In elderly people, with the development of certain pathologies, a large amount of calcium begins to accumulate in the body. It is not possible to remove this substance in a natural way. In this case, calcium enters the blood. As a result, the substance begins to gradually settle on the walls of the vessels and aorta. Even valves are limed. This pathological process is called vascular calcification. When the aorta is damaged, the disease threatens a person's life. After all, the layering on the walls of calcium deprives the vessels of elasticity.
What is this disease
What is vascular calcification? First of all, it is a pathological process. Everyone knows that calcium is simply necessary for the human body. This substance increases the resistance of bone tissues, protecting them from damage and fractures. Normally, calcium s alts in the human body are in a dissolved state.
If the substance penetrates into the blood vessels and the aorta, then vascular calcification begins to develop. Treatment of this disease should be carried out immediately. After all, the walls of blood vessels gradually become lime and lose their elasticity. With an increase in blood pressure, tissue rupture can occur. At worstdeath comes. The most dangerous pathology is considered to be calcification of the vessels of the heart, as well as the brain.
Where calcium s alts are deposited
Usually, calcium s alts are deposited in those places where the integrity of soft tissues is broken or there is a dead infection. The organism, resorting to liming, tries to stop the development of pathological processes. If calcium compounds were found in the vessels, then human he alth is at risk. You should immediately undergo an examination and begin treatment of the disease.
Cerebrovascular disease
Treatment of cerebral calcification avoids the development of serious complications. This disease affects both men and women over 50 years of age. Cerebral calcification is a calcareous formation of calcifications. Accumulations of large amounts of calcium affect tissues. Foci of cholesterol fatty deposits appear in the vessels. This disease has another name: atherosclerosis.
The development of the disease leads to blockage and deformation of blood vessels. As a result, the supply of blood to the brain deteriorates. Often, calcification leads to the development of dementia. Mental degradation begins as a result of necrosis of brain tissue. And this, in turn, leads to a stroke. Pathological processes can proceed for a long time without symptoms. When a disease is discovered, there is little to no benefit from therapy.
Causes of cerebral calcification
Most often, calcification of vessels located in the brain is a hereditary pathology. However, there are other reasons for its development:
- constant stress;
- passive lifestyle;
- nervous exhaustion;
- bad habits;
- diabetes diabetes;
- high blood pressure;
- overweight;
- high cholesterol.
Also, pathology can develop as a result of metabolic disorders in the body, functional and structural disorders of the arterial membranes.
Symptoms of cerebrovascular disease
Symptoms of calcification of blood vessels in the brain depend on the degree of tissue damage. Signs of pathology include:
- death of tissue clogged with calcium s alts;
- arterial dilation and spasms;
- migraine;
- frequent headaches;
- blackout eyes;
- fainting;
- nervousness and irritability;
- frequent fatigue;
- memory deterioration.
Heart vessel damage
Calcinosis of the coronary vessels of the heart leads to thickening and narrowing of the arteries. As a result, blood circulation in the body is disturbed. At the same time, the deposition of calcium s alts affects many structures of the heart. For example, sclerotic parietal thickening of the endocardium, cusps and valve bases.
The heart is an important organ made up of muscles. Its main function is to supply all tissues of the body with blood. The main thing is that it contains a large amount of oxygen and useful components. Only in this case, all organs and tissues will perform their functions.
What diseases can lead to
Calcinosis of the heart vessels disrupts the functioning of the organ. The accumulation of a large amount of s alt leads to the occurrence of certain diseases. These should include:
- weakening of the heart muscles;
- heart failure;
- heart rhythm disorder;
- ischemic disease.
Varieties of calcification of the arteries of the heart
Calcinosis of vessels in the heart is divided into the following types:
- Primary. This is a complex stage of organ aging. Most often occurs in older women.
- Secondary. Often occurs as a result of an inflammatory process. In some cases, the disease is congenital. With this calcification, valvular dystrophy is noted.
Causes of calcification of the arteries of the heart
Calcinosis of the walls of blood vessels located in the heart occurs for the following reasons:
- cancer disease;
- heredity;
- violation of metabolic processes;
- malnutrition;
- overweight;
- too much vitamin D;
- cardiac rheumatism;
- thyroid dysfunction;
- various injuries;
- hypertension;
- bad habits;
- constant stress;
- diabetes mellitus;
- atherosclerosis;
- pathologies associated with the vessels of the heart;
- heart disease.
Symptoms of pathology
Calcinosis of the heart vessels in the early stages can occur with virtually no symptoms. In later stages, the following symptoms occur:
- pain in the back and chest;
- memory deterioration;
- heart rate irregularities;
- angina;
- fatigue;
- loss of consciousness;
- dizziness;
- drastic weight loss;
- shortness of breath, disturbing even during sleep;
- discomfort in the region of the heart;
- loss of appetite.
With such a disease, a person can feel a change in the weather. The patient's condition worsens significantly after eating and physical exertion. If symptoms of the disease occur, you should immediately consult a doctor. After carrying out diagnostic measures, the specialist should prescribe treatment for vascular calcification.
Diagnosis of disease
Since vascular calcification should be treated in the initial stages, if some symptoms of the disease occur, a thorough examination is carried out. There are plenty of diagnostic methods at the moment. Among them:
- CT;
- Ultrasound of the heart;
- radiography;
- ultrasonography;
- Ultrasound densitometry and so on.
How the disease is treated
Therapy of vascular calcification is mainly aimed at eliminating the symptoms of the disease. Without appropriate treatment, such a diseasecan develop into thromboembolism or endocarditis. At the same time, drug therapy for calcification exists. Her methods are not so many:
- Drugs-antagonists of calcium compounds ("Verapamil", "Anipamil", "Nifedipin", etc.). They can significantly reduce the amount of substance in the vessels and arteries. The composition of such medicines includes magnesium.
