Vegeto-vascular dystonia is a violation of the activity of the autonomic nervous system. It can be caused by various reasons, for example, changes in hormonal levels, physical and emotional overload, exacerbation of neurological or endocrine diseases, change in climatic conditions.
The most characteristic symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia are as follows:
- fluctuations in blood pressure, increased heart rate (tachycardia), pain in the heart;
- a feeling of suffocation, lack of air;
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract - abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- violation of normal thermoregulation, alternating sensation of heat and cold;
- dizziness, sometimes fainting.
Quite often, the listed symptoms are combined with depression, anxiety, and increased irritability. In the most severe cases, it comes down to panic attacks. Therefore, when a person suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia has to fly on an airplane, the question immediately arises: how to do this without harm to his health?
Everyone is different, so a remedy that works well for one person may not be effective for another. Nevertheless, it does not hurt to know some rules.
Grab a light snack before heading to the airport. It is undesirable to fly on an empty stomach, but it is also not worth eating “to the full”.
If you are afraid of flying and feel that it could make your condition worse in the cabin, drink some alcohol. A glass of cognac is best, especially if you have hypertensive type of vegetative-vascular dystonia. Cognac not only relieves stress, but also dilates blood vessels, preventing a possible attack of hypertension.
Before takeoff, flight attendants distribute to passengers special lollipops for motion sickness and stress relief. Be sure to take such a lollipop, in some cases it helps a lot. Try to breathe deeply and regularly during the takeoff and takeoff of the aircraft.
If possible, talk to your neighbor in the chair. Try to distract yourself, not think about the flight at all and whether the plane is reliable. Better yet, if you manage to fall asleep.
In the event that you still feel worse, take the medicine that usually helps you urgently. If you need to drink it down, call the stewardess, briefly explain the situation to her and ask them to quickly bring you water or juice.
Self-hypnosis helps people well. Try to master his technique, it is not so difficult, but it can be very useful to you.
