Headache and dizziness, disturbances in static movement and coordination of movements, visual disturbances, oculomotor disorders indicate serious illness brain. Below in the article you will find the causes of the disease; the doctors who treat him; necessary healing procedures for treatment; and general information about the disease, its localization, features of diagnosis of diseases and their treatment. However, we advise you to consult a doctor, because self-medication in 90% of cases is fraught with the disease progressing to the chronic stage with extremely unpleasant complications
Vertebro-basilar insufficiency. general information
Vertebro-basilar insufficiency is a complex disease of the brain that arose as a result of a decrease in its blood supply.
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WHEN YOU SHOULD SOUND THE ALARM, THE FIRST SYMPTOMS
The diagnosis of circulatory failure in the Air Force is based on a characteristic symptom complex that combines several groups clinical symptoms:
- visual disturbances
- oculomotor disorders (and symptoms of dysfunction of other cranial nerves)
- violations of statics and coordination of movements
- vestibular (cochleovestibular) disorders
- pharyngeal and laryngeal symptoms
- headache
- asthenic syndrome
- vegetative-vascular dystonia
- conduction symptoms (pyramidal, sensitive)
It is this symptom complex that occurs in most patients with circulatory insufficiency in the vertebrobasilar region. In this case, a presumptive diagnosis is determined by the presence of at least two of these symptoms. They are usually short-term and often go away on their own, although they are a sign of trouble in this system and require clinical and instrumental examination. A thorough medical history is especially necessary to clarify the circumstances of the occurrence of certain symptoms.
At the core clinical manifestations VBN is a combination:
- characteristic complaints of the patient
- objectively detectable neurological symptoms indicating the involvement of structures supplied by the vertebrobasilar system.
The core of the clinical picture of vertebrobasilar insufficiency is the development of neurological symptoms reflecting transient acute ischemia brain in areas of vascularization peripheral branches vertebral and basilar arteries. However, some pathological changes can be detected in patients even after the completion of an ischemic attack.
The same patient with VBI usually combines several clinical symptoms and syndromes, among which it is not always easy to identify the leading one.
Conventionally, all symptoms of VBI can be divided into:
- paroxysmal (symptoms and syndromes that are observed during an ischemic attack)
- permanent (observed for a long time and can be detected in the patient in the interictal period).
In the basin of the arteries of the vertebrobasilar system, the development of:
- transient ischemic attacks
- ischemic strokes varying degrees of severity, including lacunar.
The unevenness of arterial damage leads to the fact that brain stem ischemia is characterized by mosaic, “spotting”.
The combination of signs and the degree of their severity are determined:
- localization of the lesion
- size of the lesion
- possibilities of collateral circulation
Described in classical literature neurological syndromes are relatively rare in pure form are encountered in practice due to the variability of the blood supply system to the brain stem and cerebellum. It was noted that during attacks the side of the predominant motor disorders(paresis, ataxia), as well as sensory disorders.
1. Movement disorders in patients with VBI are characterized by a combination of:
- central paresis
- coordination disorders due to damage to the cerebellum and its connections
As a rule, there is a combination of dynamic ataxia in the limbs and intention tremor, gait disturbances, and unilateral decrease in muscle tone.
It should be noted that clinically it is not always possible to identify the involvement of the blood supply zones of the carotid or vertebral arteries in the pathological process, which makes the use of neuroimaging methods desirable.
2. Sensory disorders manifest themselves:
- symptoms of prolapse with the appearance of hypo- or anesthesia in one limb, half of the body.
- paresthesia may occur, usually involving skin limbs and face.
- disorders of superficial and deep sensitivity (occur in a quarter of patients with VBI and, as a rule, are caused by damage to the ventrolateral thalamus in the areas of blood supply to the a. thalamogeniculata or posterior external villous artery)
3. Visual impairment can be expressed as:
- loss of visual fields (scotomas, homonymous hemianopsia, cortical blindness, less often - visual agnosia)
- appearance of photopsia
- blurred vision, blurred vision of objects
- the appearance of visual images - “flies”, “lights”, “stars”, etc.
4. Cranial nerve dysfunction
- oculomotor disorders (diplopia, convergent or divergent strabismus, vertical separation of the eyeballs),
- peripheral paresis facial nerve
- bulbar syndrome (less commonly pseudobulbar syndrome)
These symptoms appear in various combinations; their isolated occurrence due to reversible ischemia in the vertebrobasilar system is much less common. The possibility of combined damage to brain structures supplied by the carotid and vertebral artery systems should be taken into account.
