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Signs of dysfunction of diencephalic brain stem structures. Dysfunction of the midline structures of the brain. Minimal brain dysfunction

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The activity of the brain, the state of its anatomical structures, the presence of pathologies are studied and recorded using various methods - electroencephalography, rheoencephalography, computed tomography, etc. A huge role in identifying various abnormalities in the functioning of brain structures belongs to methods of studying its electrical activity, in particular electroencephalography.

Electroencephalogram of the brain - definition and essence of the method

Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a recording of the electrical activity of neurons in various brain structures, which is made on special paper using electrodes. Electrodes are placed on different parts of the head and record the activity of a particular part of the brain. We can say that an electroencephalogram is a recording of the functional activity of the brain of a person of any age.

The functional activity of the human brain depends on the activity of the median structures - reticular formation And forebrain, which determine the rhythm, general structure and dynamics of the electroencephalogram. A large number of connections of the reticular formation and forebrain with other structures and the cortex determine the symmetry of the EEG, and its relative “sameness” for the entire brain.

An EEG is taken to determine the activity of the brain in case of various lesions of the central nervous system, for example, with neuroinfections (poliomyelitis, etc.), meningitis, encephalitis, etc. Based on the EEG results, it is possible to assess the degree of brain damage due to various causes, and clarify specific location that has been damaged.

The EEG is taken according to a standard protocol, which takes into account recordings in a state of wakefulness or sleep (infants), with special tests. Routine tests for EEG are:
1. Photostimulation (exposure to flashes of bright light on closed eyes).
2. Opening and closing eyes.
3. Hyperventilation (rare and deep breathing for 3 to 5 minutes).

These tests are performed on all adults and children when taking an EEG, regardless of age and pathology. In addition, additional tests may be used when taking an EEG, for example:

clenching your fingers into a fist;
sleep deprivation test;
stay in the dark for 40 minutes;
monitoring the entire period of night sleep;
taking medications;
performing psychological tests.

Additional tests for EEG are determined by a neurologist who wants to evaluate certain functions of a person's brain.

What does an electroencephalogram show?

An electroencephalogram reflects the functional state of brain structures in various human states, for example, sleep, wakefulness, active mental or physical work, etc. An electroencephalogram is an absolutely safe method, simple, painless and does not require serious intervention.

Today, the electroencephalogram is widely used in the practice of neurologists, since this method makes it possible to diagnose epilepsy, vascular, inflammatory and degenerative lesions of the brain. In addition, EEG helps to determine the specific location of tumors, cysts and traumatic damage to brain structures.

An electroencephalogram with irritation of the patient by light or sound makes it possible to distinguish true visual and hearing impairments from hysterical ones, or their simulation. EEG is used in intensive care units for dynamic monitoring of the condition of patients in a coma. The disappearance of signs of electrical activity of the brain on the EEG is a sign of human death.

Where and how to do it?

An electroencephalogram for an adult can be taken in neurological clinics, in departments of city and regional hospitals, or at a psychiatric clinic. As a rule, electroencephalograms are not taken in clinics, but there are exceptions to the rule. It is better to go to a psychiatric hospital or neurology department, where specialists with the necessary qualifications work.

Electroencephalograms for children under 14 years of age are taken only in specialized children's hospitals where pediatricians work. That is, you need to go to the children's hospital, find the neurology department and ask when the EEG is taken. Psychiatric clinics, as a rule, do not take EEGs for young children.

In addition, private medical centers specializing in diagnostics and treatment of neurological pathology, also provide EEG services for both children and adults. You can contact a multidisciplinary private clinic, where there are neurologists who will take an EEG and decipher the recording.

An electroencephalogram should be taken only after a full night's rest, in the absence of stressful situations and psychomotor agitation. Two days before the EEG is taken, it is necessary to exclude alcoholic beverages, sleeping pills, sedatives and anticonvulsants, tranquilizers and caffeine.

Electroencephalogram for children: how the procedure is performed

Taking an electroencephalogram in children often raises questions from parents who want to know what awaits the baby and how the procedure goes. The child is left in a dark, sound- and light-proof room, where he is placed on a couch. Children under 1 year of age are kept in their mother's arms during EEG recording. The whole procedure takes about 20 minutes.

To record an EEG, a cap is placed on the baby's head, under which the doctor places electrodes. The skin under the electrodes is wetted with water or gel. Two inactive electrodes are placed on the ears. Then, using alligator clips, the electrodes are connected to the wires connected to the device - the encephalograph. Since electrical currents are very small, an amplifier is always needed, otherwise brain activity will simply not be recorded. It is the small current strength that is the key to the absolute safety and harmlessness of EEG, even for infants.

To begin the examination, the child's head should be placed flat. Anterior tilt should not be allowed as this may cause artifacts that will be misinterpreted. EEGs are taken for infants during sleep, which occurs after feeding. Wash your child's hair before taking the EEG. Do not feed the baby before leaving the house; this is done immediately before the test so that the baby eats and falls asleep - after all, it is at this time that the EEG is taken. To do this, prepare formula or express breast milk into a bottle that you use in the hospital. Up to 3 years of age, EEG is taken only in a state of sleep. Children over 3 years old can stay awake, but to keep your baby calm, take a toy, book, or anything else that will distract the child. The child should be calm during the EEG.

Typically, the EEG is recorded as a background curve, and tests with opening and closing the eyes, hyperventilation (slow and deep breathing), and photostimulation are also performed. These tests are part of the EEG protocol, and are performed on absolutely everyone - both adults and children. Sometimes they ask you to clench your fingers into a fist, listen to various sounds, etc. Opening the eyes allows us to assess the activity of inhibition processes, and closing them allows us to assess the activity of excitation. Hyperventilation can be carried out in children after 3 years of age in the form of a game - for example, asking the child to inflate a balloon. Such rare and deep inhalations and exhalations last for 2–3 minutes. This test allows you to diagnose latent epilepsy, inflammation of the structures and membranes of the brain, tumors, dysfunction, fatigue and stress. Photostimulation is carried out with the eyes closed and the light blinking. The test allows you to assess the degree of delay in the child’s mental, physical, speech and mental development, as well as the presence of foci of epileptic activity.

Electroencephalogram rhythms

The electroencephalogram must show a regular rhythm of a certain type. The regularity of rhythms is ensured by the work of the part of the brain - the thalamus, which generates them and ensures the synchronization of the activity and functional activity of all structures of the central nervous system.

The human EEG contains alpha, beta, delta and theta rhythms, which have different characteristics and reflect certain types of brain activity.

Alpha rhythm has a frequency of 8 – 14 Hz, reflects a state of rest and is recorded in a person who is awake, but with his eyes closed. This rhythm is normally regular, the maximum intensity is recorded in the area of the back of the head and the crown. The alpha rhythm ceases to be detected when any motor stimuli appear.

Beta rhythm has a frequency of 13 – 30 Hz, but reflects the state of anxiety, restlessness, depression and the use of sedative medications. The beta rhythm is recorded with maximum intensity over the frontal lobes of the brain.

Theta rhythm has a frequency of 4–7 Hz and an amplitude of 25–35 μV, reflecting the state of natural sleep. This rhythm is a normal component of the adult EEG. And in children this type of rhythm on the EEG predominates.

Delta rhythm has a frequency of 0.5 - 3 Hz, it reflects the state of natural sleep. It can also be recorded in a limited amount during wakefulness, a maximum of 15% of all EEG rhythms. The amplitude of the delta rhythm is normally low - up to 40 μV. If there is an excess of amplitude above 40 μV, and this rhythm is recorded for more than 15% of the time, then it is classified as pathological. Such a pathological delta rhythm indicates a dysfunction of the brain, and it appears precisely over the area where pathological changes develop. The appearance of a delta rhythm in all parts of the brain indicates the development of damage to the structures of the central nervous system, which is caused by liver dysfunction, and is proportional to the severity of the disturbance of consciousness.

