VSD ( vegeto -vascular dystonia) is a complex of various clinical manifestations associated with the failure of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. Highlighting the types of VSD, most experts prefer to use the classification of Professor Makolkin, based on the symptomatology of the peripheral vessels (changes in blood pressure and skin appearance, overall health). According to this classification, distinguish VSD by hypertonic, hypotonic and mixed type.
Symptoms of an AVR in a mixed type
Syndrome VSD on a mixed type, primarily manifested by sudden jumps in blood pressure, then to a greater or lesser extent, and its stabilization without taking medications. As a rule, the pressure decreases in the mornings and rises late in the evening. In this case, specialists can not detect any pathological abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels.
In addition, mixed type MZD can be characterized by the following features:
- dizziness, frequent headaches of a pressing or pulsating nature;
- general weakness, lethargy, fatigue;
- irritability, anxiety, apathy;
- pain in the chest, similar to the heart;
- fluctuations in the rhythm of the heart, acceleration or slowing of the pulse;
- shortness of breath, difficulty breathing;
- loss of appetite, nausea;
- the appearance of "flies" before the eyes;
- sleep disorders (frequent awakenings, insomnia , daytime sleepiness);
- meteorology, heat intolerance.
The listed symptoms significantly worsen the quality of life, create obstacles to social adaptation, cause mental disorders. In some patients with a diagnosis of VSD on a mixed type, there are vegetative crises that have such manifestations:
- trembling, impaired coordination of movements;
- chills;
- temporary impairment of vision, hearing and speech.
Causes VSD by mixed type
The appearance of VSD on a mixed type is associated with a violation of the vegetative system, which is responsible for maintaining internal balance in the body. Very often this syndrome is transmitted genetically, sometimes occurs against the background of endocrine, neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
Other factors predisposing to the development of the VSD according to the mixed type are:
- periods of hormonal adjustment (pregnancy, childbirth, etc.);
- sedentary lifestyle;
- infection, cervical osteochondrosis;
- psychoemotional stress;
- brain trauma;
- radiation, vibration effects;
- abuse of alcoholic beverages, etc.
Treatment of an AVR by a mixed type
VSD in a mixed type is difficult to treat, especially drug therapy, because its symptoms are changeable and diverse. Therefore, in most cases, medications for this diagnosis are not prescribed at all. First of all, patients are advised to avoid stressful situations and excessive physical exertion, observe sleep and rest regimes, adhere to a rational diet and abandon bad habits. Are appointed:
- physiotherapy;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- acupuncture and other methods aimed at strengthening the body as a whole.
The greatest effectiveness in the treatment of VSD on a mixed type have psychotherapeutic methods. Patients with the help of a specialist are required to learn to resist their fears and anxieties that cause a depressive condition and thereby provoke new attacks. It is necessary to control one's emotional state, learn to calm down in difficult situations, to guard against unpleasant moments happening around.