How is vegetative-vascular dystonia manifested and dangerous in pregnancy?

1 Characteristics of the disease

Vegeto-vascular dystonia is a complex of symptoms caused by disorders in the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system plays a very important role in the body. It is she who regulates all the physiological processes taking place in each human body and is responsible for their normal functioning. Under its influence are physiological processes from body temperature to respiratory rate.

Primary action is exerted on the peripheral nerves. Significantly affected by the heart and blood vessels. The most common example of VSD can be the dystonia of the vessels of the brain.

2 Symptoms of the disease

With such a disease as vegetative-vascular dystonia, the following symptoms are observed:

• headaches that have a long-lasting character;
• permanent fatigue;
• rapid heart muscle work,
• dizziness;
• arrhythmia;
• meteosensitivity;
• disorders in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• anxiety;
• an inexplicable sense of fear;
• panic attacks;
• numbness or tingling in various parts of the body;
• nausea;
• dilated pupils;
• insomnia;
• shortness of breath;
• temperature fluctuations of the body.

The symptomatology of the VSD is largely influenced by the human constitution, its physiological characteristics. So, people with low weight suffer from low blood pressure, or hypotension. Often there are syncope and anemia. Obese people, on the contrary, are prone to high blood pressure, or hypertension, suffer swelling and sweating. The intermediate niche is occupied by patients who experience all manifestations of significant pressure fluctuations up to the collapse.

The presence of several symptoms from the list is already an occasion to consult a specialist. Such problems are dealt with by neurologists, neuropathologists, cardiologists and phlebologists. Not so long ago there was even a separate expert - vegetologist.

If such symptoms for most people are not an excuse to seek help, then for pregnant women it becomes a necessity, because they have a double sensitivity to such disorders.

3 Causes of pathology

There are many reasons for VSD, but in pregnancy the most significant are the following:

• hormonal changes in the body;
• stress conditions during this period.

To other not less important reasons it is possible to carry:

• hereditary predisposition;
• mental and physical overload;
• disruption of the endocrine system;
• pathology of brain activity;
• allergic reactions;
• neuroses;
• acclimatization;
• change of residence;
• diseases of internal organs in a chronic stage;
• smoking;
• caffeine abuse in large doses.

4 Diagnostic measures

Depending on the symptomatology, the VSD can be classified into several types:

1. Cardiac. The nature of the symptoms is associated with a violation of the cardiovascular system. In another way, the cardiac type of VSD is called normotensive or cardiac.
2. Hypotensive. It is associated with a decrease in pressure and syncope.
3. Hypertensive VSD.Characterized by headaches and increased pressure.

Diagnosis of the AVR and determination of its type can be performed only by a physician according to the received detailed analyzes and conclusions of narrow specialists. However, the full picture of the disease is difficult to compile, and to classify all the symptoms as signs only of vegetative-vascular dystonia is stupid and unprofessional.

5 Therapeutic actions of

The treatment of AVI in pregnant women is complicated by the fact that most medications can not be consumed during this period - the risk of complications in the development of the child is great. Therefore, doctors have to prescribe only the most harmless drugs or hope for folk remedies and alternative methods of treatment.

Stress during pregnancy help to remove tinctures on herbs, among which valerian, motherwort, hawthorn. Dosage and treatment are calculated only by the attending physician. The experiment itself in this situation is strictly prohibited.

You can take vitamins, soothing decoctions and phyto-tea, if they are not included by the doctor in the list of contraindications.

Very important is the emotional state of a woman waiting for a child. In this period, she is very vulnerable. Symptoms such as tearfulness, mood swings, irritability, unreasonable fear and anxiety can lead to depression. It is necessary to learn to relax. To do this, procedures of color therapy, aromatherapy, listening to your favorite music, meditative practices are suitable. A massage or self-massage is good.

Frequent walks in the fresh air will also bring positive results.

It is not superfluous to be gradually tempering.

Future moms should be careful not to overwork, to observe the regimes of work and rest, to avoid conflict and stressful situations. If the condition does not allow you to work, you can go to an early maternity leave or allow yourself frequent breaks.

Full nutrition, rich in vitamins and beneficial microelements, can prevent symptoms such as anemia and dizziness.

Only an experienced specialist will be able to distinguish VSD from mild ailment during pregnancy.

This can be a decisive factor for the normal course of pregnancy and lung labor without complications.