Cerebral infarction warning? There are 3 signals in the body, which may indicate that a cerebral infarction is coming, please be vigilant

Aunt Yang is in her early 60s this year, and the old couple are both career editors. They live a relatively stable life, but Aunt Yang was diagnosed with high blood pressure more than ten years ago, and she insisted on taking antihypertensive drugs at the beginning.

Later, she found that her blood pressure remained stable, so she stopped taking antihypertensive drugs without authorization. But when she woke up one morning, she suddenly felt dizzy, thinking it was caused by high blood pressure, and hurried to the pharmacy to buy some antihypertensive drugs.

But not long after I got home, I found that one side of my body was numb, I couldn't stand still, and I started to lose my ability to speak . The family saw something was wrong, so they quickly called 120 and took them to the hospital for a check. It turned out to be a cerebral infarction.

1. Blockage of blood vessels increases the risk of cerebral infarction

As a disease that threatens the health and life safety of middle-aged and elderly people, cerebral infarction is related to the blockage of blood vessels in the body. Once the blood vessels of the human body are blocked, the risk of cerebral infarction will also increase.

Everyone has blood vessels in the body. With the growth of age, the garbage in the blood vessels will continue to accumulate and even become blocked. Carotid arteries, in particular, are also prone to blockages.

The carotid arteries are located on both sides of the trachea in the front of our neck. They are the size of the little finger and are the main blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the brain. Because the carotid artery has a Y-shaped structure and is relatively narrow, it is prone to atherosclerosis, so it is prone to blockage.

According to statistics, 2/3 of cerebral infarctions are related to blocked carotid arteries.

Once the carotid artery is blocked, the brain will be ischemia due to untimely blood supply. If it takes more than eight minutes, the brain will be damaged, causing some symptoms such as aphasia, blindness, hemiplegia, etc. If it is allowed to develop, it may also lead to brain death.

Second, the advent of cerebral infarction is not silent! Early warning and early prevention

Cerebral infarction has a very high disability and fatality rate, but the onset of cerebral infarction is not without a single sign. Dr. Wang Yunlong, deputy director of the first ward of the Arrhythmia Center of Beijing Anzhen Hospital, reminded that there are reminders three months before the occurrence of cerebral infarction. If the following symptoms appear, you must be vigilant.

1. Rapid heartbeat

Inexplicable rapid heartbeat, be careful of the signal sent by atrial fibrillation, especially for the elderly over 75 years old, the probability of being targeted by atrial fibrillation is very high.

2. Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, etc. are also typical symptoms of atrial fibrillation. If you find that you have only performed light physical activity, and have symptoms of dyspnea, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, it is best to seek medical attention in time.

3. Dizziness

Dizziness is not just a symptom of low blood sugar, it is likely to be a signal from atrial fibrillation. If the heartbeat is often irregular, symptoms such as dizziness may also occur.

In addition to the above symptoms, blurred vision, stiffness on one side of the body, numbness on the face, drooling on one side and other symptoms may also occur when a cerebral infarction occurs .

3. It is not too late to prevent cerebral infarction, do 3 points

In the treatment of diseases, prevention is far greater than cure, and cerebral infarction is no exception. If you want to prevent cerebral infarction, you should pay more attention to the following three points.

1. Diet low in salt and oil

It is recommended to eat low salt and less oil to avoid excessive intake of fat and salt, which can cause high blood lipids, high blood pressure and other diseases, and even damage the health of blood vessels. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure adequate nutrition and eat more food that is good for blood vessels. .

2. Make sure to have a good and regular living habit

Usually, it is necessary to ensure a good and regular living habit, try to avoid staying up late, to ensure a happy mood, and it is also beneficial to prevent cerebral infarction.

3. Actively control underlying diseases and do regular physical examinations

Patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, etc., must pay attention to and actively treat them, and do regular physical examinations and reexaminations.

The occurrence of cerebral infarction is closely related to vascular blockage, especially carotid artery blockage, which is a major reason for the increased incidence of cerebral infarction. Usually, the symptoms of cerebral infarction must be paid attention to and preventive measures should be taken in life.

References:

[1] This blood vessel is the most easily ignored! Cerebral infarction and stroke are related to it... Don't blame me for telling you late. Popular Science China. 2020-12-03

[2] There are reminders three months before the occurrence of cerebral infarction! Catch these three symptoms and save your life! .Phoenix Health.2022-01-12

[3] Is the method of self-diagnosing cerebral infarction effective? It is recommended to do this to prevent cerebral infarction. People's Network Science. 2019-04-18

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