5. Pharyngeal and laryngeal symptoms:
- sensation of a lump in the throat, pain, sore throat, difficulty swallowing food, spasms of the pharynx and esophagus
- hoarseness, aphonia, feeling of a foreign body in the larynx, coughing
6. Attacks of dizziness (lasting from several minutes to hours), which may be due to the morphofunctional characteristics of the blood supply vestibular apparatus, his high sensitivity to ischemia.
Dizziness:
- as a rule, it is systemic in nature (in some cases, dizziness is non-systemic in nature and the patient experiences a feeling of sinking, motion sickness, unsteadiness of the surrounding space)
- manifested by a sensation of rotation or linear movement of surrounding objects or one’s own body.
- Associated autonomic disorders are characteristic: nausea, vomiting, profuse hyperhidrosis, changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
Over time, the intensity of the feeling of dizziness may weaken, while focal symptoms(nystagmus, ataxia) become more pronounced and become persistent.
However, it must be taken into account that the feeling of dizziness is one of the most common symptoms, the frequency of which increases with age.
Dizziness in patients with VBI, as well as in patients with other forms of vascular lesions of the brain, can be caused by suffering of the vestibular analyzer at various levels, and its nature is determined not so much by the characteristics of the underlying pathological process(atherosclerosis, microangiopathy, arterial hypertension), how many localizations of the ischemic focus:
- defeats peripheral part vestibular apparatus
- damage to the central part of the vestibular apparatus
- psychiatric disorders
Sudden onset of systemic dizziness, especially in combination with acutely developed unilateral deafness and a sensation of noise in the ear, may be a characteristic manifestation of labyrinthine infarction (although isolated dizziness is rarely the only manifestation of VBI).
Fear, anxiety and phobias are diseases that require immediate attention to a specialist. If you initially ignore changes in the behavior of a loved one, the disease will become severe form, and not only the cost will increase, but also the duration of treatment.
Our Family Clinic employs professionals who strive to help everyone who seeks help. We understand that health, especially mental health, is not a toy, and if any symptoms are detected, we must provide prompt assistance. Therefore, we do not strive to lure out as much money as possible by prescribing procedures that no one needs.
The work of professionals is a guarantee of quick relief from the disease
The principle of work of any psychiatrist working in a clinic is as transparent as possible and has no pitfalls:
- consultation of the patient to study the cause of the mental disorder;
- prescribing a course of treatment, involving other specialists - nutritionists, therapists or social workers, to improve the patient’s condition and promote his speedy recovery. Carrying out high-quality therapy that helps improve the patient’s well-being is one of the stages of treatment;
- rehabilitation to consolidate the results. Important here the right approach, providing the patient with proper attention and care. It is important to communicate with loved ones who previously constantly surrounded him in everyday life.
It is worth clearly distinguishing between the symptoms that are the first urge to treat fear and anxiety:
- changes in mood, fear of crowds, enclosed spaces and any little things that the patient would not have even paid attention to before;
- hallucinations that drive a person into a dead end: it may seem that they are watching him or even want to kill him, mania of persecution is a common occurrence in cases of violation mental state;
- insomnia, constant nightmares that prevent you from sleeping properly;
- inexplicable anxiety both for oneself and for close friends, relatives or just acquaintances;
- suicide attempts.
Timely visit to the clinic is the key to a positive result
In the treatment of fears, phobias and panic attacks there is nothing shameful in Moscow. After all, no one is immune from nervous breakdown, given the chaotic life in the metropolis, rapidly rushing forward. By contacting our clinic, you can be sure of the anonymity and confidentiality of the information received during the consultation and subsequent treatment. You are also guaranteed to be provided with:
- qualified consultation;
- ward with all amenities;
- professional treatment;
- sensitive attitude of doctors and orderlies;
- guarantee positive result treatment.
Our prices depend on the form of the disease, the chosen method of treatment and the duration of the course. The cost is agreed upon before the start of treatment; our client will not incur any additional expenses.
Reviews of our patients, who have returned to a happy and carefree life forever, are posted on the website. Gratitude is expressed not only by them, but also by their families, relatives and friends who felt the difference in the behavior of a loved one.
Don't be afraid to admit that you need specialist surgery. There is no shame in this, we will help you cope with panic fear, the treatment will be as quick and painless as possible, you will immediately feel the difference.