Electroencephalogram results

The result of the electroencephalogram is a recording on paper or in computer memory. The curves are recorded on paper and analyzed by the doctor. The rhythm of EEG waves, frequency and amplitude are assessed, characteristic elements are identified, and their distribution in space and time is recorded. Then all the data is summarized and reflected in the conclusion and description of the EEG, which is pasted into the medical record. The EEG conclusion is based on the type of curves, taking into account the clinical symptoms present in a person.

Such a conclusion must reflect the main characteristics of the EEG, and includes three mandatory parts:
1. Description of the activity and typical affiliation of EEG waves (for example: “The alpha rhythm is recorded over both hemispheres. The average amplitude is 57 μV on the left and 59 μV on the right. The dominant frequency is 8.7 Hz. The alpha rhythm dominates in the occipital leads.”).
2. Conclusion according to the description of the EEG and its interpretation (for example: “Signs of irritation of the cortex and midline structures of the brain. Asymmetry between the hemispheres of the brain and paroxysmal activity were not detected”).
3. Determining the correspondence of clinical symptoms with EEG results (for example: “Objective changes in the functional activity of the brain were recorded, corresponding to manifestations of epilepsy”).

Decoding the electroencephalogram

Decoding an electroencephalogram is the process of interpreting it taking into account the clinical symptoms present in the patient. In the process of decoding, it is necessary to take into account the basal rhythm, the level of symmetry in the electrical activity of brain neurons of the left and right hemispheres, the activity of the commissure, EEG changes against the background of functional tests (opening - closing the eyes, hyperventilation, photostimulation). The final diagnosis is made only taking into account the presence of certain clinical signs that concern the patient.

Decoding the electroencephalogram involves interpreting the conclusion. Let's consider the basic concepts that the doctor reflects in the conclusion and their clinical significance (that is, what these or those parameters can indicate).

Alpha - rhythm

Normally, its frequency is 8–13 Hz, the amplitude ranges up to 100 μV. It is this rhythm that should prevail over both hemispheres in healthy adults. Alpha rhythm pathologies are the following:

constant registration of the alpha rhythm in the frontal parts of the brain;
interhemispheric asymmetry above 30%;
violation of sinusoidal waves;
paroxysmal or arc-shaped rhythm;
unstable frequency;
amplitude less than 20 μV or more than 90 μV;
rhythm index less than 50%.

What do common alpha rhythm disturbances indicate?
Severe interhemispheric asymmetry may indicate the presence of a brain tumor, cyst, stroke, heart attack or scar at the site of an old hemorrhage.

High frequency and instability of the alpha rhythm indicate traumatic brain damage, for example, after a concussion or traumatic brain injury.

Disorganization of the alpha rhythm or its complete absence indicates acquired dementia.

About delayed psycho-motor development in children they say:

alpha rhythm disorganization;
increased synchrony and amplitude;
moving the focus of activity from the back of the head and crown;
weak short activation reaction;
excessive response to hyperventilation.

A decrease in the amplitude of the alpha rhythm, a shift in the focus of activity from the back of the head and crown, and a weak activation reaction indicate the presence of psychopathology.

Excitable psychopathy is manifested by a slowdown in the frequency of the alpha rhythm against the background of normal synchrony.

Inhibitory psychopathy is manifested by EEG desynchronization, low frequency and alpha rhythm index.

Increased synchronization of the alpha rhythm in all parts of the brain, a short activation reaction - the first type of neuroses.

Weak expression of the alpha rhythm, weak activation reactions, paroxysmal activity - the third type of neuroses.

Beta rhythm

Normally, it is most pronounced in the frontal lobes of the brain and has a symmetrical amplitude (3–5 μV) in both hemispheres. Pathology of the beta rhythm is the following signs:

paroxysmal discharges;
low frequency, distributed over the convexital surface of the brain;
asymmetry between hemispheres in amplitude (above 50%);
sinusoidal type of beta rhythm;
amplitude more than 7 μV.

What do beta rhythm disturbances on the EEG indicate?
The presence of diffuse beta waves with an amplitude no higher than 50-60 μV indicates a concussion.

Short spindles in the beta rhythm indicate encephalitis. The more severe the inflammation of the brain, the greater the frequency, duration and amplitude of such spindles. Observed in a third of patients with herpes encephalitis.

Beta waves with a frequency of 16–18 Hz and high amplitude (30–40 μV) in the anterior and central parts of the brain are signs of delayed psychomotor development of a child.

EEG desynchronization, in which the beta rhythm predominates in all parts of the brain, is the second type of neurosis.

Theta rhythm and delta rhythm

Normally, these slow waves can only be recorded on the electroencephalogram of a sleeping person. In a state of wakefulness, such slow waves appear on the EEG only in the presence of degenerative processes in the tissues of the brain, which are combined with compression, high blood pressure and lethargy. Paroxysmal theta and delta waves in a person in a state of wakefulness are detected when the deep parts of the brain are damaged.

In children and young people under 21 years of age, the electroencephalogram may reveal diffuse theta and delta rhythms, paroxysmal discharges and epileptoid activity, which are normal variants and do not indicate pathological changes in brain structures.

What do disturbances of theta and delta rhythms on the EEG indicate?
Delta waves with high amplitude indicate the presence of a tumor.

Synchronous theta rhythm, delta waves in all parts of the brain, bursts of bilateral synchronous theta waves with high amplitude, paroxysms in the central parts of the brain - indicate acquired dementia.

The predominance of theta and delta waves on the EEG with maximum activity in the occipital region, flashes of bilateral synchronous waves, the number of which increases with hyperventilation, indicates a delay in the psychomotor development of the child.

A high index of theta activity in the central parts of the brain, bilateral synchronous theta activity with a frequency of 5 to 7 Hz, localized in the frontal or temporal regions of the brain indicate psychopathy.

Theta rhythms in the anterior parts of the brain as the main ones are an excitable type of psychopathy.

Paroxysms of theta and delta waves are the third type of neuroses.

The appearance of high-frequency rhythms (for example, beta-1, beta-2 and gamma) indicates irritation (irritation) of brain structures. This may be due to various cerebrovascular accidents, intracranial pressure, migraines, etc.

Bioelectric activity of the brain (BEA)

This parameter in the EEG conclusion is a complex descriptive characteristic regarding brain rhythms. Normally, the bioelectric activity of the brain should be rhythmic, synchronous, without foci of paroxysms, etc. At the conclusion of the EEG, the doctor usually writes what specific disturbances in the bioelectrical activity of the brain were identified (for example, desynchronized, etc.).

What do various disturbances in the bioelectrical activity of the brain indicate?
Relatively rhythmic bioelectrical activity with foci of paroxysmal activity in any area of the brain indicates the presence of some area in its tissue where excitation processes exceed inhibition. This type of EEG may indicate the presence of migraines and headaches.

Diffuse changes in the bioelectrical activity of the brain may be normal if no other abnormalities are detected. Thus, if in the conclusion it is written only about diffuse or moderate changes in the bioelectrical activity of the brain, without paroxysms, foci of pathological activity, or without a decrease in the threshold of convulsive activity, then this is a variant of the norm. In this case, the neurologist will prescribe symptomatic treatment and put the patient under observation. However, in combination with paroxysms or foci of pathological activity, they speak of the presence of epilepsy or a tendency to seizures. Reduced bioelectrical activity of the brain can be detected in depression.

Other indicators

Dysfunction of midbrain structures – this is a mildly expressed disturbance in the activity of brain neurons, which is often found in healthy people, and indicates functional changes after stress, etc. This condition requires only a symptomatic course of therapy.

Interhemispheric asymmetry may be a functional disorder, that is, not indicate pathology. In this case, it is necessary to undergo examination by a neurologist and a course of symptomatic therapy.

