Over the past few decades, cases of astheno-neurotic syndrome have increased significantly. Such a mental disorder is usually associated with functional or emotional exhaustion of the nervous system. The disease is accompanied by constant fatigue, which is replaced by bouts of irritation, which affects the quality of human life.
Main causes of astheno-neurotic syndrome
Most often, such a violation is the result of constant stress, hard mental work, emotional stress. However, there are other reasons for the appearance of such a mental disorder.
In particular, head injuries can be attributed to risk factors - even the most minor blows can lead to disruption of the normal functioning of the brain. In children, a similar syndrome may be the result of intrauterine hypoxia, viral or bacterial infections. In addition, the disease often occurs after meningitis or encephalitis.
It is customary to attribute poisoning to the reasons, and not only acute, but alsochronic, caused by the abuse of alcohol, drugs, certain drugs, and nicotine. Improper nutrition, impaired circulation of the brain, vitamin deficiency, diseases of the excretory system - all this can lead to the development of such a disorder.
Main symptoms of astheno-neurotic syndrome
Unfortunately, the clinical picture of such a disease is not very bright. Most often, patients attribute the first signs of the disease to ordinary overwork. First, as a rule, there is increased fatigue, as well as constant drowsiness. Periods of inhibition are quickly replaced by strong excitement and irritation. Sick people become overly emotional and receptive, they are more prone to depression. There is also a violation of appetite, sleep problems, headaches, weakness and dizziness.
In children, a similar disease is expressed in sudden mood swings, capriciousness, frequent tantrums. Astheno-neurotic syndrome in adults often leads to the appearance of periodic panic attacks. They are accompanied by tachycardia, severe shortness of breath, burning pains in the region of the heart.
Nausea, fainting, motion sickness are also symptoms of astheno-neurotic syndrome. Quite often, against the background of such a violation, a wide variety of phobias develop, in particular, fear of the crowd, claustrophobia and others.
How to treat astheno-neurotic syndrome?
Of course, first of all, the doctor must find out whether the disease is the result of physiological disorders or some other diseases of the body. In such cases, it is enough to get rid of the primary cause in order for the nervous system to return to normal.
If the astheno-neurotic syndrome is caused by psychological influence, then the therapy should include a whole range of activities. Of course, patients are prescribed appropriate drugs, for example, mild sedatives (motherwort or valerian tincture) or, conversely, tonics, drugs that improve blood circulation and trophism of nerve tissues (for example, Demanol, Cortexin), as well as complexes of vitamins and minerals.
But a he althy lifestyle is also a big part of therapy. Sick people are advised to adjust the mode of rest and work, engage in moderate physical labor, spend time outdoors, avoid stressful situations if possible, give up bad habits and monitor nutrition. In some cases, treatment by a psychotherapist is necessary. Acupuncture, relaxing massage, therapeutic exercises, reflexology will have a good effect on the condition.
