What to do with vegetative-vascular dystonia in pregnant women

Since the body of a pregnant woman is subjected to increased stress, this often leads to various pathologies and exacerbation of chronic diseases. The weakening of the body and immunity can be the primary source of the development of VVD during pregnancy (vegetovascular dystonia). When the disease disrupts the work of the autonomic nervous system, which adversely affects the health and well-being of the expectant mother, as well as the fetus itself. Experts warn that in order to get rid of the disease, a woman needs to take medication and change her lifestyle.

Characteristics of the pathology

Vegetovascular dystonia is a pathology in which failures occur in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. Currently, doctors still cannot give an exact answer, what exactly provokes the occurrence of this disease. It is important to understand that the vegetative system is responsible for almost all processes occurring in the human body, so its dysfunction can lead to a variety of pathologies. If a woman carrying a child was given such a diagnosis, this indicates that pathological processes are observed in vital organs and systems that can worsen the condition of the mother and fetus herself.

1. Parasympathetic. The functioning of the myocardium largely depends on this department. The parasympathetic department slows down the heart rate, increases the diameter of the capillaries and speeds up metabolic processes.
2. Sympathetic. Increases blood pressure, increases the frequency of myocardial contractions, contributes to the normalization of the digestive tract.

If the vegetative system functions properly, these departments will function harmoniously, so that the human body will be able to adapt to any environmental conditions.

But if an imbalance occurs in any of the departments, the body will become vulnerable. That is why it is impossible to ignore the violation, especially if the woman is in a position.

Forms of the disease

In international medicine, there are 3 forms of the disease, which differ in symptoms and course.

• hypotonic type. The main characteristic of this form of the disease is low blood pressure. IRR of the hypotonic type is always accompanied by blanching of the epidermis on the trunk and face, and an accelerated rate of respiration. A woman may feel short of breath and complain that she cannot breathe fully. Doctors assure that this form of the disease often develops in young ladies with calcium deficiency. In the absence of proper treatment, the disease will begin to progress, which can contribute to the development of anemia and placental insufficiency. If a woman in position suffered from hypotonic VVD, the baby may be born in poor health, it will not gain weight well and be constantly sick;
• hypertonic type. An expectant mother suffering from this ailment experiences a severe headache and periodic clouding of her eyes. The deviation entails an increase in blood pressure, which can provoke severe swelling of the lower extremities. To eliminate the symptoms, it is not necessary to resort to the help of modern medicines, it is enough to change your lifestyle, eliminate stress and get enough sleep. If timely treatment is not provided, the pathology can provoke the occurrence of severe toxicosis by the end of pregnancy, as well as circulatory dysfunction and early placental abruption. As statistics show, the disease is characteristic of young ladies suffering from overweight;
• mixed type. It is considered the most common and is diagnosed in more than 50% of patients. With a mixed form of the disease, low blood pressure will periodically be replaced by hypertension. The disease can be accompanied by anemia of the arms and legs, periodic heartburn and frequent headaches. Also, many women complain of nausea. To regulate the condition, a woman needs to fully eat, get enough sleep and spend a lot of time in the fresh air.

The main causes of occurrence

Every person faces different life situations every day. Daily events can be not only positive, but also negative. As you know, the period of bearing a child is accompanied by a restructuring of the hormonal background, as a result of which many women become emotionally unstable. Such a state often leads to a biased assessment of what is happening, which contributes to the appearance of stress. Taken together, all this leads to a disorder of the nervous system, which directly affects each of the departments of the autonomic nervous system.

• constant stress and emotional experiences;
• sleep problems, insomnia, lack of sleep;
• tobacco addiction;
• excessive consumption of strong natural coffee;
• overwork, chronic fatigue;
• physical inactivity.

Experts assure that due to the timely lifestyle, almost every person falls into the risk group. And since during pregnancy a woman’s production of sex hormones is disrupted, which affect the functioning of the vascular system, the likelihood of pathology increases several times.

To minimize the risk of developing the disease, gynecologists advise all women to have a good rest, not to participate in disputes and conflicts, and not to be nervous in vain.

Symptoms

Vegetovascular dystonia may be accompanied by various signs, which will differ slightly depending on the type and course of the disease. Unlike most other pathologies, VVD does not entail tissue damage, but is accompanied by neurotic disorders caused by dysfunction of internal organs.

The main signs of pathology:

1. Frequent jumps in blood pressure. Pressure drops can be observed almost every 2-3 days.
2. A slight increase in body temperature in the late afternoon. This condition may be accompanied by excessive sweating or chills.
3. Interruptions in the work of the gastrointestinal tract, bloating, violation of the stool.
4. Hand tremor.
5. Discomfort and pain in the muscles, as well as discomfort can be observed in the myocardial region.
6. Frequent dizziness, turning into a pre-fainting state.
7. Apathy for what is happening.
8. Constant feeling of fatigue.
9. Slight swelling of the lower extremities.
10. Fearfulness.
11. Irritability changing to tearfulness.
12. Breathlessness, feeling short of breath.

If the disease proceeds in too bright form, harm will be done not only to the health of the mother, but also to the fetus. To prevent such complications, therapy should be started when the first signs of the disease appear.

Danger for the unborn baby

Many women who are expecting a baby ask leading doctors how dangerous this disease is and whether it can harm the fetus. Experts assure that VVD can be both completely safe for the baby and negatively affect the ongoing pregnancy.