Diffuse disorganization of the alpha rhythm, activation of diencephalic-stem structures of the brain against the background of tests (hyperventilation, closing-opening of eyes, photostimulation) is the norm, if the patient has no complaints.

Center of pathological activity indicates increased excitability of this area, which indicates a tendency to seizures or the presence of epilepsy.

Irritation of various brain structures (cortex, middle sections, etc.) is most often associated with impaired cerebral circulation due to various reasons (for example, atherosclerosis, trauma, increased intracranial pressure, etc.).

Paroxysms They talk about increased excitation and decreased inhibition, which is often accompanied by migraines and simple headaches. In addition, there may be a tendency to develop epilepsy or the presence of this pathology if a person has had seizures in the past.

Reducing the threshold for seizure activity indicates a predisposition to seizures.

The following signs indicate the presence of increased excitability and a tendency to convulsions:

changes in electrical potentials of the brain according to the residual-irritative type;
enhanced synchronization;
pathological activity of the midline structures of the brain;
paroxysmal activity.

In general, residual changes in brain structures are the consequences of damage of various types, for example, after injury, hypoxia, viral or bacterial infection. Residual changes are present in all brain tissues and are therefore diffuse. Such changes disrupt the normal passage of nerve impulses.

Irritation of the cerebral cortex along the convexial surface of the brain, increased activity of the median structures at rest and during tests can be observed after traumatic brain injuries, with a predominance of excitation over inhibition, as well as with organic pathology of brain tissue (for example, tumors, cysts, scars, etc.).

Epileptiform activity indicates the development of epilepsy and an increased tendency to seizures.

Increased tone of synchronizing structures and moderate dysrhythmia are not pronounced disorders or pathologies of the brain. In this case, resort to symptomatic treatment.

Signs of neurophysiological immaturity may indicate a delay in the child’s psychomotor development.

Pronounced changes in residual organic type with increasing disorganization during tests, paroxysms in all parts of the brain - these signs usually accompany severe headaches, increased intracranial pressure, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

Disturbance of brain wave activity (appearance of beta activity in all parts of the brain, dysfunction of midline structures, theta waves) occurs after traumatic injuries, and can manifest itself as dizziness, loss of consciousness, etc.

Organic changes in brain structures in children are a consequence of infectious diseases such as cytomegalovirus or toxoplasmosis, or hypoxic disorders that occur during childbirth. A comprehensive examination and treatment is necessary.

Regulatory cerebral changes are registered in hypertension.

The presence of active discharges in any part of the brain , which intensify with exercise, means that in response to physical stress a reaction may develop in the form of loss of consciousness, impaired vision, hearing, etc. The specific reaction to physical activity depends on the location of the source of active discharges. In this case, physical activity should be limited to reasonable limits.

In case of brain tumors, the following are detected:

the appearance of slow waves (theta and delta);
bilateral synchronous disorders;
epileptoid activity.

Changes progress as the volume of education increases.

Desynchronization of rhythms, flattening of the EEG curve develops in cerebrovascular pathologies. A stroke is accompanied by the development of theta and delta rhythms. The degree of electroencephalogram abnormalities correlates with the severity of the pathology and the stage of its development.

Theta and delta waves in all parts of the brain; in some areas, beta rhythms are formed during injury (for example, with a concussion, loss of consciousness, bruise, hematoma). The appearance of epileptoid activity against the background of brain injury can lead to the development of epilepsy in the future.

Significant slowing of alpha rhythm may accompany parkinsonism. Fixation of theta and delta waves in the frontal and anterior temporal parts of the brain, which have different rhythms, low frequencies and high amplitudes, is possible in Alzheimer's disease

The diagnosis of brain dysfunction made by a doctor in most cases is very frightening for the patient.

The medical term "dysfunction" is a failure in the functioning of any function in the human body. In this particular case, it indicates problems with the tissues of the brain stem.

This is an anatomical area that controls almost all vital processes of the body. The trunk regulates the heartbeat, body temperature, respiratory apparatus, processing of food elements, etc.

Primary diagnosis

In situations in which a person’s brain receives damage of a certain nature, the trunk almost always receives damage. This leads to various disruptions in brain functions. The most traumatic ones are childbirth, a strong blow, or.

It is noteworthy that failures can be clearly expressed by certain symptoms, but sometimes it is necessary to diagnose disorders using various ones.

When a doctor suspects brain dysfunction, he most often issues a referral. This diagnostic method allows you to detect damage to the brain, including in the brain stem, through its layer-by-layer display on the monitor.

It happens that the diagnosis does not require the use of tomography, usually this concerns situations in which there is no reason to suspect the presence of injury.

In such cases, the neurologist recommends that the patient do. This diagnostic method is based on sequential recording and examination of electrical signals from the brain. When structures are damaged, it is often observed; it indicates irritation of one of its zones.

MMD and other types of brain dysfunctions

Compared to the rest of the body, the mass of the brain is small; its average weight in an adult is within 1.5 kg. However, this does not prevent him from controlling most of the processes that are responsible for the vitality of the body.

Despite its importance, the brain is very vulnerable. Even minor disturbances during childbirth can greatly affect the child’s development, his vision of the world, and his emotional state.

Often headaches are accompanied by a feeling of nausea, vomiting,... Other symptoms:

fainting state;
unhealthy complexion;

One of the possible disorders of the nervous system is dysfunction. This pathology is a rather dangerous disorder, which is characterized by the presence of neuropsychiatric disorders. Pathology occurs due to minor damage to the human central nervous system.

At the first suspicion of a central nervous system dysfunction, the patient is redirected to a neurologist. The duties of this specialist include:

Detection of various pathologies in the brain and spinal cord
Detection of damage to the peripheral nervous system
Setting up and drawing up a plan for further treatment of the patient

Depending on which part of the brain structure was affected, there are 3 types of dysfunction of brain structures:

Diencephalic. Responsible for our sleep, appetite, body temperature, metabolic processes
Stem. Regulate the basic life processes of the human body, namely breathing, appetite and muscle tone
Median. Responsible for autonomic processes of the nervous system and emotions

This condition is characterized by damage to the intermediate medulla. These include thalamic disorders and various neuroendocrine syndromes, which manifest as:

Loss of sensitivity in the facial area and trunk
Decreased pain threshold with gradual development of acute thalamic pain
Intention tremor, which is detected using a standard finger-nose test
Unreasonable tearfulness and laughter
A large number of endocrine disorders (salivation hyperthermia), the nature of which depends on the location of the focal lesion

Dysfunction of the diencephalic structures of the brain is one of the most common types of neurological diseases. One of the most common forms of structural dysfunction is vegetative-vascular dystonia, which occurs in 30% of the population and most of the patients are women. It was found that the incidence of dysfunction increases during periods of increased work capacity.

Today, in order to treat this pathology, conservative and medicinal methods are used, as well as methods of physiotherapy, radiotherapy and a special diet. Drug therapy is aimed mainly at reducing the symptomatic picture and normalizing the functional indicators of brain structures.

Stem dysfunction and its diagnosis

Dysfunction of brain stem structures poses a great danger to the patient’s life. The brain stem includes vital circulatory and respiratory centers. Therefore, its dysfunction can lead to symptoms such as:

Dysphonia (weakening of the vocal cords)
Dysphagia (trouble swallowing, frequent choking)
Dysarthria (impaired pronunciation, including disorders of speech perception, writing and reading)

Diagnosis of dysfunction of brain stem structures is made using the following methods:

CT scan. CT This diagnostic method is based on a layer-by-layer examination of the affected area using X-rays. As a result, obtain highly informative images of the brain, determine the current state of its structures, as well as the location of the lesion and often the cause of this pathology
Electroencephalography (EEG). The EEG method allows you to study the functional state of the brain by recording its bioelectrical activity. It is a non-invasive procedure and has high sensitivity, thereby reflecting the slightest changes in the functions of stem structures. It is the preferred choice if there is no mechanical brain injury

Brainstem dysfunction is a reversible disorder that can be stopped in just a few restorative sessions, which will restore cerebral circulation and natural mobility of brain structures.

