Today, vascular dystonia is increasingly the cause of various kinds of ailments. What it is? This is a number of functional disorders in which the nervous system is not able to regulate the vascular tone of the human body. Signs of this pathology can be detected in almost everyone. However, many do not even know about it.
Vascular dystonia: what is it and how does it manifest?
Symptoms of this condition may include the following:
- palpitations;
- headache;
- excessive sweating;
- pain in the region of the heart;
- redness or pallor of the face;
- loss of consciousness.
Such phenomena can occur periodically, manifested by attacks and crises, or be permanent.
In modern medicine, the term "vascular dystonia" is not considered as an independent disease. It includes a number of symptoms of a certain organic pathology.
Vascular dystonia in adults is quite common. According to statistics, the disease is diagnosed in 80%population of the world. Nearly half of these cases require neurological or medical care.
Vascular dystonia in children has its own characteristics and can be manifested by poor appetite, increased capriciousness, conflict. Children with this diagnosis are more likely to get sick for a long time. If the child is diagnosed with "vascular dystonia", then it is recommended to eliminate stress and heavy physical exertion if possible. But daily physical education, on the contrary, will only bring benefits.
You should immediately consult a doctor if you find in yourself or your child signs of such a pathology as vascular dystonia. That these are really symptoms of this deviation, only an experienced specialist can confirm or refute.
Causes of vascular dystonia
The development of this condition in children can be caused by the peculiarity of the course of pregnancy and childbirth: fetal hypoxia, birth trauma, illness in infancy.
During puberty, autonomic dysfunction can be aggravated by the fact that the growth of the body and the development of internal organs outstrip the full development of neuroendocrine regulation.
In adulthood, vascular dystonia can be provoked by the influence of stress, chronic diseases, endocrine diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, traumatic brain injuries, hormonal changes.
Dystonia treatment
Timely treatment of this pathology and its regular prevention in most cases lead to a significant reduction in the characteristic manifestations andnormalization of the adaptive abilities of the body.
Normalization of the work regime, dosed physical activity, limitation of emotional influences, elimination of physical inactivity, rational and regular nutrition - these are the main principles on which the therapy of such a condition as vascular dystonia is based. That this is a pathology requiring treatment should not raise any doubts, since the uncontrolled course of dystonia can lead to the development of various kinds of psychological and physical disorders
Water treatments, massage, reflexology have a positive effect.
In some cases, individualized medical therapy may be required.
Be very attentive to your he alth and do not miss the slightest signs of deviation, if any, contact your doctor immediately.
