VSD Attack - What To Do And How To Remove It?

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VSD attack - what to do and how to remove it?

An attack of VSD is a pronounced manifestation of such a functional disorder as vegetative-vascular dystonia. The crisis is characterized by an irregular heartbeat, sweating, headache and / or heartache, as well as other individual symptoms. Dystonic attacks not only significantly worsen the quality of a person's life, but also carry a certain threat - for example, an unexpected loss of consciousness, a sharp increase in blood pressure, the development of persistent neuroses.

By itself, VSD is not a disease, but just a failure of autonomic nervous regulation. However, with a combination of certain factors, this functional disorder can cause the development of many dangerous conditions. If there is no treatment for VSD, then the attacks will become more frequent, and their manifestations will become more pronounced over time.

Experts call attacks of dystonia crises, which characterizes the severity of the patient's condition at the time of exacerbation.

Content:

• Symptoms of an attack of VSD
• Causes of seizures with VSD
• Is it possible to cope with an attack of VSD on your own?
• What to do if an VSD attack happened at night?
• Medicinal elimination of VSD attacks
• Prevention of attacks of VSD

Symptoms of an attack of VSD

An attack of vegetative-vascular dystonia can proceed in different ways. It depends on what type of disease develops. The following options are possible:

1. Hypertensive attack of VSD. It is also called a sympathoadrenal crisis:

   • Blood pressure rises sharply. The systolic indicator can reach 140-180 mm. rt. Art.
   • The heart rate increases to 140 beats per minute.
   • There are severe headaches that are pulsating in nature.
   • The body temperature may rise to febrile levels.
   • Other symptoms of an attack: increased sweating, redness of the face and neck, chills, trembling in the limbs, general weakness.

2. Antihypertensive attack of VSD or vagoinsular crisis:

   • Blood pressure drops sharply. Its upper boundaries can remain at 80 mm. rt. Art.
   • The heart rate also drops.
   • A person has a feeling of lack of air, a feeling of a lump in the throat may appear. This causes a panic fear of imminent death.
   • Other symptoms: dizziness, lethargy, weakness, painful sensations in the abdomen and in the region of the heart, nausea and vomiting, loss of consciousness, pallor of the skin.

3. Cardiac attack of VSD:

   • Painful sensations in the region of the heart.
   • Increased or decreased heart rate.
   • A person begins to clearly feel the beating of his own heart, which should not normally happen.
   • The patient has a panic fear of an imminent cardiac arrest or rupture.

4. Vegetative-vestibular:

   • The onset of the attack is abrupt, accompanied by vomiting.
   • Severe dizziness appears.
   • Blood pressure rises and falls sharply.

Depending on the severity of the attack, the duration will vary. A mild crisis takes about 5 minutes, and severe attacks can last for 4-8 hours. After their completion, a person has postcrisis asthenia for a long time, which can pursue him for several days.

Causes of seizures with VSD

The mechanism of development of an attack against the background of dystonia is explained by an increase in the concentration of adrenaline, steroid hormones and acetylcholine in the body.

The factors that can provoke another crisis are:

• Emotional overload;
• Physical overwork;
• Poisoning of the body;
• Violation of the usual daily routine;
• Overheating or hypothermia;
• Injury;
• Exhaustion on the background of diet or after a serious illness.

Is it possible to cope with an attack of VSD on your own?

If a person knows about the problems he has in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, then in some cases he is able to cope with the attacks of the disease on his own. When the crisis is mild, you can try to normalize your well-being at home. The main thing to remember is that an attack of VSD does not pose a threat to life, and fear only aggravates its course. In case of a prolonged crisis, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Algorithm of actions to be taken in case of an attack of VSD:

• First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the factor that provoked the attack. Often it is caused by a strong emotional shock, fright, quarrel or other external stimulus that affects the nervous system.
• A person needs an influx of fresh air. To do this, you need to open a window or a window, unbutton the collar on the shirt, remove from the neck any items of clothing that contribute to breathing problems.
• With an increase in blood pressure, you can put a Captopril tablet (0.25 mg) under the tongue and dissolve.
• With a decrease in blood pressure, you need to take a tonic, for example, tincture of Eleutherococcus, or drink a cup of coffee. Betaserc 8-24 mg, 2-3 times a day will help to get rid of dizziness.