Arterial and venous dysfunction

Due to disruption of the cerebral vessels, dysfunction of which leads to insufficient supply of nutrients, a number of pathological symptoms arise, which include:

Frequent spasmodic headaches associated with changeable weather conditions
Changes in blood pressure

The state of vascular disorder in the brain is diagnosed using transcranial ultrasound, where vascular spasm is detected, which subsequently resolves.

Venous dysfunction of the brain is another pathological condition that is caused by a violation of the outflow of venous blood from the brain, which can ultimately lead to the formation of blood clots and, in some cases, death. With venous dysfunction, the following symptoms are observed:

Dull headaches in the morning
Frequent fainting conditions
Darkening in the eyes
Weakness in the morning
Puffiness of the face and lower eyelids in the morning
Intermittent shortness of breath
Mood swings

Minimal brain dysfunction in children

Minimal cerebral dysfunction (MCD) is considered the most common pathology in children, which is observed in almost every 5 children. The reasons for the development of this pathology in childhood are determined by the following factors:

Difficult pregnancy
Difficult birth
Exposure to toxic substances
Infectious diseases

The symptoms of minimal brain dysfunction in children are pronounced and are manifested by symptoms such as:

Systematic headaches
Hyperactivity and hyperexcitability
Excessive nervousness
Impaired motor and speech functions
Development inhibition
Cognitive disorders, especially impairment of attention and memory
Fatigue and excessive fatigue

With the gradual development of the disease, the symptoms manifest themselves even more intensely, which can ultimately provoke the occurrence of epilepsy and a number of other dangerous nervous disorders.

There are often cases when minimal dysfunction manifests itself in insufficient development of the cortical parts and their functions. This condition is accompanied by rather unusual phenomena, which manifest themselves in the fact that the child begins to write in a mirror manner and does not recognize the sides.

In the practice of foreign specialists, a method in which constant monitoring of the baby, from the moment of his birth, is carried out by an osteopathic doctor, is widely used. If dysfunction of structural pathology is identified at an early stage, the disorder can be quite easily treated with medications, without any further consequences for the child.

Conclusion

If a person is admitted to the department with a head injury in which there is impairment or loss of consciousness, as well as failure of breathing and circulation, then this condition most likely indicates damage to the brain structures.

If a person seeks help with symptoms of a disorder of consciousness, convulsive attacks, but with no head injury, then this also indicates a disruption in the activity of brain structures. In this case, the first thing to do is to see signs of irritation (excitation) of the brain stem.

The main task of the doctor is to accurately determine the cause of pathological arousal. In this case, the patient is sent to a CT scan, which will reveal a possible tumor compressing the brain structure. This pathology is common and poses a serious danger and most often requires surgical intervention.

There are many known methods for correcting dysfunctional states of the brain. They are all sharply different from each other. Each method is based on different approaches. In general, scientists from around the world agree on a common point of view that an integrated approach is necessary to correct brain dysfunction. Corrective actions are carried out on the basis of an individual approach. Specialists have many approaches in their arsenal that make it possible to take into account the needs of different categories of patients.

The main methods that are most often used in practice are methods of neuropsychological and pedagogical correction. Modification of behavioral and emotional reactions.

If the therapy used is ineffective, they resort to drug correction. The main groups of drugs are tranquilizers, antidepressants, psychostimulants, nootropic substances. Most doctors recognize amphetamines, such as Ritalin and amitriptyline, which belong to the group of antidepressants, as the most effective drugs.

To carry out diagnostics and take timely measures, when the first signs of dysfunction appear, you must contact a pediatrician (therapist) or a psychiatrist.

It should be noted that treatment of the disease is associated with a number of difficulties. For example, it is necessary to provide a child or adult with the necessary level of physical activity, since without it it is impossible to guarantee the success of treatment. It is important to pay attention to the development of qualities such as dexterity and coordination of movements.

When using psychological and pedagogical methods of correction, it is important to ensure full-fledged work with the child in the family. He needs to be given due attention and use various educational games together. It is necessary to limit the time a child spends at the computer or in front of the TV. It is advisable to replace this type of leisure with outdoor games and walks in the fresh air. Parents should spend as much time together as possible. The daily routine must be carefully thought out and communication with the child organized. Meals should be timely and complete. The child must receive the necessary amount of attention, the proper level of encouragement and praise.

The treatment plan depends on what goals need to be achieved, as well as the severity of the main symptoms. For example, with hyperactivity, therapy should be aimed at reducing activity, eliminating impulsivity, and preventing rash actions. The child needs to be taught to be attentive and self-controlled. Sedatives and sedatives will help with this. You can use both medications and various herbs and homeopathic remedies. Mandatory vitamin therapy is carried out. If necessary, supplements containing nutrients are added to the diet.

If other manifestations of the disease are detected, symptomatic therapy is carried out aimed at suppressing these symptoms.

If inhibition predominates in a child, therapy should be aimed at excitation and activation of brain structures. It is also important to use means aimed at activating motor skills and mental activity. Various stimulants are often used.

Medicines

Brain dysfunction can be treated quite effectively with medications. When using them, a number of precautions must be observed. Under no circumstances should you take medications on your own, without a doctor’s prescription. In most cases, this ends in serious consequences. The situation only gets worse; pathologies of other parts of the brain develop. With improper treatment, dysfunction can develop from a mild form into a severe, stable one. Medicines require precise adherence to dosage and treatment regimens. Side effects manifest themselves in the form of worsening pathology, headaches, and migraines.

Melleril, which belongs to the group of potent neuroleptics, has proven itself well. But it reduces hyperactivity, increased excitability and normalizes the functioning of the central nervous system. Used for brain dysfunction, severe irritability, neurasthenia, neuroses. It is recommended to take 0.005 grams three times a day. For severe mental illnesses, the dosage is increased to 50-100 mg per day. It should be borne in mind that with long-term use, a decrease in the number of leukocytes is possible. Dry mouth may occur, and extrapyramidal disorders often develop. Do not take if you have eye diseases or retinal problems.

Trioxazine is used for increased excitability and neurotic diseases. It also effectively fights irritability, insomnia, weakness and increased fatigue. Take 0.3 grams three times a day. Side effects and signs of overdose include dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting.

Seduxen promotes muscle relaxation, has a calming effect on the central nervous system, and eliminates cramps. The daily dosage for an adult is 8-10 mg.

Aminalon is used to treat birth injuries and postpartum brain damage. The drug is indicated for mental retardation, retardation in physical and mental development, and various brain dysfunctions. Take 1 gram twice a day.

Vitamins

Vitamin PP – 60 mg
Vitamin H – 150 mcg
Vitamin C – 500-1000 mg
Vitamin D – 45 mcg.

Physiotherapeutic treatment

It is used when traditional drug treatment is ineffective. Physiotherapeutic techniques are selected based on the individual characteristics of the body, the goals and objectives of corrective interventions. In most cases, the complex of treatment methods includes manual therapy sessions, sessions aimed at restoring the spine, and massage. Kinesitherapy has proven itself well. To improve metabolic processes, acupuncture and electrical stimulation methods can be used.

Traditional treatment

Traditional treatment is widely used to treat dysfunctional brain disorders.

It is recommended to take a fortified mixture, which can be easily prepared at home. To prepare, you need to take 150 grams of dried apricots, raisins, prunes and walnuts. Pass it all through a meat grinder. Add the juice of one lemon and the juice obtained from the pulp of an aloe leaf. Mix all this thoroughly, add a tablespoon of honey. Infuse for a day in the refrigerator. Take a tablespoon three times a day. Saturates the body with vitamins, promotes rapid recovery, stimulates the immune system.

