Discirculatory encephalopathy of the 2nd degree is a brain damage, in which one can live for a long time, and how much depends on the person himself. The disease progresses slowly and is manifested by chronic insufficiency of blood supply. This affects the structural changes in the brain, which affects many of its functions. The disease has three stages of development and several major species. Each of them shows own forecasts, consequences and course of treatment.
Stages of the disease
The disease, depending on the symptoms, is divided into three stages:
1. 1 degree occurs in the form of small organic brain lesions, which can often be confused with other diseases, for example, with intoxication or even with the consequences of mechanical trauma. At this stage, you can achieve remission for several decades or a full recovery. It is manifested by the following symptoms:
- noise in the head;
- pain;
- dizziness;
- poor sleep;
- memory problems;
- a decrease in the desire to learn new things.
2. The diagnosis of discirculatory encephalopathy of the 2nd degree is manifested by the desire to blame other people for their own failures. In this case, before this is preceded by a period of self-control, and a hard one. The patient has a feeling of heightened anxiety. This stage is manifested:
- violation of attention;
- poor control of one's own movements;
- increased irritability;
- unexplained depression.
The second variant of the disease already implies disability, but the patient still can retain the ability to serve himself.
3. 3 degree means the transition of the ailment to vascular dementia, which is mainly manifested by severe dementia and the practical impossibility of acquiring any new skills. The work of the musculoskeletal system worsens, there is Parkinson's syndrome in severe form, impossibility of self-service, dementia. At this stage the patient becomes completely dependent on others - he needs constant care.
The disease can progress at various rates: from one year to five or more.
Treatment and prognosis of second-degree discirculatory encephalopathy
The illness is treated by methods that are prescribed for such diseases. Usually this is a comprehensive course, consisting of procedures, medication, diet and lifestyle changes. It is attributed to the results of the survey.
In addition to eliminating the very pathology of the brain, you must also remove all the resulting symptoms. At the same time, several doctors are examined at once: a neurologist, a cardiologist, a therapist and, if necessary, a psychiatrist.
Usually treatment consists of:
- restoration of blood circulation in the brain and the body as a whole, for this purpose nootropic medications are prescribed together with the normalizers;
- blood thinners that help reduce platelet count;
- tablets and injections, reducing the degree of hypertension of blood vessels;
- therapy, which will help achieve a hypolipidemic effect.
Depending on the symptoms, they are additionally assigned:
- UHF neck;
- electrosleep ;
- galvanic currents on the collar zone;
- laser therapy;
- baths;
- massages.
To reduce dizziness, it is advised to conduct stabilometric training. If necessary, psychotherapy.
How much one lives with discirculatory encephalopathy of grade 2, no one can say - it depends on many factors: the current state of the patient, the treatment used, and most importantly - the way of life. For the prevention of disease, you need:
- monitor blood pressure;
- maintain blood sugar in the right amount;
- control cholesterol and lipoproteins;
- follow the weight;
- completely abandon bad habits.