- Diuretics ("Furosemide", "Torasemide", 'Mannitol', etc.) Drugs allow a person to get rid of blood stasis.
- Drugs to lower blood pressure.
- Drugs for the prevention of coronary heart disease ("Clopidogrel", "Metoprolol", etc.).
If the disease is severely neglected, then surgical intervention is performed to treat it. This method is called valvuloplasty. In more severe cases, the damaged aorta is replaced with an artificial one.
General recommendations
In addition to taking medications, experts recommend following these rules:
- need to lose weight;
- it is worth following a diet for calcification of the vessels of the heart and brain;
- need to give up bad habits;
- drink more than two liters of fluid per day;
- it is worth leading an active lifestyle;
- monitor the amount of calcium s alts in the blood;
- get regular tests, see a doctor, etc.
Diet for vascular calcification is sparing. When observed, it is worthexclude sweet and fatty foods from the diet. There are no special food restrictions. Also, experts recommend taking alternative medicine for prevention. It is worth noting that such drugs can be used only after consulting with your doctor.
Features of food
The above activities help to avoid the development of the disease. However, you should not start when violations occur in the body, but much earlier. It will be difficult to achieve a positive result in the treatment of vascular calcification without following certain nutritional rules. Those who are at risk should not only stop drinking alcohol and smoking, but also from:
- spicy products;
- yeast;
- coffee;
- sweets;
- smoked meats;
- various spices;
- some vegetables and herbs, except for peas and Brussels sprouts.
In your diet, you should include foods such as barley groats, hazelnuts, seaweed, beans, peanuts, millet, cashews, buckwheat, mustard, almonds, pine nuts and so on. There should be more food rich in magnesium in the diet.
Herbal collection
Treatment of vascular calcification with folk remedies should be started only after consultation with specialists. Self-medication with such a disease can lead to undesirable consequences and aggravate the general condition of the patient.
For therapy, in some cases, herbal collection is prescribed. To prepare the drug, mix anise seeds in equal parts,birch buds, elderflower and calendula, sweet clover, oregano, coriander seeds, nettle herb, peppermint, dandelion rhizome and yarrow.
All plants must first be dried and crushed. 300 milliliters of boiling water should be poured into 20 grams of the finished mixture. The container should be removed for several hours in a warm place. The finished product must be filtered and taken 3 times a day for 50 milliliters. The course of therapy is 2 weeks.
Horsetail with herbs
10 grams of dried and chopped horsetail should be combined with bearberry, lingonberry, juniper and mountaineer. A spoonful of the finished mixture should be poured with 300 milliliters of hot boiled water. The product must be infused in a thermos for 2 hours. The finished product must be filtered. It is necessary to take the infusion three times a day for 1/4 cup. The course of such therapy is 2 weeks.
Medicinal herbs
In equal proportions, mix calamus rhizome, birch leaves, valerian rhizome, narrow-leaved fireweed, plantain, heather and chamomile flowers. Raw materials must be crushed and mixed. 300 grams of the resulting mixture should be brewed with 200 milliliters of water, preheated to 100 degrees. The drug must be infused. It is recommended to take the remedy three times a day. The course of therapy should not exceed 15 days.
Chamomile, motherwort and birch buds
In equal proportions, chamomile flowers, birch buds and motherwort grass should be combined. Each component should be taken 20 grams, chopped, andthen combine in one container. The resulting mixture should be poured with half a liter of boiling water and removed for about an hour in a warm place. The finished product should be filtered. You need to take an infusion of 100 milliliters three times a day. The course of therapy should not last more than two weeks. To improve the taste, you can add a little natural honey to the finished product.
Herbal Tincture
To prepare such a drug, you need 15 grams of calamus and elecampane rhizomes. Raw materials must be crushed and combined in one container. The finished mixture should be poured with 200 milliliters of medical alcohol. It is recommended to insist the drug for 13 days in a cool place. Shake the medicine bottle daily. The finished product should be filtered. It is recommended to take 8 drops of tincture three times a day. The course of therapy is no more than 50 days.
Herbal infusion
To a powdery appearance, it is necessary to grind rose hips and juniper, calamus and valerian. The components should be mixed in equal proportions. 15 grams of the resulting collection must be poured into 0.5 liters of boiled water. It is necessary to insist the drug for half an hour. It is necessary to take the drug according to the following scheme:
- First and second day. 200 ml of infusion must be diluted in 300 ml of pre-boiled and chilled water. You need to take 100 milliliters of the drug three times a day.
- Third day. It is necessary to prepare a fresh infusion of herbs. Starting from this day, the amount of base infusion must be increased:instead of 200 milliliters, 400 is required.
The course should not exceed 2 weeks.
Other alternative medicines
Overlapping calcium plaques in the lumen of blood vessels is fraught with serious complications, even death. For the treatment of such a pathology, many doctors prescribe the use of alternative medicine. For this purpose, you can use the following drugs:
- In equal proportions, you need to mix fresh garlic, chopped lemon, natural honey. It is recommended to take this mixture 2 times a day, one spoon each.
- From pineapple, carrots and beets, juice should be squeezed and mixed. Add some garlic to the mixture. It is better to use its juice. It is recommended to take 50 milliliters of the resulting mixture three times a day.
Finally
Vascular calcification is a serious and dangerous disease. It is very difficult to cure such a disease. Therefore, experts recommend taking preventive measures to avoid the development of calcification. This reduces the risk of complications.
