A 35-year-old man suffered a sudden cerebral infarction. Advice: Eating such foods often can increase the incidence of cerebral infarction
Mr. Liu is a project manager of an IT company. He is 35 years old this year. His work is relatively smooth and his family is relatively harmonious. Some time ago, he suddenly found that he had symptoms such as unsteady walking and left hand weakness , and it did not improve for a period of time.
When he arrived at the hospital for an examination, he found out that it was an acute cerebral infarction . The cause turned out to be that he had been drinking a glass of Coke every day for several years. During the consultation, it was found that Mr. Liu's blood sugar was very high, and he kept drinking beverages. The cerebral infarction was caused by diabetes.
1. Has the "source" of cerebral infarction been found?
The occurrence of cerebral infarction is related to people's unhealthy eating habits and living habits, so there is a saying that cerebral infarction comes from eating.
A study in the United States found that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages will increase mortality . The researchers followed up 17,930 middle-aged and elderly people for 6.9 years and found that people who drink more sugar-sweetened beverages have higher rates of coronary heart disease and mortality. Also higher. In addition, researchers at Harvard University also found that drinking one to two cups of sugar-sweetened beverages a day was associated with a 26% increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a 35% increased risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction or sudden death, and a 35% increased risk of stroke. would increase by 16%.
2. There are 5 manifestations, suggesting that cerebral infarction is coming
As a disease with a high morbidity and mortality rate, cerebral infarction seriously affects people's health and quality of life. Before the onset of cerebral infarction, an early warning signal will be issued. The following five symptoms appear. Be careful of cerebral infarction. signal to come.
1. a sudden fall
Due to cerebrovascular diseases, it may cause limb dysfunction, so it may cause balance disorders, ataxia, sudden falls or instability.
2. One limb is out of control
One side of the limb is out of control, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, slurred speech, and short-term coma. You should also be vigilant. It may be a cerebral infarction.
3. Decreased grip strength
Suddenly finding that one hand has no strength, holding something unsteadily, difficulty in writing, etc., may all be a signal of cerebral infarction.
4. Stiff tongue, severe headache
Sudden stiffness at the base of the tongue, difficulty swallowing, or severe and repeated headache and dizziness, although it may return to normal in a while, but be careful of the signal from a cerebral infarction.
5. Drowsiness, drowsiness
The whole body feels tired and sleepy for no reason, and the whole person becomes lethargic. It may also be a manifestation of severe cerebral arteriosclerosis and cerebral infarction.
3. Prevention of cerebral infarction, adhere to "three more and three less"
Treating diseases, prevention is better than cure, cerebral infarction is no exception, to prevent cerebral infarction, we must adhere to three more and three less.
Usually try to exercise as much as possible, eat more fresh green leafy vegetables, control the intake of salt more , and do less smoking, drinking less, staying up late , etc., and also have a good attitude.
Most of the occurrence of cerebral infarction is related to people’s behavior and habits. For example, drinking sugary drinks frequently may also increase the morbidity and mortality of cerebral infarction. Usually, you must observe your own physical condition. If symptoms related to cerebral infarction appear, you must promptly See a doctor, and do a good job in the prevention of cerebral infarction in daily life.
References:
[1] [Health] The 14-year-old boy suffered a cerebral infarction, and it was the murderer! Many people have this habit. People's Daily. 2018-05-21
[2] Why are there more and more cerebral infarctions? Doctor: It's all because of the "bad habit" after meals. Family Doctor Online. 2021-02-03
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