Also, in case of dysfunctions, it is advisable to drink fortified juice. To prepare, you need 200 ml of pomegranate juice and 50 ml of hawthorn juice or syrup. Mix, you can add honey to taste. Drink in 2 doses: part in the morning, the second part in the evening. The duration of the course is 7-14 days.

To cleanse the body and stimulate metabolic processes, aloe juice with honey is prescribed. To prepare, take 50 grams of juice and a tablespoon of honey. Mix thoroughly. Allow to brew for half an hour. Drink in 1 or 2 approaches. The course of treatment is from 5 to 7 days.

Herbal treatment

Dysfunctions can be treated with herbs. Chamomile helps with this very well. It helps relieve inflammation and has a tonic, calming effect on the body. A decoction is used: 1.5 tablespoons of herbs are poured with a glass of boiling water and left for half an hour. Drink half a glass twice a day. You can also add chamomile to tea and drink in unlimited quantities throughout the day.

Mint decoction has proven itself well. For preparation you need 1-2 tablespoons of mint. Pour a glass of boiling water and drink in small sips throughout the day. It has a calming effect on the body and tones the nervous system. Eliminates side dyspeptic disorders, nausea. It is not recommended for men, as it contains female hormones, which help restore and normalize female hormonal levels and negatively affect the hormonal levels of men.

For increased excitability of the nervous system, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, take a decoction of motherwort. To prepare, pour 2 tablespoons of the herb into 500 ml of boiling water and leave for an hour. They drink it like tea. The entire decoction must be drunk within 24 hours. The next day a new one is brewed. The duration of treatment should be at least a month.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies are quite effective in treating various brain disorders. However, they are not so safe that they can be taken uncontrolled. They can have serious side effects, both on the brain and on other organs and systems. An important precaution is to be careful to take homeopathic remedies only after a comprehensive diagnosis has been made and the cause of the pathology has been identified. This will make it possible to select the remedy as accurately as possible and build in the optimal treatment regimen.

The herbal collection has proven itself well. To prepare, you need to take a tablespoon of chamomile herbs, calendula flowers and mint. Mix, pour two glasses of boiling water, drink throughout the day. Helps relieve stress, fatigue, and mental stress. Has a tonic and calming effect.

For depression, loss of strength, and weakness of nervous origin, a herbal mixture is recommended. To prepare, take a tablespoon of aster inflorescences and half a tablespoon of knotweed. To brew, pour a glass of boiling water over the mixture and leave for an hour. Then drink a third of a glass three times a day.

To eliminate brain disorders and normalize its basic functions, ginseng infusion is used. To prepare, take 5-10 grams of the plant, pour a glass of vodka, and leave for 24 hours. Drink 2 tablespoons three times a day for 15 days.

For brain disorders, hysteria and depressive states, chicory is used. Approximately 20 grams of chicory per glass of water. Brew it like tea, drink it 2-3 times a day.

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Dysfunctions of diencephalic structures of the brain

Question:
Hello! My daughter is 3.6 years old. We still don’t really talk, the hearing is good, she speaks individual syllables and words mom, dad, grandma.. The neurologist sent her for an EEG, this is what happened 1. Note the study was carried out in a darkened room, eyes open.Tense.Recording with many motor and
Myographic artifacts. Did not complete the load. 2. Description of the EEG Analysis of the EEG is difficult with registration conditions. In recording areas free from motor artifacts, the myographic artifact predominates, with a frequency of 20-26 Hz, amplitude up to 30 μV. The alpha rhythm is disorganized, recorded fragmentarily, with a frequency of 8 Hz, average amplitude 50 μV, the index is reduced due to the recording conditions. Zonal differences are not clear. Slow-wave activity is moderate, in the form of waves of the theta range in the central-parietal regions, with a frequency of 6 Hz and an amplitude of up to 110 μV. 3. It is impossible to assess the imbalance of the regulatory systems of the brain in reactions to stimuli, i.e. no loading work was carried out. 4. conclusion. Moderate changes with signs of dysfunction of the diencephalic structures of the brain are detected. Beta activity is increased. The alpha rhythm is formed, but the index is reduced due to the registration conditions. No typical foci of epiactivity were identified in this recording. The mother makes the child go crazy because I can’t express myself, what should we do, my daughter is irritable! Thanks in advance!

Answer:
Good afternoon Christina! According to the EEG data, which was recorded in violation of the registration conditions due to the characteristics of the child and age, no significant changes were revealed. Dysfunctional disorders occur in the vast majority of children at this age. You need to consult a neurologist and psychoneurologist to identify the cause of speech delay. In the future, such children need long-term rehabilitation, including both drug treatment and classes with speech therapists and teachers.

You are looking for: Irritation of brain stem structures - added at the request of Lyubov Khmelovska.

The attacks last, on average, a day. The study of electrical activity of the brain is studied at rest, using functional tests and tests for hyperventilation and photostimulation of the visual analyzer, with sleep deprivation. These are your people and they love you. The doctor diagnosed vasospasm and migraine. Osteochondrosis SHOP I stage. The word "irritation" is a loanword whose roots come from the Latin word irritare, meaning "to embitter" or "to irritate." In particular, the somatosensory association area is located behind the postcentral gyrus. An analysis of the reasons for the development of hyperventilation showed that in three patients the tidal volume corresponded to the target calculated by the respirator, while the respiratory rate and, accordingly, the minute volume of ventilation significantly exceeded the target. Signs of functional lability of regulatory stem structures with disturbed excitatory-inhibitory relationships. Reactivity to external stimuli is weakened. There are no clear signs of interhemispheric and focal asymmetry. In children, the EEG differs in a number of features. On the outer surface of the frontal lobe, in addition to the vertical precentral gyrus, there are three more horizontal ones: upper, middle and lower. Lateroventriculoasymmetry D on the EEG of a 3.5-year-old child was diagnosed on the background of age-related neurophysiological immaturity of the brain; there are moderately pronounced diffuse changes in the bioelectrical activity of the brain with signs of dysfunction of stem structures and signs of a decrease in the threshold of excitability. The limbic region of the cerebral hemispheres includes the cortical areas of the olfactory seahorse, or hippocampus; septum transparent, cingulate gyrus. as well as the gustatory cortex around the island of analyzers. In relatively mild forms of brain damage, with short-term loss of consciousness, diffuse cerebral changes of varying severity such as disorganization of oscillation frequency, dysrhythmia, irritation, disturbance of uniformity in amplitude, and pathological slow activity of sharp waves are more often found. Jones PA, Andrews PJ, Midgley S, et al. Five residents of Astrakhan died in a traffic accident in Kalmykia.

Dysfunction of the cerebral cortex. Treatment of dysfunctions of brain structures

At rest, the tone of the cortex is unstable and increased. Damage to the cortex in these areas does not cause noticeable disturbances in hearing, smell and taste, since the connection of each hemisphere of the brain with its perceptive apparatus in the periphery is bilateral. No clear interhemispheric asymmetry was detected. Conclusion: Diffuse changes in the BEA of the brain. Moderate diffuse changes in the bioelectrical activity of the brain in the form of uneven alpha rhythm, increased beta rhythm and the presence of acute potentials, which correlates with anxiety and neuroticism. This phenomenon is apparently ensured by the fact that changes in the blood supply to the brain are inevitably associated with the phenomena of hypoxia and hypercapnia, which in turn lead to disruption of cellular metabolic processes. I have a big problem. Statistics During the day, 174 questions were added, 288 answers were written, of which 74 answers from 16 specialists in 11 conferences. Damage to the area above the calcarine groove wedge determines the occurrence of lower quadrant hemianopia, and below it the lingual gyrus - superior quadrant hemianopia.

