Causes, symptoms and treatment of spasms of the vessels of the head

1 Why there is a vasospasm

The reasons for this phenomenon are diverse, the most common are the following:

• sleep disorders;
• overwork;
• frequent stress and nervous tension;
• lack of oxygen;
• changes in brain activity associated with age;
• smoking;
• the presence of such diseases as osteochondrosis of the neck, vegetovascular dystonia, abnormalities in the work of the kidneys, hypertension.

In some cases, spasms of the head vessels can arise due to simple situations, for example, if a person walks without a headdress during the cold season or drank a lot of alcohol. It happens that strong emotions, even positive ones, can cause a similar phenomenon. It is recommended in any case to remain in a calm and balanced state, so as not to loosen your nervous system.

Most often, spasms in the head disturb meteodependent people. Also, spasms occur in those who have diabetes, suffer from angina pectoris or have bad habits, such as smoking and taking liquor in large quantities.

2 Symptoms of the disease

The main symptom of the manifestation of spasms is headache caused by changes in blood flow. Perhaps dizziness, and if the spasm is strong enough, then additional symptoms may appear, such as:

• decreased activity, a feeling of fatigue and lethargy;
• tinnitus;
• fuzzy image before the eyes;
• increased sweating;
• headache with cough;
• pale complexion;
• pain in the neck;
• numbness of the face;
• nausea( in rare cases, vomiting).

If the case is started and there has not been a proper treatment of the problem for a long time, then such symptoms are possible in the patient, as:

• slurred speech;
• dehydration of the body
• memory impairment;
• loss of consciousness;
• ataxia;
• loss of orientation in space.

3 Diagnosis and treatment methods

To correctly diagnose, the specialist directs the patient to magnetic resonance imaging, then to see the state of the arteries, at what speed the blood flow in the head is carried out and whether there are thrombuses in the vessels, duplex scanning should be performed. To obtain the most reliable information, studies are conducted in contrast mode. The essence of it is that a special contrast medium is injected into the bloodstream. When the patient passes the diagnosis, the doctor on the basis of the diagnosis prescribes a course of treatment and prescribes appropriate medications.

Patient is advised to go for injections to eliminate spasms. They are administered intravenously using No-shpu, Revalgin or Euphyllin. To stimulate metabolic processes and increase the stability of nerve cells, a specialist appoints nootropic drugs. The most famous is Pantogam. It contains gopanthenic acid, has an anticonvulsant property, improves metabolism, restores brain tissue in the presence of injuries.

To relieve nervous tension after experiencing a severe stressful situation, the patient should take antidepressants. It can be Azafen or Amitriptyline.

Cavinton, Actovegin or Vinpocetin are used as correctors for the improvement of cerebral vessels.

Adaptogens play an important role during the treatment - they are certain plants that have a curative effect on the human body as a whole and help it to withstand any whim of the weather. Adaptogens help to strengthen the immune system, allow the patient to easily tolerate any unfavorable condition, for example, it can be hot dry summer or severe frost. Do not forget that each person has its own tolerability of some plants, so you need to consider individual characteristics, and it is better to use these funds only after consulting a specialist.

The most popular is the adaptogen - ginseng. It is used when people who suffer from diabetes mellitus or some disease of the gastrointestinal tract are treated with head vessels. The highest efficiency of ginseng is observed in autumn and winter, at this time it should be consumed. Take it every morning on an empty stomach for 2 tbsp.l., diluted with a little water.

A rather strong adaptogen is Schizandra. It is recommended for people who have a depressive condition, and often against the background of this disturb the spasms of the vessels of the head. It is designed for those who have low blood pressure.

Adaptogen eleutherococcus is an excellent stimulant. It is taken for the prevention of viral diseases, ARVI and influenza. For a tonic effect, it is enough to drink 1 tsp. Eleutherococcus.

With diabetes it is useful to use an adaptogen such as aralia. It is able to greatly reduce the level of glucose in the blood and is found in many drugs against diabetes mellitus. For the inhibitory effect, in order to mitigate the reaction of the nervous system, the recommended dose is not more than 5 drops of tincture, and for the toning up on the body, 15 drops.

To improve blood circulation in the brain, the doctor prescribes such drugs that reduce spasms, such as Papaverin, Dibasol and nicotinic acid.

4 First aid

If a person feels unpleasant sensations in the head, first of all it is necessary to wash with cool water. There will be no excess foot bath also with cold water. It is recommended to drink 200-250 ml of warm water, you can add 1 tsp to it.honey. With light circular motions, massage should be done in the temporal part of the head. To relieve spasm, you should take any antispasmodic drug, for example, Nurofen or Spasmalgon, from simpler remedies you can take Corvalol or a tincture of valerian. For repeated repetition of symptoms, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.

5 Folk remedies

The cabbage leaf, soaked in cold water, relieves pain painfully on the head. If a person is worried about throbbing pain in the temples, then take 2 cloves of garlic, cut them and rub them sore spots. Instead of garlic, you can use lemon balm oil.

Improve the well-being of St. John's wort in combination with valerian, strawberry and calendula flowers. For its preparation, you should take all the ingredients in equal amounts, crush thoroughly, stir and pour 300 ml of boiling water, after 15 minutes drain.

Effectively eliminates spasm infusion of thyme. It is necessary to take 1 tbsp.l.herbs, pour a glass of boiling water, after 10-15 minutes strain and drink in a cold. This infusion is stored for no more than 3 days in the refrigerator.

6 Prevention

The main rule is a complete refusal to drink alcohol and from smoking.

You should adhere to the correct diet, give up fatty and spicy foods, smoked foods, and bring in your diet more fresh fruits and vegetables, sea cabbage, freshly squeezed juices, dress salads not with mayonnaise, but with olive oil. It is necessary to get rid of existing chronic foci of infection in the body, for example, to cure carious teeth. It is recommended to reduce the intake of coffee and strong black tea, replace it with green or herbal.

To improve sleep, you should periodically drink a motherwort or a valerian tincture. You can use other sedatives, such as Sedaphyton or Novopassit.

It is recommended to be more often in the fresh air, to ventilate the room before going to bed, to lead an active lifestyle.

As a preventive agent you can use in the morning on an empty stomach a broth of a dogrose. The dose should not exceed more than 1 cup.

It is advisable to visit a sanatorium after treatment of cerebral angiospasm, undergo a course of neck and occipital massage, there will not be too much reflexotherapy.