Insidious disease: all about the treatment of VVD in adults

The diagnosis of VVD (vegetovascular, neurocirculatory dystonia) is made only by doctors in the post-Soviet space. In the rest of the world, autonomic dysfunction is not considered a disease, since in this case about 70% of adults and about 20% of children will have to be recognized as sick. The disorder is typical mainly for residents of large cities who suffer from fuss, poor ecology, noise and stress. Treatment of VVD in  adults should begin with lifestyle changes, otherwise medications will be powerless.

• How does  how dangerous is vegetovascular dystonia
• Treatment of VVD in adults — 5 important lifestyle changes
• How to alleviate the condition during an IRR crisis
• Highlights on treatment of VVD and first aid in crises

How is it manifested and what is the danger of vegetovascular dystonia

VSD — this is a whole complex of functional disorders arising from disruption of the autonomic nervous system.

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Main symptoms:

• Headaches, lethargy, weakness. The person feels exhausted even after a long sleep.

• Impaired memory and concentration.Distractedness and forgetfulness — permanent satellites of the VVD.

• Apathy. If you for a long time experience indifference, unwillingness to do anything, you should see a doctor.

• Differences in temperature and pressure. They occur without obvious causes, most often in autumn and winter.

• Nausea. Due to the poor functioning of the digestive tract, nausea can occur after each meal.

All of the above symptoms may also indicate other diseases, so it is advisable to visit a doctor, get tested and undergo an examination in order to make an accurate diagnosis. If this is indeed vegetative dystonia, it should be treated, because the disorder is constantly progressing and can cause a stroke.

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Treatment of VVD in adults — 5 important lifestyle changes

VVD must be eliminated, because the disease worsens the blood supply, all organs and systems suffer. Drug treatment of VVD in adults usually consists of taking sedative and nootropic drugs, tranquilizers, antidepressants, beta-blockers.

Ginkgo biloba based preparations give good results. Often, doctors recommend tinctures of ginseng, leuzea, eleutherococcus, hawthorn, mint, valerian, lemon balm, jasmine, oregano, St. John's wort, sweet clover. The choice of medicinal herbs depends on the blood pressure indicators of a particular patient.

Drugs & herbs — this is wonderful. They really give a good effect, but if the lifestyle is not corrected, the condition will gradually worsen. Let's figure out what changes will benefit 

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1. Food — the first thing to take care of when VVD

Sometimes even simple nutritional adjustments can produce great results. You should abandon & nbsp; canned food, semi-finished products, smoked meats and & nbsp; other products containing a large number of chemical additives. Salt and caffeine provoke pressure drops, which can lead to an attack, so it is also better to limit or exclude them from the diet. Spicy and fatty foods are prohibited.

And what is possible? All products with a high content of B vitamins. These are vegetables, fruits, eggs, cereals, milk, fish and meat. Having improved your diet, you will quickly notice positive changes in your mood, well-being.

2. Feasible physical activity to strengthen blood vessels

Ideal — physiotherapy exercises under the supervision of a doctor. With VSD, you can not overexert. Swimming, walking, cycling give good results. And  it's better to refuse running and strength loads. Charging, breathing exercises and yoga classes are required. This will help to constantly maintain muscle tone and find peace of mind.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the breathing exercise, which improves the condition within a few weeks:

• Close one nostril, inhale deeply.

• Hold your breath for as long as you can.

• Exhale by closing the other nostril.

This exercise should be done for 15 minutes every day. It gives quick results and prevents seizures.

3. Physiotherapeutic procedures for vegetovascular dystonia

Physiotherapy is considered as an element of complex treatment. With VVD, the following procedures improve the condition:

• Electrophoresis for vasodilatation. The drugs to be manipulated must be selected by a doctor.

• Electro sleep. Normalizes the state, relieves tension.

• Contrast shower. Perfectly tones, restores vigor.

• Baths. Coniferous and radon soothe, and dry and pearl tone up.

A set of procedures is prescribed by a doctor, taking into account blood pressure, the characteristics of the patient's cardiovascular system. Professional massage will be useful. For headaches, acupuncture can be used.

How to alleviate the condition during an IRR crisis

Severe stress, weather changes or menstruation in women can provoke crises. They come in different types, and the ways to help them vary:

• Adrenal. With such a crisis, the heartbeat quickens, the head hurts a lot, tremors appear, and pressure rises. You need to take 6 deep breaths, holding your breath for a few seconds, massage your eyes and clavicle area with your knuckles. If possible, put a mustard plaster on the back of your neck.

• Vagoinsular. Signs: dizziness, throbbing pain in the temple, weakness, sweating, flatulence, diarrhea, pressure drop. First aid: massage of the center of the foot, ears. Strong sweet tea helps a lot.

Mixed crises often occur. In such cases, you need to decide which symptoms are more pronounced, and eliminate them.

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Highlights on treatment of VVD and first aid in crises

If you have noted alarming symptoms, do not self-medicate: it is dangerous. See doctor. The following ways will help to cope with the disease:

• When a crisis occurs, determine what type it and and act accordingly.

• Take the medicines prescribed by your doctor. Pay attention to medicinal herbs.

• Healthy diet. Sometimes this is enough to forget about seizures.

• Go in for sports. Yoga, walking, breathing exercises and a pool work wonders. Main — without bigotry.

• Physiotherapy. If the doctor prescribes a course of procedures, it is worth taking it.

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The main secret of good health — peace of mind. Think positively and it will prevent many diseases.

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