Allergies to nervousness: photos, symptoms, treatment
Can there be an allergy to nervousness? As a rule, the cause of the non-standard reaction of the body is any allergen: cat's hair, pollen, dust, food or medicine. In some cases, the stress state may also act as a stimulus.
Allergies on nervous soil develop against a background of constant stresses, excessive emotionality, prolonged overstrain. However, in scientific circles, in this case, it is more often said about pseudoallergia, i.e., a pathological condition, in which a complex of symptoms characteristic of a "normal" disease is observed, but there is no allergen.
Other common causes of pseudoallergies against the background of nerves include the following:
- Failures in the functioning of the body's immune system. Weak immune defense predetermines a greater susceptibility to allergic reactions in principle.
- Stresses that can be accompanied by eating disorders or appetite, insomnia, increased fatigue and irritability.
- Depression persisting for a long time, reduces immunity, worsens the physical and psycho-emotional state. As a result, inflammatory processes develop, the risk of allergic reactions increases.
Distinction of allergy on nervous soil from true
The true form of the disease is characterized by the presence of a reaction only when it comes into direct contact with the stimulus. Allergies on nervous soil( the symptoms, the treatment of which is described further in the appropriate sections) is pseudoallergia, ie, it occurs solely as a result of emotional upheavals.
Such a disease is subject to anxious, overly sensitive and unbalanced people. Some patients, for example, just look at flowering plants, how they will feel the whole list of symptoms characterizing such a disease, as an allergy on nervous soil( treatment, by the way, presupposes the normalization of the psychological state).Other people experience anxious symptoms after a stressful situation, alone or in fright.
Physical manifestations of the allergy
Nervous allergy manifests itself with the same general symptoms as any other type of individual reaction to food or other irritants. Thus, patients first of all complain of dermatological manifestations, which include:
- rashes, which are accompanied by itching( a symptom more often appears on the face, hands and scalp);
- rash that may appear in the mouth;this condition is often confused with beginning stomatitis;
- urticaria - red blisters appear, slightly rising above the surface of the skin;
- is a runny nose that appears even in warm weather and differs in mucous discharge, lachrymation;
- dry cough - a symptom that accompanies allergy, persists after taking antitussive medication;
- senses a lack of air, in some cases a serious threat to life and health;
- excessive sweating, palpitations and shortness of breath, even with low physical exertion;
- trembling in the body, chills or fever, nausea - signs of pseudoallergia, not manifested as often as other symptoms;
- pale skin, especially on the limbs, face;
- discomfort, discomfort in the chest, solar plexus;
- problems with digestion - a symptom is encountered somewhat less often than typical skin manifestations of allergy.
The complex of signs characterizing this type of reaction can vary depending on the individual characteristics and the degree of sensitivity of the organism. A special danger arises with the development of edema of the respiratory system, because in this case, choking is possible. Sometimes an allergy to nervous one( symptoms are more serious) is accompanied by a faint.
Symptoms from the nervous system
If the manifestations listed above can occur with a true allergy, then the nervous form of the disease is also characterized by exceptional symptoms. An allergy to nervousness is characterized by some mental manifestations, among which you can list:
- increased irritability;
- frequent changes of mood;
- is depressed;
- confusion of thoughts;
- weakness, loss of strength, drowsiness;
- reduced efficiency and concentration of attention;
- recurrent headaches;
- reduced visual acuity, "misting", although no physiological problems are diagnosed.
Allergic vegetative storm or panic attack
An allergy to nervous soil( photos of physiological manifestations that can characterize the condition, below) does not make itself felt all the time. That's why scientists introduced the concepts of "allergic vegetative storm" or "panic attack", which better describes the patient's condition. By such concepts is meant an attack of anxiety, panic or excitement, which is accompanied by four or more physiological symptoms.
Diagnosis of allergy to nervousness
When diagnosing a nervous allergy, the doctor should pay special attention to the emotional state of the patient. As a rule, people suffering from this form of allergic reaction are characterized by increased excitability, anxiety, and an unstable psycho-emotional state.
Analyzes for suspected nervous allergy
In addition, diagnosing a non-standard response of the body to stress at the physiological level allows such studies:
- Skin tests. With the nervous form of the disease, the samples carried out in a calm state show negative results, except for the period of directly autonomic storm.
- Evaluation of the level of immunoglobulin E. Nervous allergy is not accompanied by an increase in the level of immunoglobulin E, as is the case with the true form of the disease.
Drug medication for allergies to nervous nerves
For an effective treatment of a nervous allergy it is necessary to visit an allergist. The doctor will carry out the necessary studies and analyzes, and make a qualified conclusion - how the patient can get rid of such a disease as an allergy on the nerves( photo).
Treatment must be comprehensive. As a rule, medicines help to combat the manifestations of an allergic vegetative storm, but the normalization of the nervous system will allow one to forget about attacks forever. In some cases, however, it is sufficient to eliminate the stress factor: for example, to change jobs or stop communicating with "heavy" relatives.
Drug therapy includes the use of special antihistamines, as well as soothing and possibly hormonal drugs, herbal remedies. Antihistamines can alleviate the patient's condition during seizures, other drugs affect the causes of the development of pathology.
Normalization of the nervous system
Drug allergy alone does not eliminate allergies. Symptoms( photos of physiological manifestations, of course, do not reflect the suppressed psycho-emotional state of the patient), manifested by the nervous system, require the cupping by other methods.
So, a person suffering from a nervous form of allergies first of all needs to establish a positive emotional background. This will help visit a psychologist, neuropathologist or psychiatrist, art therapy and other activities that have a calming effect. Some patients stop feeling nervous allergies after a course of massage of certain points, acupuncture, hypnosis or neurolinguistic programming, reflex-manual therapy.
In addition, whenever possible, avoid stress, excessive stress( both emotional and physical), do not worry about trifles and change your view of problems. It is important to try to identify the main source of stress and eliminate it. For example, change of work, revision of vital values, positive communication with close people, minimization of loads will help.
Prophylaxis of allergies on the nervous system
The nervous form of allergy is today a frequent problem. The reason for this is the rapid pace of life, constant stress, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, bad habits and social problems. To prevent the development of a non-standard reaction of the body to stresses, one should try to avoid overstrain, learn to relax and create a positive atmosphere around them.
Helps also receive soothing herbs. Such teas are sold in any pharmacy. For periodic use, teas with thyme, mint, melissa are suitable. In addition, it is important to adhere to the optimal mode of work and rest, to allocate adequate time for sleep, to eat right, to take vitamins if necessary and to engage in affordable sports or exercise at least some physical activity.
You can improve your condition after a hard day by, for example, meditation, yoga or massage sessions. It is important to avoid constant physical overwork. To develop the physical body and simultaneously improve the psychological state helps swimming, dolphin therapy. Communication with animals is also useful.