Treatment of minimal brain dysfunctions in children: therapeutic possibilities of Instenon

Minimal brain dysfunction (MBD) in children is the most common form of neuropsychiatric disorders in childhood. According to domestic and foreign studies, the incidence of MMD among preschool and school-age children reaches 5-20%.

Currently, MMD is considered as a consequence of early local brain damage, expressed in age-related immaturity of certain higher mental functions and their disharmonious development. With MMD, there is a delay in the rate of development of functional brain systems that provide such complex integrative functions as speech, attention, memory, perception and other forms of higher mental activity. In terms of general intellectual development, children with MMD are at the normal level, but at the same time they experience significant difficulties in school learning and social adaptation. Due to focal lesions, underdevelopment or dysfunction of certain parts of the cerebral cortex, MMD in children manifests itself in the form of disturbances in motor and speech development, development of writing skills (dysgraphia), reading (dyslexia), and counting (dyscalculia). The most common variant of MMD appears to be attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The term “minimal cerebral dysfunction” became widespread in the 1960s, when it began to be used in relation to a group of conditions of varying etiology and pathogenesis, accompanied by behavioral disorders and learning difficulties not associated with a general lag in intellectual development. The use of neuropsychological methods in the study of behavioral, cognitive and speech disorders observed in children with MMD allowed us to establish a certain relationship between the nature of the disorders and the localization of focal lesions of the central nervous system. Of great importance are studies that confirmed the role of hereditary mechanisms in the occurrence of MMD.

Due to the variety of clinical manifestations, heterogeneity of factors underlying the etiology and pathogenesis of MMD, for the latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases ICD-10, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO, 1994), diagnostic criteria were developed for a number of conditions previously considered within MMD (Table 1). Thus, with the scientific study of MMD, the tendency towards their differentiation into separate forms is becoming more and more clearly visible. However, it should be noted that in clinical practice it is often necessary to observe in children a combination of symptoms that belong not to one, but to several diagnostic categories for MMD according to the ICD-10 classification.

Age dynamics of minimal brain dysfunctions

A study of the anamnesis shows that at an early age, many children with MMD exhibit hyperexcitability syndrome. Manifestations of hyperexcitability occur more often in the first months of life, in 20% of cases they are delayed until later (over 6-8 months). Despite the correct regime and care, a sufficient amount of food, children are restless, they cry for no reason. It is accompanied by excessive motor activity, autonomic reactions in the form of redness or marbling of the skin, acrocyanosis, increased sweating, tachycardia, and increased breathing. During screaming, you can observe an increase in muscle tone, tremor of the chin, hands, clonus of the feet and legs, and spontaneous Moro reflex. Sleep disturbances (difficulty falling asleep for a long time, frequent spontaneous awakening, early awakening, startling), feeding difficulties and gastrointestinal disorders are also characteristic. Children have difficulty latching on the breast and are restless during feeding. Along with impaired sucking, there is a predisposition to regurgitation, and in the presence of functional neurogenic pyloric spasm, vomiting. The tendency to loose stools is associated with increased excitability of the intestinal wall, leading to increased pain.

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Primary diagnosis

Causes of MMD:

difficult childbirth;
infectious diseases;

diencephalic structures
stem tissues
midline structures
venous

Median structures

low pain threshold;
tremor;

Barrel malfunction

traumatic brain injury;
birth injury;
concussion and bruise.

Far-reaching consequences

body.

speech problems, dysarthria;
dysphonia;
dysphagia.

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The diagnosis of brain dysfunction made by a doctor in most cases is very frightening for the patient.

The medical term "dysfunction" is a malfunction of any function in the human body. In this particular case, it indicates problems with the tissues of the brain stem.

This is an anatomical area that controls almost all vital processes of the body. The trunk regulates the heartbeat, body temperature, respiratory apparatus, processing of food elements, etc.

Primary diagnosis

It is noteworthy that failures can be clearly expressed by certain symptoms, but sometimes it is necessary to diagnose disorders using various research techniques.

When a doctor suspects brain dysfunction, he most often issues a referral for a computed tomography scan. This diagnostic method allows you to detect damage to the brain, including in the brain stem, through its layer-by-layer display on the monitor.

It happens that the diagnosis does not require the use of tomography, usually this concerns situations in which there is no reason to suspect the presence of injury.

In such cases, the neurologist recommends that the patient undergo an ECHO-EG. This diagnostic method is based on sequential recording and examination of electrical signals from the brain. When structures are damaged, irritation is often observed; it indicates irritation of one of its zones.

MMD and other types of brain dysfunctions

Despite its importance, the brain is very vulnerable. Even minor disturbances during childbirth can greatly affect the child’s development, his vision of the world, and his emotional state.

Today, the diagnosis of minimal brain dysfunction (MCD) is made in approximately 25% of pediatric patients. Violations manifest themselves in both neurological and psychological spheres.

The symptoms manifest themselves most clearly at school age, when the child goes to school. The result is frequent headaches, excessive mobility and hyperactivity in children, and a high level of nervousness. Most children report poor memory and fatigue. Often there are developmental problems, poor concentration, motor skills and speech suffer.

difficult childbirth;
the pregnancy was difficult;
infectious diseases;
long-term effect of toxins on a woman’s body;
improper child care in infancy.

Also, disorders can be caused by traumatic brain injury, which was caused by a blow, accident, bruise, or illness.

In adults, different areas of the brain may be negatively affected. Brain dysfunction can be found in the area:

diencephalic structures– control metabolic processes, human sleep, temperature, appetite;
stem tissues– are responsible for regulating the main processes of human life support, appetite, muscle fiber tone and breathing;
midline structures– participate in vital processes, control the emotional background of the body, vegetative processes of the nervous system;
venous– the most noticeable symptoms of which are severe fatigue and headaches.

Median structures

This area is responsible for the stable functioning of the human autonomic nervous system, regulation of sleep processes and emotional background. Often a disorder in this area is caused by birth or traumatic brain injury. The diagnosis is made by studying the EEG.

Dysfunction of the midline structures of the brain manifests itself in thalamic disorders, as well as a group of neuroendocrine syndromes:

poor sensitivity on the body and face;
low pain threshold;
tremor;
sharp, unnatural laughter or crying;
premature puberty;
disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system.

Barrel malfunction

It is the brain stem that is responsible for the most important life support processes - contractions of the heart muscle, regulation of body temperature and others. Dysfunction of brain stem structures is caused by:

Often the diagnosis is combined with visual changes - the patient may experience changes in the facial bones and improper formation of the jaw. There is a possibility of developing asthenia, which affects speech development. There are also problems with muscle tone, excessive sweating and salivation.

With timely diagnosis and correct treatment, the consequences of disorders can be reversed and functionality can be at least partially restored.

Venous cerebral insufficiency

Venous dysfunction is characterized by damage to the vascular outflow of the brain. May be caused by injury or heart failure. Venous thrombosis can provoke the development of the disease.

This disorder is characterized by the presence of pulsating headaches, sudden surges in blood pressure, and migraines.

Often headaches are accompanied by a feeling of nausea, vomiting, and convulsions. Other symptoms:

Diencephalic structures in the risk area

Disorders can spread to different parts of the brain, which is reflected in symptoms; for example, when the intermediate part in the area of diencephalic structures is affected, the dysfunction is characterized by problems with metabolic processes, sleep disorders and a clinical picture characteristic of other areas.

Irritation manifests itself as irritation of the brain. Symptoms will vary depending on the area affected. Usually, irritation is not a separate disease, but a consequence of the course of another disease (tumor, neuroinfection, etc.).

Epilepsy attacks are the result of dysfunction of the midline and stem structures of the brain. Speech and autonomic system disorders are also detected. If the lower parts are damaged, problems with consciousness (confusion with time), attention, and memory may occur.

