The reasons for the orthostatic collapse to date have not been sufficiently studied. Especially it concerns the incidence of children and adolescents. In adults without deviations in health, collapse is much less common, in this category of persons, the phenomenon most often occurs as a result of heart failure and other circulatory disorders.
The main causes of the collapse
Orthostatic collapse comes from the fact that the flow of venous blood becomes insufficiently powerful to ensure the full functioning of the heart. As a result, a large range of blood circulation is violated and the level of blood pressure drops sharply. If you do not call an ambulance on time, the consequences can be very serious. There are two types of collapse:
- Caused by large blood loss as a result of injuries, injuries, internal ulcers.
- Caused by the expansion of the walls of venous vessels, because of which the blood circulation becomes slow. It often occurs with the use of certain medicines, or as a concomitant symptom in serious illnesses and operations.
And in the first and second cases, the main signs of collapse look like this:
- weakness, dizziness, fainting ;
- rapid shallow breathing;
- blanching of the skin, sometimes with cyanosis;
- puffiness, numbness of limbs;
- vomiting;
- apathy and indifference of the patient to what is happening;
- lack of motor activity while maintaining consciousness.
Treatment of orthostatic collapse
Treatment of the collapse is carried out strictly under the supervision of the doctor, as first of all it is necessary to identify the causes of the disease and eliminate them. In the absence of a stomach ulcer or bowel, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as vasoconstrictive drugs, can be prescribed. In any way, you should restore normal blood pressure. Often patients are treated
In the future, the patient must comply with bed rest for several days, ensure full nutrition and peace. With timely medical assistance, the prognosis for the disease is positive. If the moment of going to the doctor has come too late, the probability of a lethal outcome is high.