Heaviness in the head and frequent pains, accompanied by dizziness, for some people have become familiar phenomena. Writing off everything for fatigue and unfavorable weather conditions, people do not even think that these symptoms are a reason to think about treating the narrowing of the vessels of the brain. This problem is called atherosclerosis. Provokes its development many different factors. And timely treatment safely saves patients from all the unpleasant manifestations of the disease.
Causes and symptoms of constriction of cerebral vessels
Atherosclerosis develops mainly due to the fact that cholesterol plaques are formed on the walls of blood vessels, through which blood is delivered to the brain. Of course, at the same time, the throughput of arteries decreases, and the brain receives less than a certain amount of vital nutrients. And this, in turn, provokes the emergence of all the main symptoms of the disease.
The most common causes of narrowing of cerebral vessels, according to experts, include the following:
- abuse of unhealthy foods (in particular, fatty and too salty foods);
- sedentary lifestyle;
- frequent stress;
- moral and physical stress, fatigue;
- acute shortage of fresh air;
- poor environmental conditions of life;
- overweight;
- some diseases;
- hereditary predisposition.
The fact that you need treatment for narrowing the vessels of the brain, you can guess by recruiting certain symptoms. The latter may vary somewhat depending on the stage of atherosclerosis:
- The most harmless first stage of an ailment is difficult to recognize, because often it is asymptomatic. Thus the person can become more irritable and nervous, but in most cases it is written off to overfatigue or lack of sleep.
- In the second stage, the irritability becomes more pronounced and is accompanied by sharp changes in mood. The patient often suffers from headaches and migraines. Often there are discrepancies in the work of individual organs. Some patients change their gait, others start to run to the toilet more often.
- The third stage of constriction of cerebral vessels is characterized by vivid symptomatology and requires serious treatment. Violation of coordination of movements and possible discomfort in the work of the musculoskeletal system. Very often, ailment causes loss of vision and speech disorders.
Treatment of constriction of cerebral vessels with medications
If at one time atherosclerosis was considered a disease of "those over 50", today the disease is often diagnosed in young people. Regardless of age, the treatment of vasoconstriction is complex. And it is important to understand that it will continue at best for several months, and even for life.
To combat the disease, statins, fibrates, resins, tranquilizers, antioxidants, antidepressants are used. The most popular medicines:
- Mefakor;
- Clofibrate;
- Lovostatin;
- Amitriptyline;
- Phenosephases;
- Actovegin;
- Cavinton ;
- Diazepam;
- Eufillin;
- Selenium;
- Atromide;
- Zocor;
- Papaverine;
- Cerebrasin;
- Mevakos;
- Vazilip;
- Simvastatin.
Treatment of constriction of cerebral vessels by folk remedies
Extremely useful sea buckthorn oil. For two weeks, experts recommend drinking one teaspoon of it three times a day before eating. In a month the course can be repeated.
Helps to expand the vessels of hawthorn. Dry berries with flowers can be brewed and drunk instead of tea.
If possible, honey should be consumed in pine buds.