Far-reaching consequences

Dysfunction of brain tissue poses a great danger to humans. In particular, the trunk is responsible for important processes in the operation of everything body.

If there are any violations in its work, you should certainly expect the following to develop:

When a lesion forms in the stem part, paralysis may develop.

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Brain dysfunction - causes and symptoms of failures in various areas

The diagnosis of brain dysfunction made by a doctor in most cases is very frightening for the patient.

The medical term "dysfunction" is a malfunction of any function in the human body. In this particular case, it indicates problems with the tissues of the brain stem.

This is an anatomical area that controls almost all vital processes of the body. The trunk regulates the heartbeat, body temperature, respiratory apparatus, processing of food elements, etc.

Primary diagnosis

It is noteworthy that failures can be clearly expressed by certain symptoms, but sometimes it is necessary to diagnose disorders using various research techniques.

It happens that the diagnosis does not require the use of tomography, usually this concerns situations in which there is no reason to suspect the presence of injury.

MMD and other types of brain dysfunctions

Despite its importance, the brain is very vulnerable. Even minor disturbances during childbirth can greatly affect the child’s development, his vision of the world, and his emotional state.

Today, the diagnosis of minimal brain dysfunction (MCD) is made in approximately 25% of pediatric patients. Violations manifest themselves in both neurological and psychological spheres.

difficult childbirth;
the pregnancy was difficult;
infectious diseases;
long-term effect of toxins on a woman’s body;
improper child care in infancy.

Also, disorders can be caused by traumatic brain injury, which was caused by a blow, accident, bruise, or illness.

In adults, different areas of the brain may be negatively affected. Brain dysfunction can be found in the area:

diencephalic structures– control metabolic processes, human sleep, temperature, appetite;
stem tissues– are responsible for regulating the main processes of human life support, appetite, muscle fiber tone and breathing;
midline structures– participate in vital processes, control the emotional background of the body, vegetative processes of the nervous system;
venous– the most noticeable symptoms of which are severe fatigue and headaches.

Median structures

Dysfunction of the midline structures of the brain manifests itself in thalamic disorders, as well as a group of neuroendocrine syndromes:

poor sensitivity on the body and face;
low pain threshold;
tremor;
sharp, unnatural laughter or crying;
premature puberty;
disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system.

Barrel malfunction

With timely diagnosis and correct treatment, the consequences of disorders can be reversed and functionality can be at least partially restored.

Venous cerebral insufficiency

Venous dysfunction is characterized by damage to the vascular outflow of the brain. May be caused by injury or heart failure. Venous thrombosis can provoke the development of the disease.

This disorder is characterized by the presence of pulsating headaches, sudden surges in blood pressure, and migraines.

Often headaches are accompanied by a feeling of nausea, vomiting, and convulsions. Other symptoms:

Diencephalic structures in the risk area

Far-reaching consequences

Dysfunction of brain tissue poses a great danger to humans. In particular, the trunk is responsible for important processes in the operation of everything body.

If there are any violations in its work, you should certainly expect the following to develop:

When a lesion forms in the stem part, paralysis may develop.

This section was created to take care of those who need a qualified specialist, without disturbing the usual rhythm of their own lives.

When, after an examination, the doctor writes a conclusion that the patient has dysfunction of the stem structures, such a diagnosis, naturally, can, if not frighten, then alert a person ignorant of medicine. What is this disease? Let's try to understand it in a little more detail.

A little anatomy

According to the term, “dysfunction” is nothing more than a violation of any function of the body. In this case, brain stem structures. What is the brain stem? This refers to an anatomical formation that is responsible for almost all vital functions of the body. That is, the trunk is involved in the processes of heartbeat, thermoregulation, respiration, digestion and others. When situations arise in which the patient’s brain receives some kind of injury, for example, during childbirth, as a result of a bruise, a concussion, the trunk is also affected. This is where various malfunctions of its functions occur. However, they may or may not have pronounced clinical signs. In the second case, it is necessary to identify violations using special research and diagnostic methods.

When there is a suspicion that brainstem functions have been disrupted, in most cases a computed tomography scan is prescribed. This research method makes it possible to detect dysfunctions of the brain, including brain stem functions, as a result of layer-by-layer imaging. In some cases, the use of computed tomography is avoided; this usually applies to cases where there are no grounds indicating a brain injury.

In this situation, it is recommended to conduct an electroencephalogram. This is a type of study in which electrical impulses from the brain are recorded and evaluated. When the stem structures are damaged, it is often possible to detect irritation of the stem, which indicates irritation of one of the parts of the brain.

When it poses a danger

If a patient has a head injury and at the same time there are disorders such as loss of consciousness, circulatory and respiratory processes work intermittently, then this may directly indicate, even without additional examinations, that there is dysfunction of the stem structures.

Also in another case, when the patient did not have a head injury, but symptoms manifested in disturbances of consciousness, the presence of seizures or damage to the nerves of the skull. In such situations, the doctor may perform an EEG. There is a high probability that this examination will reveal symptoms indicating irritation of the brain stem. Then the doctor faces the task of establishing the causes of irritation. For this purpose, CT or MRI may be prescribed. This form will allow us to identify, for example, a neoplasm that compresses or displaces the stem structure. Which, accordingly, is the cause of the appearance of these symptoms. Both situations are dangerous for the patient and require prompt intervention.

Brainstem dysfunction poses a serious danger. As already mentioned, the trunk has respiratory and circulatory centers that are important for ensuring vital functions; in addition, it contains cranial nerves with nuclei. Dysfunction of these brain structures often provokes the development of:

Dysphonia, that is, weakness of the voice.
Speech disorders, or dysarthria, when something like chewing porridge occurs in the mouth.
Dysphagia, which is expressed in failures of the swallowing process.

When a lesion forms in the trunk, this leads in some cases to paralysis and damage to the nerves of the brain in others.

What types of dysfunctions exist?

The mass of the brain is relatively small, its weight in an adult patient is on average one and a half kilograms, however, the brain actively controls almost all processes that ensure the vital functions of the human body. At the same time, even the slightest violations in it can seriously affect the child’s intellectual development, his emotional perception, and behavior. Almost twenty percent of children are now diagnosed with minimal brain dysfunction. Brain dysfunction has a neuropsychic origin. To be more precise, it occurs due to the fact that the central nervous system is slightly affected and is caused by various factors and can change with age. A clearer picture emerges when it is time for the child to go to school. The factors are mainly:

Difficult pregnancy.
As a result of a difficult birth.
Various infections.
Exposure of the female body to toxic substances for a long period of time;
There was a lack of care during infancy.

Brain dysfunction, in addition to the reasons mentioned above, can be a consequence of a traumatic brain injury that the patient received in a fall or accident, blow, or as a result of an infectious disease.

Different parts of the brain are affected, and depending on which part the lesion or deformation occurs, the types of pathologies are distinguished. These may be brain dysfunctions, its:

diencephalic structures. Responsible for the regulation of sleep, metabolic processes, appetite, thermoregulation;
stem structures. They are called upon to be responsible for the normal maintenance of the patient’s basic vital processes - muscle tone, breathing, appetite;
median structures. They also play a large role in the basic processes of life, and exercise control over the emotional state of the patient and the autonomic functions of the nervous system.
minimal brain dysfunction. As a result, frequent headaches, childhood hyperactivity, and increased nervousness develop. Patients complain of lack of memory and fatigue. Developmental retardation, loss of attentiveness, and impaired motor skills and speech may also be observed.
venous dysfunction. It usually causes the patient to experience increased fatigue and headaches.

Now about these various functional brain disorders in more detail.