If a person himself is not able to understand the full depth of the problem, then the intervention of a loved one is necessary to avoid dire consequences. Contact our clinic, we are always ready to help get rid of the disease.
PRICES FOR TREATMENT AT THE FAMILY CLINIC
Consultation with a psychiatrist is free
Psychotherapy
Analyzes
Biochemistry (glucose, cholesterol, total bilirubin, ALT, AST, albumin, gamma GT, potassium, sodium) | 2430 rub. |
Virological studies (virology) | 3100 rub. |
Bacterial infections (smears) | 2500 rub. |
Basic hormone block | 6400 rub. |
Thyroid hormones | 1500 rub. |
Tests for rheumatism (C - reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, antistreptolysin, hyaluronidase) | 1600 rub. |
Steroid profile | 5300 rub. |
Neural test | 4700 rub. |
Visceral test | 4700 rub. |
Abbreviated immune status(IgG, IgM, IgE, IgA) | 2400 rub. |
Detailed immune status (immune status, CEC, interferon status with selection of immunocorrectors) | 6800 rub. |
Drug concentration in blood | 4700 rub. |
Concentration of metabolites in the blood | 4700 rub. |
Pharmacogenetic analysis | 4700 rub. |
Cytokine profile (IL1, IL6, IL 10, TNF) | 7800 rub. |
Complete electrolyte chart | 9700 rub. |
Complete map of amino acids | 9700 rub. |
Hemostasis (APTT, INR, fibrinogen) | 1150 rub. |
Glycated hemoglobin | 550 rub. |
Microelements (Zn, Cu, Al, Li, Pb) | 1950r. |
Diagnostics
EEG | 2450 rub. |
Galvanic skin evoked potentials | 2800 rub. |
Auditory evoked potentials | 2800 rub. |
Visual evoked potentials | 2800 rub. |
Cognitive evoked potentials | 4000 rub. |
Response to significant stimuli | 2800 rub. |
Doppler ultrasound of the brain and neck vessels | 2800 rub. |
EEG monitoring (4 hours) | 9500 rub. |
Daily EEG monitoring | 13650 rub. |
Study of night sleep structure | 13650 rub. |
Non-drug treatment
TREATMENT IN A HOSPITAL
The cost of treatment is from 5000 rubles/day
Attention! The cost of treatment ALREADY includes:
- 24-hour medical supervision
- daily consultations with the attending psychiatrist
- dynamic assessment of mental state according to international standards
- general blood analysis
- general urinalysis and cultures
- surfactant content test
- blood chemistry
- serological blood tests
- hormonal test
- neurotest
- comprehensive assessment of the immune system
- neuropsychological and pathopsychological examination
- diagnostics of personality type and structure
- diagnostics of social and labor status
- diagnostics of sensitivity to psychotherapy methods
- hardware assessment of functional brain activity (EEG)
- electrocardiography (ECG)
- fluorography of the chest organs
- consultations with a neurologist, endocrinologist
- modern medications
- a wide range of psychotherapeutic techniques ( cognitive therapy, psychoanalysis, gestalt, art therapy, etc.)
- group psychological trainings
- psychoeducational sessions for patients and their relatives
- accommodation in a comfortable room
- four meals a day
Phobias is a group of thinking disorders characterized by a persistent, but irrational and pathological feeling of fear. In this case, the patient may understand the groundlessness of his feelings, but cannot control them.
Symptoms of phobias when confronted with an object of anxiety include:
- rapid and difficult breathing;
- hyperventilation, dizziness;
- fainting;
- contraction of the muscles of the larynx and abdomen (spasms);
- numbness;
- feeling of separation from oneself;
- increased heart rate;
- cold sweat;
- trembling of limbs.
Diagnostic tests
The diagnosis and treatment of phobias is carried out by a psychiatrist or a specialist in clinical psychology (a science at the intersection of psychiatry). Based on the anamnesis (data about previous diseases, living conditions and heredity), as well as information obtained during a patient interview, the doctor makes a conclusion about whether the fear is rational.
The cause of the phobia is being clarified - whether it is related to other mental disorders. The disease can develop independently or be a symptom, so the doctor studies all its manifestations in the patient.
Based on the information received, not only a diagnosis is made, but also a further treatment plan is determined.
Main stages of treatment
For treatment they resort to complex therapy, consisting of an individual set of techniques.