• It is necessary to lie down, this will improve cerebral circulation and reduce the negative manifestations of the crisis. If this is not possible, then you need to take a sitting position. This will prevent injury from fainting.
• If a migraine attack develops, then you should go to a quiet place where there are no external stimuli such as bright light or loud noise.
• A warm blanket or a foot bath of hot water can help cope with the chills.
• Sweet food helps to get rid of sudden weakness. Therefore, you can eat candy or suck a spoonful of honey in your mouth, washed down with weak tea.
• You need to try to take control of your emotions, try to calm down, think about something abstract. Scientists have found that mental visualization of winter landscapes effectively relieves stress.
• When you cannot cope with the excitement on your own, you should take a sedative. It can be valerian or motherwort extract.
• You can drink a glass of water, but not in one gulp, but in slow sips.
• You can close your eyes and massage your covered eyelids with your fingertips.
• Breathing in the stomach, massage of the temporal region and fingertips helps to cope well with excitement.
• If you cannot cope with the symptoms of a crisis on your own, then you need to call an ambulance.

It should be understood that without professional treatment, VSD attacks will become more frequent and gain strength. Therefore, you need to visit a neurologist and together with him choose the optimal treatment regimen. In addition, the doctor will tell you how to behave during the next crisis and with what drugs you can normalize your own condition. It should be noted that poor-quality first aid during an attack will lead to its protracted course.

What to do if an VSD attack happened at night?

An attack of VSD can happen at night. It is characterized by breathing disorders, heart sinking, which makes a person wake up sharply. This state inevitably leads to panic, to increased anxiety.

If there is no one around to help, you should try to calm down, get out of bed and take a sedative. It can be Persen, Novopassit, valerian extract, etc.

Breathing exercises are good for eliminating panic. Inhalation should be deep and smooth, eyes should be closed, and thoughts should be transferred to a calm channel. If the attack is mild, the person is likely to fall asleep very quickly.

If during a night attack there are pains in the heart, blood pressure rises, or, on the contrary, sharply drops, then you need to call an ambulance. Especially if these symptoms do not go away for a long time. The doctors who come to the call are likely to give the person an injection of Relanium, which will slow down the activity of the sympathoadrenal system. An injection of Verapamil or Obsidan is also possible. Such drugs should not be administered on their own, since there is a possibility of an erroneous diagnosis.

It is imperative to inform your doctor that crises caused by VSD occur at night. The fact is that even short-term cardiac arrest has a negative effect on the cells of the brain and other organs. A regular increase in blood pressure against the background of dystonia can lead to the development of hypertension with all the accompanying complications.

Medicinal elimination of VSD attacks

You should not take certain medications on your own. They should be recommended by a doctor, based on the underlying cause that triggered the development of VSD.

So, you may need to take drugs that increase or lower blood pressure, or use drugs to normalize the function of the thyroid gland.

Doctors actively use methods such as:

• Physiotherapy;
• Taking vitamin and mineral complexes;
• Spa treatment;
• Massage;
• Physiotherapy.

Prevention of attacks of VSD

In order to prevent the development of attacks of vegetative-vascular dystonia or reduce their frequency, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Allocate enough time to rest.
• Observe the daily routine.
• Try to avoid stressful situations.
• Avoid overheating in the sun.
• Always have a bottle of clean, still water with you.
• Do not leave home without sedative medications.
• Lead a healthy lifestyle.
• To refuse from bad habits.
• If the doctor prescribes medication, then you must clearly follow his recommendations.
• Mental and physical overstrain is strictly prohibited.

It is important to adhere to proper nutrition, which will not only prevent attacks of VSD, but also reduce their severity.

Author of the article: Sokov Andrey Vladimirovich | Neurologist

Education: In 2005 completed an internship at the IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University and received a diploma in Neurology. In 2009, completed postgraduate studies in the specialty "Nervous diseases".