare the infusion, you need 20 grams of fruit ( dry or fresh) Steam with two cups of boiling water in a thermos. The next day, add sugar or honey to the infused rosehip and take half a glass 3 times a day.

Red wine remedy for low energy
To prepare this folk remedy, you need red dessert wine ( e.g. Cahors). Wine in the amount of 350 milliliters should be mixed with 150 milliliters of fresh aloe juice and 250 grams of May honey. To maximize the benefits of aloe, before cutting off the lower leaves, the plant should not be watered for several days. Aloe needs to be washed, crushed, add wine with honey and insist for 7-10 days. The temperature in the place where the container is stored should not exceed 8 degrees. After the infusion is ready, it should be filtered and taken in a tablespoon three times a day.

Apathy in old age may indicate brain problems

Vegetovascular dystonia can develop for many reasons. The most common include the following:

hereditary predisposition. If either parent suffers from VSD, there is a high chance that the child will inherit the disorder.

Temporary hormonal disruptions or diseases of the endocrine system. Hormones are involved in the regulation of the functions of the nervous system, and any changes in the hormonal balance can lead to VSD. This explains why vegetovascular dystonia often debuts during puberty, during pregnancy or after childbirth, with menopause - natural hormonal changes provoke this disorder.

Excessive loads. It can be both mental and physical overstrain, which depletes the nervous system, including the autonomic department.

Unhealthy Lifestyle. This can include bad habits(alcoholism, smoking), the lack of a normal mode of work and rest, unbalanced nutrition, sedentary work that is not compensated by physical activity, etc. Such circumstances force the autonomic nervous system to work "for wear and tear", as it has to constantly maintain normal body functions for background of unfavorable conditions.

chronic diseases. Any disease with a long course can lead to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

The presence of any of these circumstances does not mean that VVD will necessarily develop. Often a provocative factor is required, which plays the role of a trigger. So, the probability of occurrence of vegetovascular dystonia increases sharply with a sharp change in the climatic zone, after experienced acute stress, with an increase in body weight.

Symptoms of vegetovascular dystonia

The autonomic nervous system performs very important functions: it maintains the conditions for the normal functioning of the body (body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, etc.), and “corrects” the work of the heart, vascular tone and other parameters when necessary. For example, it stimulates the release of sweat in the heat to cool the body.

Vegetovascular dystonia is a condition in which almost all systems and organs are involved. This explains why the symptoms of VSD are so varied. But all manifestations of this condition can be divided into several categories:

Respiratory (breathing). The patient complains of rapid breathing, not associated with physical or emotional stress, a feeling of tightness of breath - the inability to take a deep breath. Episodes of excitement, fear, anxiety can cause severe shortness of breath and a feeling of lack of oxygen.

Cardiac (heart). In this case, the VVD manifests itself as a rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm failures (a feeling that the heart stops in the chest, after which it starts to beat very quickly), pain and a feeling of tightness in the chest.

Thermoregulatory. The main complaints are an unreasonable increase in body temperature, not associated with SARS or other diseases, or a decrease in temperature.

Dysdynamic. Such manifestations of VVD are circulatory disorders. This may be a slowdown in blood circulation in the tissues and / or negative changes in blood pressure - an increase or decrease in blood pressure.

Psychoneurological. This category of symptoms includes meteorological dependence, sleep disturbances (night insomnia combined with daytime sleepiness), mood swings, apathy, irritability, unexplained anxiety attacks, and rapid fatigue.

Gastrointestinal. Against the background of VVD, problems with digestive system: constipation, diarrhea or alternation of these conditions; heaviness in the stomach, heartburn, belching, flatulence.

sexy. Decreased libido, lack of sexual arousal, or inability to achieve orgasm while remaining aroused.

The listed symptoms can be combined in various combinations, and the predominance of certain manifestations of the IRR depends on the type of this disorder.

Classification of vegetovascular dystonia

AT modern medicine disorders of the autonomic nervous system are usually classified according to how this condition affects the heart and blood vessels, what type of autonomic disorders predominates, and how pronounced the manifestations of VVD are.

According to the effect on the cardiovascular system, several main types of VVD are distinguished:

• hypertonic type. This type of IRR is characterized by episodes of increased blood pressure (systolic up to 140 mm Hg), which after a short period of time normalizes on its own. The patient also complains of frequent headaches, fatigue, heavy heartbeat.
• Hypotonic type. Arterial pressure is lowered constantly, or there are episodes of lowering blood pressure. There is also severe fatigue, headache, muscle aches.
• Cardiac type. The patient is concerned about disturbances in the work of the heart: a sharp acceleration or deceleration of the heartbeat, pain behind the sternum, attacks of shortness of breath - the inability to take a deep or full breath and a feeling of lack of air.
• mixed type. With this type of IRR, there are changes in blood pressure from high to low, and other symptoms can be combined in various combinations.

According to how exactly the functions of the autonomic system are violated, the following types of VVD are distinguished:

• Vagotonic type. This type of VSD is characterized by increased sweating, not associated with physical exertion or high ambient temperature, "marble" skin, dizziness, a tendency to edema, weight gain, heart pain, severe headache, shortness of breath. In infectious diseases, including SARS, the body temperature rises slightly, but remains elevated even some time after the other symptoms of the disease have disappeared.
• Sympathicotonic type. With VVD of this type, the skin is dry and pale, sweat secretion is reduced. There are episodes of an increase in body temperature to high values ​​​​(up to 39.5 ° C) during stress, SARS, emotional stress. Body weight is usually low. Patients complain of dull, unsharp headaches, increased blood pressure, palpitations.

According to the severity of VSD can be:

• Easy degree. Regardless of the type of VVD, the symptoms are not pronounced, the periods of exacerbation are short, and the remission is long. Exacerbation occurs only after episodes of increased emotional and / or physical stress. The patient's quality of life was not impaired.
• Medium degree. The periods of exacerbation are quite long, up to several weeks or even months. Manifestations of VVD are pronounced, during an exacerbation, the patient's ability to work is significantly reduced, up to its complete loss during vascular crises.
• Severe degree. With such a course, the VVD imposes serious restrictions on everyday life a person, since the symptoms are present almost constantly, sometimes appearing more pronounced, sometimes slightly decreasing. During periods of the most pronounced manifestations of VVD, hospitalization and treatment in a hospital is often required due to persistent disorders of the heart, instability of blood pressure.