If you have recently been bothered by unreasonable headaches that focus on the forehead and occiput, as well as tinnitus and vomiting, then you can safely say that you have all the symptoms of vasoconstriction in the cervical region. The cause of atherosclerosis are cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels that feed the brain. They interfere with the passage of a sufficient amount of blood, because of what its volume in the brain decreases, which provokes the appearance of pain, which is only a signal about the appearance of the disease, and its consequences can be:
- decreased memory;
- inattention;
- impairment of the work of mental activity and so on.
Forms of arteriosclerosis of the neck
Narrowing of the vessels of the cervical region can proceed in two forms:
- acute;
- chronic.
The acute form is quite dangerous, because a cerebral infarction or hemorrhagic stroke (cerebral hemorrhage) may develop on its background. Quite often, these diseases are the cause of an imminent death. Manifestation of the disease begins with the appearance of fatigue when performing a small amount of work, shortly afterwards there are headaches, dizziness is possible.
The chronic form of narrowing of the vessels of the cervical region has a more obvious clinical picture, which is divided into three stages:
- During the first stage, the patient has decreased ability to work, which can be tied to a variety of factors, so not all people hurry to the doctor, having this symptom.
- In the second stage, the state of the body worsens - the work of the urinary system or locomotor system is disrupted. The last symptom is more visible to others, as it provokes a change in gait.
- The third stage worsens the work of the brain: the patient is disrupted coordination, it becomes slow, the locomotor apparatus almost completely ceases to function, and often the mood changes. The listed symptoms last no more than 24 hours.
In case of manifestation of the disease, immediately consult a doctor, and do not take analgesics to relieve pain.
How to treat vasoconstriction?
Medication often lasts the rest of the patient's life. After examining the therapist, neurologist and cardiologist, drug therapy is prescribed, which may include a number of drugs:
- drugs that are part of the statin group (Mefakor);
- group of fibrates (Atromide, Clofibrate);
- antidepressants;
- tranquilizers, necessary to relieve the feeling of anxiety;
- antioxidants .
All these drugs in the complex are able to relieve the symptoms of the disease, and in the future to cure it.
To prevent and treat narrowing of the vessels of the cervical region, folk remedies can be used. For this, Hawthorn is very suitable. Berries can be brewed with tea or cook a decoction. For this you need:
- Two tablespoons of a mixture of flowers and hawthorn berries and pour a boiled glass of water.
- After the broth is infused, take it one tablespoon before eating.