Dysfunction of diencephalic brain structures

Minimal functional lesions of the brain can affect various parts, which affects the symptoms of disorders. If the intermediate area or diencephalic region is affected, then this is usually characterized by disorders of metabolic processes, sleep and other manifestations, which were mentioned just above. To make an accurate diagnosis, you need to contact an osteopathic specialist; he will find out all the causes of behavioral disorders and take the necessary measures for treatment. The main efforts will be aimed at restoring normal blood circulation and normalizing the mobility of the main brain structures. By using craniasacral manual techniques, it will be possible to minimize the complications of birth trauma, which in most cases serve as a provoking factor in the development of dysfunction.

Dysfunction of brain stem structures

The brain stem of the head is responsible for such important processes for the body as heartbeat, temperature regulation and other functions. It is located between the hemispheres and the spinal cord. Violation of the functions of the trunk can occur for various reasons:

with traumatic brain injury;
during childbirth;
in case of untimely treatment of concussion and other reasons.

This disorder often has external manifestations. For example, a child may notice a pronounced change in the facial cranial bones, as well as an incorrectly formed oral skeleton. There is also a possibility of asthenia, which affects insufficient speech development. In addition, muscle tone is often disturbed and pathological reflexes appear. Regarding autonomic reactions, you can notice the presence of increased sweating, and in some cases, drooling.

To identify abnormalities at the very beginning of the development of the process, you need to show the child immediately after birth (preferably in the first few weeks) or after an injury to a doctor specializing in these diseases. If the disorder is promptly identified and the correct treatment regimen is prescribed, then trunk dysfunction can be reversible. Full blood flow and mobility of brain structures can be restored in the shortest possible time.

Dysfunction of midline brain structures

Their activity is responsible for the normal functioning of the body’s autonomic nervous system, as well as for normal sleep processes and emotional behavior. Dysfunction of the midline structures most often occurs as a result of injuries received during childbirth or trauma (craniocerebral), which was received during a blow or fall in the subsequent period. This term is used during EEG decoding.

Symptoms inherent in dysfunction of the midline structures of the brain include the presence of so-called thalamic disorders, as well as various neuroendocrine syndromes, characterized by:

decreased sensitivity, mainly characteristic of the face and torso;
lowering the pain threshold (strong thalamic pain sensations develop);
non-standard contractures, intention tremor;
unnatural crying and laughter;
early puberty (typically with impaired brain function in children in the epiphyseal region;
a large number of endocrine disorders, depending on the location of the lesion - hyperthermia, hypotension and hypertension.

Minimal brain dysfunction

Currently, about twenty percent of children suffer from minimal brain dysfunction. This disease is a mild form of damage to the functions of the brain structure, which is expressed by such manifestations as hyperactivity, poor memory, lack of attentiveness and other symptoms.

When a child attends school, he has difficulties with his studies, he cannot write correctly, and he has difficulty remembering the material he has covered. Such children may experience disturbances in spatial orientation. Hyperactive children are overly excitable and impulsive, they have difficulty concentrating their attention. Here a large role is given to the psychological factor. Such children need to be surrounded by attention.

Hypoactive children, on the contrary, look lethargic and inhibited, and their spatial orientation is also not sufficiently perfect. Speech is often impaired. The autonomic nervous system can be unstable. It should be noted that MMD can manifest itself at a later date. Adolescents show interest in alcohol or drugs, they become antisocial, and they begin having sexual intercourse earlier.

Minimal brain dysfunction can manifest itself against the background of various complications. Most often this happens during pregnancy or during the birth process, when the baby is temporarily deprived of oxygen or is injured during a difficult birth. Special craniasacral osteopathic manual techniques help detect MMD and get rid of negative consequences. It should also be noted that in about seventy percent of children, the course of the disease resolves with a minimum of medications.

Venous dysfunction

It manifests itself as disturbances in venous outflow as a result of several factors. For example, it may be a consequence of head trauma, including during childbirth, heart failure, or the development of a neoplasm. Thrombosis of the cerebral veins of the head can affect the development of the disease. To get rid of compression of the veins of the brain, in some cases, several sessions of osteopathy are sufficient. If this diagnosis is made or the above symptoms are present, you need to visit a doctor’s office, where an osteopath will make a diagnosis and, if necessary, prescribe the necessary treatment.

If a patient experiences headaches, in particular those of a pulsating nature, which arise as a result of changes in blood pressure associated with changes in weather, or migraines, one may suspect that there are dysfunctions of the cerebral vessels. In the case when a transcranial ultrasound examination detects the presence of vascular spasms, which subsequently occurs, then we can talk about arterial spasm.

Dysfunction of the cerebral veins has a slightly different course, since the veins lack smooth muscle elements that can narrow the lumen. Headaches, which are accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, excitability and epilepsy, may be signs of venous dysfunction. This pathology also manifests itself:

Dull headaches in the morning.
Cases of fainting.
The presence of a bluish tint to the face, or cyanosis.
Feelings of darkening in the eyes.
Lack of activity in the first half of the day.
Formation of swelling of soft tissues, for example, eyelids.

Irritation of the cortex and diencephalic structures of the brain

Irritation is characterized by irritation of parts of the brain. Depending on the location of the lesion, characteristic signs of pathology appear. Such irritation in most cases does not represent a separate disease, but acts as a symptom of some disease. This can be tumors (malignant, benign), infections, metabolic disorders, circulatory disorders. Their elimination is carried out simultaneously with the treatment of the underlying disease.

The manifestation of the disease can be detected through encephalography. However, this is not enough to provide effective treatment. It is necessary to identify the reason why they are used:

computed tomography, MRI;
angiography and other instrumental methods.

Irritation, as a rule, manifests itself in two sections - the subcortex and the cerebral cortex. The first is represented by the departments of diencephalic structures. The median ones are represented by: the limbic system, the corpus callosum, the transparent septum, the walls of the third ventricle; stem - areas of the cortex of the frontal and temporal lobe; trunk, diencephalon.

Lesions of cortical fields

Irritation of the cortex often leads to the formation of epileptic seizures and other symptoms; the distinctive signs will depend on the location of the irritation:

the posterior section (middle frontal part) leads to seizures, which are accompanied by twitching of the eyes and head, after which they begin to gradually spread to other parts of the body;
adversive field - to convulsions that occur on the other side of the body, the onset of the attack is characterized by loss of consciousness;
opercular zone – to uncontrolled swallowing manipulations;
central gyrus - to an attack of epilepsy, starting with the hand, facial and leg muscles;
posterior central gyrus - to tingling and numbness;
occipital lobe - to seizures and hallucinations;
temporal lobe - to seizures and hallucinations of auditory and olfactory properties;
cranial fossae - to disturbances in facial sensitivity, visual, auditory, and olfactory disturbances.

When local symptoms of irritation are not detected, this may indicate its diffuse nature.

Lesions of deep areas

As a result of irritation of the stem and median structures, epilepsy attacks may also occur. In addition, symptoms of speech impairment and autonomic disorders appear. If the lower sections of the trunks are affected, then disturbances in consciousness can be observed; the patient may change places between “day and night”; Attention is impaired and memory is partially lost. With irritation of the central sections, in the area of the gray tuberosity and other parts of the hypothalamus, many dysfunctions and psychopathological disorders can also be seen.

Treatment prescribed when symptoms of brain dysfunction are detected can be prescribed only after the causes that led to the manifestation of this disease have been established. It will be necessary to conduct additional instrumental diagnostics and identify the underlying disease. In addition, doctors widely use neuropsychological diagnostics to determine speech disorders. To eliminate the disorder, a psychological correction method is used - neurocorrection and other methods.

Finally

Any disorders that are associated with the brain are always serious and quite life-threatening. Therefore, when certain symptoms appear, you need to treat the problem with full responsibility and immediately contact a medical institution for qualified advice and help. Currently, there are enough techniques to recognize the disease in time and take measures for proper treatment. And this is already a kind of guarantee for a speedy recovery.