Neurocirculatory dystonia is a complex of diseases when the activity of the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems is disrupted. A similar pathology is most often diagnosed in young women.
Symptoms of neurocirculatory dystonia
The symptoms of this disease are many and they are divided into several groups:
1. From the side of the cardiovascular system:
- aching and stitching pain in the heart;
- pulsation of the vessels of the neck and head;
- possible swelling of the face in the morning.
2. From the respiratory system:
- dyspnea with fast walking;
- sensation of a lump in the throat;
- feeling of incomplete inspiration;
- the impossibility of being in a poorly ventilated, stuffy room;
- fear of suffocation.
3. From the side of the nervous system:
- headache;
- fainting ;
- dizziness;
- darkening in the eyes.
With this disease, vegetative crises are possible. They usually happen at night and can last for 30 minutes to 3 hours. With them, several of the above symptoms are possible at once, besides, liquid stools, frequent urination, sweating may be added. Maybe even slightly rise in temperature. In this case, hands and feet on the contrary will freeze.
Neurocirculatory dystonia (NDC) can be of several types. Let us consider briefly each of these types of illness.
Neurocirculatory dystonia by hypertonic type
This disease is characterized by episodes of high blood pressure (BP). At what state of health thus can not worsen. And sometimes the increase in blood pressure is accompanied by rapid heartbeat, headache or increased fatigue.
Neurocirculatory dystonia by hypotonic type
This type of dystonia is manifested by a decrease in the function of the sympathetic nervous system, chronic vascular insufficiency. In this case, patients complain that they are quickly tired, their feet and hands are cold. In this case, syncope is possible. Those suffering from this type of NCD often have pale skin, and palms are moist and cold.
Neurocirculatory dystonia according to cardiac type
Patients suffering from this type of NDC complain of palpitations, shortness of breath with minor physical exertion. At the same time, blood pressure may not change significantly. Patients most often have tachycardia, respiratory arrhythmia.
Neurocirculatory dystonia by mixed type
With this type of NDC, patients have symptoms that are characteristic of various types of the disease.
Causes of neurocirculatory dystonia
Various factors contribute to the development of this disease:
- in adolescence, it is often the imperfection of the neuroendocrine mechanism of regulation of vegetative processes;
- In the pubertal period, the disease is usually preceded by increased physical or psychological stress;
- lack of sleep;
- overwork;
- mental trauma;
- wrong way of life.
Also, this disease often occurs during periods of hormonal reorganization. And in a number of patients, a hereditary factor plays a leading role.
Treatment of neurocirculatory dystonia
Recently, in the treatment of NDC, non-drug treatment methods have been preferred. Most often recommend:
- normalize the way of life;
- carry out hardening procedures;
- do physical education;
- Healthy food;
- to refuse from bad habits.
Also, a positive effect is provided by sanatorium treatment, physiotherapy, balneotherapy.
If the symptoms are sufficiently pronounced and manifested as irritability and sleep disturbances, the patients are prescribed
The electrosleep has a positive effect on the nervous system. Usually appoint 15 sessions lasting 30-40 minutes.
Equally useful are the water treatments - douches, wet wraps and various showers. Well calmed coniferous, valerian baths lasting up to 15 minutes. Optimum for such baths is a temperature of 36-37 degrees.
Also, patients with CNS are shown massages - restorative, as well as point. Another very well proven in this disease is acupuncture.