If the symptoms of the disease are mild and make themselves felt with a certain frequency, a woman can not worry about the health of the baby. All that needs to be done in such a situation is to periodically visit a leading gynecologist and undergo scheduled examinations.

A threat to the health of the baby exists only if the disease is severe.

• the appearance of anemia, placental insufficiency, slow development and weight gain. These deviations often occur against the background of hypotonic VVD;
• the appearance of late toxicosis followed by preeclampsia, the occurrence of problems with placental blood flow, premature detachment of the placenta;
• development of uterine hypertonicity, the likelihood of miscarriage. The risk of these disorders increases if a woman suffers from a mixed type of vegetovascular dystonia.

Doctors warn that it is rather problematic to predict how the pregnancy will continue against the background of VVD, since the course of the disease largely depends on the individual characteristics of the organism, as well as on the presence of chronic disorders.

Diagnostics

To begin treatment and give recommendations for eliminating the disease, it is necessary to make a competent diagnosis. It is important to remember that the manifestation of vegetovascular dystonia is similar to other pathologies, so it is very easy to confuse it with other diseases. To identify the overall clinical picture, the doctor first conducts a physiological examination of the patient, as well as collecting an anamnesis and complaints.

1. Electrocardiogram.
2. Ultrasonography.
3. CT or MRI of the brain.

Doctors warn that the diagnosis of "vegetovascular dystonia" is made only after the doctor confirms the absence of other organic pathologies in a pregnant woman.

Treatment Methods

To eliminate the pathology, a variety of methods of treatment can be used. If the disease is detected at the initial stage, it will be possible to get rid of it by adjusting the lifestyle and using alternative methods of treatment. But even if the symptoms of the disease practically do not cause discomfort to a woman, self-medication is prohibited in any case. Doctors warn expectant mothers that even infusions and decoctions based on medicinal plants can provoke various complications. That is why it is necessary to use such methods of treatment only after the agreement and approval of the leading gynecologist.

In 70% of cases, drug therapy is prescribed to combat VVD. But since the body of a pregnant woman is weakened and vulnerable, the use of standard drugs prescribed for the treatment of VVD will have to be abandoned (tranquilizers, antipsychotics). Such drugs can have a particularly negative impact on the baby's condition when taken in the first trimester. Such medicines are prescribed in the rarest cases, if the disease occurs with multiple complications.

1. Novopassit.
2. Persen.
3. Motherwort Forte.

As auxiliary drugs, multivitamin complexes with a high content of vitamin B and drugs that prevent the occurrence of preeclampsia can also be prescribed.

1. Pyrininol.
2. diazepam.
3. Sonapax.

Dosage and duration of treatment are selected individually for each patient.

Folk ways

Recipes known for a long time will also help alleviate the condition with vegetovascular dystonia and reduce the symptoms of the disease. But we must remember that they act much more slowly than medicines, so the improvement in the condition will appear no earlier than after 10-14 days.

• a decoction based on Rhodiola. To prepare it in equal proportions, you need to mix pink rhodiola and mistletoe. 15 g of the collection is required to pour 300 ml of boiling water and put to languish over a slow fire. After 15 minutes, the liquid must be removed from the heat, let it cool. This medicine is taken one hour before bedtime;
• herbal tincture. 15 g of chicory should be mixed with the same amount of dandelion and cornflower flowers. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the herbs, close the lid and leave to infuse overnight. The remedy should be taken three times a day, 50 ml 30 minutes before meals;
• in 100 ml of fresh carrot juice, add 20 g of linden honey and 2 tablespoons of red wine. All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed with each other, the medicine must be consumed during the day.

The minimum duration of treatment with folk methods is 2 weeks.

General recommendations

In order for the therapy of the disease to be successful, it is necessary to identify what exactly provoked its occurrence.

• The first step is to regulate the daily routine. Experts advise going to bed and waking up at the same time;
• in the evenings it is necessary to take long walks in the fresh air;
• wake up, you need to do exercises. Even the simplest physical exercises will help fill the body with energy for the whole day and improve mood;
• in the evening you need to perform self-massage. Manual exposure to the face, hands and lower limbs will help eliminate fatigue after a day's work.

Many doctors also advise pregnant women to practice aromatherapy.

Preventive measures

To prevent the development of VVD during pregnancy, the first thing a woman needs to isolate herself from stress and nervous experiences. It must be remembered that even a slight negative impact on the body can adversely affect not only the health of the mother, but also the baby.

1. A woman needs to lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain minimal physical activity.
2. Regardless of the situation, you need to maintain a positive attitude and believe only in the good.
3. After the conception of a child, it is required to abandon all bad habits.
4. If mood swings appear with a certain frequency and a woman cannot cope with them on her own, it is recommended to visit a psychologist who will help to understand the situation.
5. A couple of times a week it is recommended to go to the pool or take yoga courses.
6. To reduce the likelihood of developing complications caused by the upcoming birth, a woman needs to undergo prenatal preparation.
7. Daily sleep should be at least 8 hours, only in this case the body will fully rest.

To avoid the development of vegetative-vascular dystonia, a woman needs to strictly follow medical recommendations and take care not only of her health, but also of the nervous system.

If a pregnant woman is responsible for the role of a future mother and maintains a positive attitude throughout the entire period of pregnancy, the risk of pathology will be minimized.