ANXIETY DISORDERS UNDER THE GUIESE OF VEGETOVASCULAR DYSTONIA

Abstract

The term “vegetovascular dystonia” (VSD) is commonly used in the domestic medical practice. However, the VSD is neither included in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, nor has any generally accepted diagnostic criteria. This disorder is usually diagnosed in young and mature patients, who do not have any clear organic pathology and present various somatic complaints such as dizziness, headache, sleep disturbances, palpitations, shortbreathing, etc.But under the guise of the VSD, physicians often discover anxiety disorders. The article deals with the advanced principles of diagnosis and treatment of the anxiety disorders. Non-drug therapy includes educational conversations, psychotherapeutic and psychological methods. Pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders comprises the administration of antidepressants, in some cases combined with tranquilizers. If antidepressants are contraindicated, but used, side effects may occur, or if the patient refuses to take them, Tenoten may be prescribed. The article presents clinical studies data confirming the efficacy and safety of Tenoten in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Keywords

• vegetovascular distonia
• anxiety
• anxiety disorder
• panic attacks
• diagnosis
• treatment
• psychotherapy
• psychological methods
• tenoten