Drug treatment. Traditionally, regardless of what psychotherapeutic techniques were prescribed, medications are used in parallel to dull fear. The mechanism of development of a phobia is such that once a signal about a real or imaginary danger was sent to the brain, it remained there, reminding itself every time in a similar situation. Medications help to react less harshly to it. Among them: beta blockers, antidepressants, tranquilizers, antipsychotics.
Psychological help. It consists of educating the patient about the phobia, learning how to cope with the difficulties that the disorder causes, and training the flexibility of the reaction.
Rational psychotherapy. Teaches common sense and sober assessment of emerging situations. Since a phobia is an unreasonable fear, the patient must learn to ignore discomfort, if they arise without good reason.
Neurolinguistic programming. Based on the collection of information for the subsequent destruction of the pattern (psychological “anchor”), which is played by certain situation or an object that triggers the mechanism of fear development.
Cognitive behavioral therapy. Changes the principles of thinking - the psychiatrist helps the patient replace negative thoughts with positive ones. The reasons for the development of a phobia are also analyzed if they are irrational (that is, the fear is caused by a reality that is not actually dangerous), and ways to control one’s behavior are proposed.
Treatment with hypnosis (hypnotherapy). By putting the patient into a trance, the doctor examines his consciousness, finding out the cause of the phobia and the prerequisites for its development. Also, while the patient is in a hypnotic state, the behavior pattern when meeting an object of fear is corrected, anxiety and panic are eliminated.
In addition to specialized therapy, patients are recommended to work independently: changing their lifestyle and thinking, using meditation practice and increasing physical activity.
When faced with your fear, doctors advise not to panic, but to do the exact opposite: depending on the characteristics of the phobia, either ignore it or, conversely, learn to cope with it directly during the meeting.
Complications
On early stage phobias may not have a significant impact on the patient’s life and may be invisible to others. But without appropriate treatment, the disease reaches a stage when it begins to affect all areas of the patient’s life.
Treatment of diseases at the Somnology Center:
The Multifunctional Somnology Center deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of sleep disorders. We have all the resources to effectively help patients even with complex, long-term or complicated sleep disorders. We provide treatment for the following diseases:
- Chronic insomnia
- Drug dependence on sleeping pills
- Increased daytime sleepiness
- Narcolepsy
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Various neurotic disorders, including depressive states
- Snoring and sleep apnea (apnea)
- Disorders eating behavior due to sleep problems (obesity)
- Frequent urination at night
- erectile disfunction
- Nocturnal heart rhythm disturbances, arterial hypertension, difficult to treat, asthma attacks at night, vegetative crises, migraine
- Restless legs and periodic limb movements syndrome during sleep
- Bruxism (teeth grinding)
- Nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, waking up with confusion, sleep talking, sleep convulsions, sleep paralysis and other disorders
Types of manipulations
- Overnight polysomnographic study, including the ability to assess erectile dysfunction
- Cardiorespiratory monitoring
- Multiple sleep latency test
- Selection of CPAP therapy
- Encephalophonia (“Music of the Brain”)
- Psychotherapy
- Inhalation of therapeutic doses of xenon
Diagnosis of diseases
Overnight polysomnography is the “gold standard” for diagnosing sleep disorders.
The method allows you to get the maximum full information about the functioning various systems body during sleep. In our work we use the latest diagnostic equipment Neurosoft company.
Cardio-respiratory monitoring is a method for diagnosing breathing disorders during sleep (snoring and sleep apnea) at home.
The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) is an objective method for assessing daytime sleepiness. Important for the correct diagnosis of narcolepsy (excessive daytime sleepiness) or other diseases that are accompanied by this symptom.
Penile tumescence test by recording spontaneous erections using the Androscan MIT device. The method is indicated for patients with identified neurological and psychological disorders, when the role of these disorders in the development of erectile failure is unclear. The test is important for patients with psychogenic impotence.
Treatment methods
Encephalophony, or Music of the Brain, is a unique non-drug method treatment of insomnia, anxiety and depressive disorders, chronic stress thanks to daily listening to music files obtained using computer processing of the patient’s own EEG (assessments electrical activity brain). .
Inhalation of therapeutic doses of xenon is one of modern methods treatment and restoration of not only physical health, but also psychological state. The method is based on inhalation with a xenon-oxygen mixture. Xenon does not cause chemical and biochemical reactions, is excreted without side effects and is non-toxic, and has a deep restorative, tonic and healing effect on the body. .
