How to cope with cerebrasthenic syndrome in children. Treatment and advice for parents

What is Cerebasthenia?

Cerebrostenia, translated from Latin, consists of two words: cerebrum - brain and asthenia - impotence, i.e. literally - powerlessness of the brain. There are atherosclerotic, post-traumatic and other types of disease.

IMPORTANT! Due to the fact that the symptoms of the disease are similar to those of respiratory viral infections and symptoms of chronic fatigue, cerebrasthenic syndrome is often diagnosed at the wrong time, which leads to difficulties in treatment.

Organic emotionally labile disorder, also called cerebroasthenia, is a consequence of organic brain damage, i.e. a disease of a secondary nature. This neurological disease is characterized by behavioral instability, decreased ability to work, headaches, memory problems and various autonomic disorders.

General signs of deviation

Cerebroasthenia manifests itself in the following specific symptoms:

1. Heat intolerance, inability to stay in stuffy rooms;
2. Constant weakness, fatigue;
3. The desire to rest, to do nothing;
4. Headaches that occur at any time of the day;
5. Decreased memory, concentration;
6. Decreased ability to learn and perceive information;
7. Nausea;
8. Sleep disorders;

1. Appetite disorder (decrease or increase);
2. Mood swings;
3. Unmotivated aggression;
4. Fluctuations in blood pressure;
5. Acute reaction to loud sounds and bright colors;
6. Stuttering;
7. Enuresis;
8. Sweating.

Cerebrasthenic syndrome in children manifests itself in a decrease in academic performance, since the patient assimilates educational material worse, is often distracted, and cannot concentrate for a long time on any subject. Schoolchildren with this deviation are able to concentrate and work productively for only 10-20 minutes.

At the same time, mental development disorders are not observed in children. A pronounced deterioration in general well-being is observed towards the evening, the end of the quarter, or the school year.

In children

A fairly large percentage of people with this diagnosis are children. This is due to the fact that the children's brain is very sensitive to various types of influences. Therefore, cerebrasthenic syndrome in a child can occur due to a concussion, head injury, fear, stress, or nervous shock. But the main risk factor for the disease is the pathology of pregnancy and childbirth - fetal hypoxia, when a lack of oxygen during intrauterine development in the formation phase of the nervous system causes damage to brain structures.
The child’s body, which is in the process of formation, is very susceptible to influence from the outside. Therefore, the treatment of childhood cerebrastia has many nuances. ATTENTION! Parents of a child with cerebral asthenia, as well as all family members, need to try to create a psycho-emotionally favorable atmosphere in the house, be attentive to the child’s psychological state, focus his attention on successes, support and encourage with kind words.

Complications and consequences

If the disease is detected in a timely manner, after treatment the symptoms of cerebrasthenia are significantly mitigated, but late detection is fraught with the following problems:

1. Children have developmental delays that are difficult to compensate for; some of them have to attend educational institutions that specialize in teaching children with developmental delays.
2. Children are prone to various mental disorders , such as depression, neuroses, hypochondria, anxiety and panic disorders. Mental disorders lead to the appearance of somatic (physical) pathologies: the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system suffer, children more often suffer from infectious diseases.
3. In the future, such children may become antisocial , become addicted to alcohol, drugs, and commit suicide.

Therefore, it is important for parents to take a closer look at the child’s behavior and consult a pediatrician if characteristic symptoms are present.

The sooner the pathology is identified, the greater the chance that it will be possible to compensate for the violations .

In adults

In the adult population, this disease can develop against the background of bacterial, fungal or viral infections of the brain, vascular pathologies, craniocerebral surgery or trauma.

Based on the nature of the symptoms of the disease, the following are distinguished:

1. Adynamic cerebrasthenia , which is characterized by apathy, inertia, drowsiness and lethargy.
2. Hyperdynamic cerebasthenia , which, on the contrary, characterizes itself by the manifestation of activity, increased excitability and even manifestations of aggression.

Depending on the cause of the disease, they are classified:

• Post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid. As can be seen from the definition itself, it occurs after injury. The clinical picture includes disruptions in the functioning of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, insomnia, and increased anxiety. This subtype of the disease manifests itself several weeks after the injury.
• Somatic cerebrospinal disease. It occurs when the somatic nervous system, which is responsible for motor skills and sensory perception, is damaged. It manifests itself as a violation of the transmission of information to the central nervous system and back. This results in inhibition of motor reactions, low performance, and increased fatigue.
• Cerebrovascular disease of residual organic origin , which occurs against the background of nervous exhaustion after suffering stress.