CPAP therapy, or CPAP therapy (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), is a unique method of correcting sleep apnea. It consists of creating constant positive pressure in respiratory tract using a special apparatus. The CPAP therapy method is effective in eliminating apnea syndrome sleep and snoring, and in the treatment of diseases associated with them: arterial hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, heart rhythm disorders, lipid metabolism disorders, etc.
As a result of treatment, the risk of dangerous cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke, the probability of death over the next decade is reduced by more than 3 times. The center’s specialists help the patient adapt to the device, select a mask and initial comfortable pressure, and teach how to use the equipment. We do everything to maximize effective application CPAP machine at home. .
Methods of positive psychotherapy
Physiological and mental reactions are various manifestations of individual internal state person. Overcoming periods of stressful, conflict and problematic situations, getting into life crises, the human body can experience prolonged states of tension, which inevitably leads to various sleep disorders.
The main task of positive psychotherapy is the transformation of the patient’s beliefs about his own illness and the search for new opportunities for internal reserve in overcoming the illness.
Methods of positive psychotherapy are aimed at helping the patient to realize that they need to live their own life (positum) in such a way that it becomes brighter, brings health, respect and acceptance of their own uniqueness.
Cognitive psychotherapy
Cognitive psychotherapy – correction of existing psychopathological symptoms both in relation to sleep itself and in relation to disturbances observed during wakefulness. Reducing the level of anxiety, as the most common symptom accompanying night sleep disturbance. Psychotherapy involves searching for the main factors that provoke the development of sleep disorders and working with them. Patients with insomnia tend to “catastrophize” their illness. They believe that the later they go to sleep, the less energy they will have and the worse the next day will be, and this increases anxiety and tension. Cognitive therapy targets dysfunctional sleep beliefs and maladaptive behavioral strategies. Its methods are behavioral experiments and dialogue, when the patient is asked consistent questions, answering which he independently formulates the correct judgments. As a result, realistic ideas about the body’s need for sleep and sources of daytime energy are formed, the patient stops “blaming” insomnia for his daytime failures - there are other objective reasons for them.
Relaxation techniques
Neuromuscular relaxation according to E. Jacobson consists of performing a set of exercises consisting of alternating maximum tension and relaxation of muscle groups. Thanks to exercises, tension is relieved from individual parts of the body, which causes a decrease in emotional stress.
The method of sensory reproduction of images consists of relaxation by imagining images, objects and complete situations associated with relaxation. At the same time, attention is focused on breathing correctly and pleasant feelings in various parts bodies.
The autogenic training method is based on teaching the possibilities of self-hypnosis. During training, connections are formed between self-orders and psychophysiological processes in the body. A patient who has completed a course of training can, using certain self-hypnosis formulas, induce the desired feeling of relaxation and peace.
Ericksonian hypnosis
It is considered one of the most effective and elegant methods of modern psychotherapy. This is “soft” non-directive hypnosis. It uses our ability to enter an involuntary hypnotic trance - a state of mind in which it is most open and ready for positive changes.
Moreover, each of us plunges into a state of trance every day.
So, when we fall asleep, but are not yet sleeping, various images appear before our mind's eye, which immerse us in a world located between reality and sleep. During Ericksonian hypnosis, a person remains awake: he sees, hears, feels. But the focus of his attention is not directed towards external world, as in ordinary life, but internally: on memories, fantasies, images. In this state, access to internal resources, forgotten by a person, but stored in his unconscious, opens. During Ericksonian hypnosis, nothing is suggested to the patient. The goal here is to free the knowledge, experience, sensations and thoughts that already exist in the human subconscious, and on their basis to create completely new resources and discover the sources of problems.
Comfortable conditions
Doctors of the Center practice individual approach to every patient. We offer comfortable conditions for staying at the Center, no queues, personal support during diagnosis and treatment. Attentive attitude by specialists, use of expert equipment, high quality medical services guaranteed to all patients.
- We have the opportunity to conduct research at home, which predisposes us to obtain more accurate diagnostic results
- You can visit the center at a convenient time, including weekends and holidays
- For your convenience, the center offers a “pillow menu” - anatomical pillows various shapes with additional properties (memory effect, cooling effect, the ability to neutralize electromagnetic radiation), not causing allergies and providing free air exchange
- There is free parking near the clinic, available during diagnosis and treatment.
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