REFERENCE! The course of cerebrasthenic syndrome can be both pronounced, with vivid symptoms, and hidden. The second option, of course, is a dangerous case, because... Often with this development, the disease is diagnosed at a late stage.

Reasons for the development of the syndrome

The reasons that lead to the appearance of cerebrasthenic syndrome are conditions of the body in which the brain tissue undergoes structural changes. They can occur with such deviations and diseases as:

• Birth injuries contributing to asphyxia of the newborn;
• Intrauterine infection of the fetus;
• Pathological course of pregnancy;
• Intoxication of the body of a woman carrying a fetus with medications;
• Prematurity of the child;
• MMD (minimal cerebral dysfunction) syndrome;

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• Traumatic brain injuries;
• Meningitis (read more about the symptoms of meningitis in children at the link);
• Encephalitis;

• Atherosclerosis;
• Carrying out surgical intervention, as a result of which postoperative bleeding occurs, blood pressure decreases, and electrolyte metabolism is disrupted;
• Bacterial and viral infections.

All of the above phenomena cause oxygen starvation of the brain. Lack of oxygen directly determines the condition of an adult or child: patients constantly experience drowsiness, apathy, and a desire to stop any activity.

Types of oxygen starvation of the brain

Newborns are more susceptible to this pathology, since the disease often occurs during the intrauterine development of the fetus, in the presence of provoking factors. The body of a pregnant woman is especially susceptible to various diseases, and if the expectant mother does not monitor her health and drinks alcohol, then special conditions are created that increase the risk of pathology in the child.

Treatment methods

As a rule, cerebrasthenic syndrome requires complex treatment from a therapist, psychotherapist and neurologist , which will include drug therapy, psychological support and lifestyle changes in general. Medications will be selected with an emphasis on improving brain function, stimulating metabolic processes and correcting the effects of hypoxia.

When treating CSA, it is possible to prescribe:

• Vascular drugs, antispasmodics, which improve cerebral circulation when taken - bilobil, cavinton, dibazol.
• Nootropic drugs that stimulate brain activity - aminolon, piracetam.
• Vitamins and microelements that help the brain recover from hypoxia - vitamin complexes containing vitamin B, such as Vitrum, Multivit, Vitabalance.
• Preparations that increase resistance to stress - tinctures of echinacea, ginseng, aloe.

Complexes of physiotherapeutic procedures prescribed during treatment include:

• Various types of massage - normalizes blood circulation, relieves pain.
• Healing mud wraps activate the body's metabolic processes and have a calming effect.
• UHF increases the permeability of blood vessels, which promotes better penetration of medications.
• Acupuncture - relieves nervous tension and pain, improves blood circulation, and gives a general calming effect.

REFERENCE!

Do people with cerebrasthenic syndrome join the army?

The presence of such a disease in a young man requires limiting physical activity, reducing the risk of head injuries and concussions, and also makes it impossible to switch to military duty. Therefore, a special commission of the military registration and enlistment office usually makes a decision on the impossibility of serving in the army for a person with such a disease.

Diagnostics

It is not easy to differentiate the syndrome from other neurological diseases. In order to correctly make a diagnosis, the following methods are used:

1. Collecting anamnesis to determine possible factors in the development of the pathological condition.
2. Physical examination to identify changes in vegetative genesis, determine the reaction to light and sound.
3. Psychodiagnostics is the study of cognitive functions.
4. Laboratory tests (biochemical and clinical blood tests to exclude pathologies with similar symptoms - anemia, diabetes mellitus and others).
5. Electroencephalography to determine brain activity, rheoencephalography to study blood circulation and the condition of blood vessels.
6. Magnetic resonance imaging. Allows you to identify tumors and consequences of injuries.
7. Doppler ultrasound. Determines the state of blood flow in the vessels supplying the brain.

Based on the totality of the results of various types of research, the doctor carries out differential diagnosis, identifying the disease.

Disease prevention

Regarding the prevention of cerebral asthenia, the recommendations are as follows:

• Compliance with the daily routine;
• Avoid overwork and stress;
• Increase the amount of time spent outdoors;
• Devote more time to rest;
• A balanced and healthy diet;
• Experience positive emotions more often;
• Healthy sleep, at least 7 hours a day.

The prognosis for treatment is generally favorable , but do not forget that if treatment is delayed or absent, the disease can develop into a serious mental pathology. Health is the most important aspect of our life! Therefore, if signs of the disease occur, be sure to seek qualified medical help. After all, only the right treatment and time can guarantee a favorable outcome!