< p>Stroke is a type of stroke we often talk about, which occurs when a cerebral thrombus blocks a blood vessel, leading to nerve function loss due to ischemia and hypoxia of brain cells.
It has a very sudden onset, and if not treated promptly, it may even be life-threatening.
A “knock” from a stroke will have 4 manifestations in the “head,” and if you don’t have any, congratulations.
Manifestation 1: Frequent headaches
Although this symptom is quite obvious, it is often overlooked.
When the cerebral blood vessels are severely blocked, the brain may experience a sense of pain due to ischemia and hypoxia, and the pain will disappear when blood flow returns to normal.
If you suddenly have frequent headaches, or if the location or nature of the headache suddenly changes, it is best to seek medical attention promptly.
Manifestation 2: Frequent yawning
This is also a symptom that is easily overlooked.
After cerebral blood vessel blockage, the insufficient supply of blood and oxygen to brain tissue can lead to drowsiness; at the same time, the body will yawn frequently to expel carbon dioxide from the body, thereby increasing the body’s oxygen content.
If you experience frequent yawning while well-rested, you must be vigilant.
Manifestation 3: Transient blackout in front of the eyes
Frequent episodes of blackout in front of the eyes may indicate the formation of blood clots in the brain stem, pons, or cerebellum.
After the formation of a blood clot, ischemia and hypoxia in the brain can occur, affecting the optic nerve, leading to blurred vision, reduced vision, and transient blackouts in front of the eyes.
Most of these manifestations are transient and will return to normal after a few seconds or minutes.
Manifestation 4: Tongue root stiffness
When a blood clot blocks a cerebral blood vessel, insufficient blood supply to the brain can inhibit the language central cortex, resulting in symptoms such as stiff tongue root, biting the tongue, slurred speech, and the inability to express a complete sentence clearly.
Additionally, lack of blood and oxygen supply to the brain can affect the brain’s motor capabilities, leading to symptoms such as unilateral limb weakness, crooked mouth and eyes, and drooling on one side.
To protect vascular health, avoid 3 habits.
Habit 1: Smoking and drinking alcohol
Smoking regularly increases carbon monoxide levels, enhances vascular permeability, accelerating the formation of atheromatous plaques; smoking can also induce platelet aggregation, increasing the formation of blood clots.
Regular alcohol consumption increases blood lipid levels, promotes platelet aggregation, making the vascular wall more prone to adhering to clots, leading to strokes.
Habit 2: Prolonged sitting
Sitting for long periods is a common habit among young people today.
Sitting for prolonged periods slows down blood circulation, weakens metabolic abilities, making lipids in the blood vessels more likely to deposit, forming plaques and increasing the risk of stroke.
Therefore, office workers are advised to take short breaks every hour of sitting.
Habit 3: Staying up late
Staying up late frequently lowers the body’s immunity, making it prone to inflammation, damaging blood vessels, accelerating lipid deposition in blood vessels, and promoting clot formation.
Furthermore, individuals who stay up late frequently are often in a state of stress, increasing the secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline, raising blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of stroke.
Therefore, it is best to go to bed before 11 p.m.
Experts remind: This substance is a natural “thrombolysis king,” by consuming it regularly, blood clots can be eliminated, and strokes can be prevented.
Drinking plenty of water can boost blood circulation. Soaking vascular-nourishing plants in a water cup can have a synergistic effect.
Chrysanthemum contains compounds with strong antioxidant properties that protect vascular walls from free radical damage;
Cassia seed can lower triglyceride levels, raise high-density lipoprotein levels, reduce blood lipid levels, preventing clot formation.
Honeysuckle can increase coronary blood flow and reduce cerebrovascular resistance.
Boiling cassia seeds, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, osmanthus, and burdock root together in water, drinking two cups regularly can clear vascular debris and prevent heart and brain strokes.
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In addition, to protect vascular health and prevent vascular blockage, three things need to be done properly.
Thing 1: Pay attention to healthy eating
Consume less cholesterol and saturated fatty acids found in meat, eggs, dairy, etc.
Each person should limit daily oil intake to 25g~30g, mainly using vegetable oil.
It is best to eat 4 to 5 or more types of food per meal, with cooking methods emphasizing steaming and stewing.
Reduce salt intake, preferably not exceeding 6g per day per person.
Consume a minimum of 500g of vegetables and 200g of low-sugar fruits daily.
Thing 2: Stick to exercise
People often say, “Life lies in exercise,” indicating the importance of physical activity.
Regular exercise promotes blood circulation, opens up microvessels throughout the body, helps delay vascular aging.
Regular exercise also promotes metabolic processes, eliminating excess lipids promptly, reducing the incidence of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and preventing strokes.
Easily maintained aerobic exercises like running, moderate-paced alternating walking, dancing, etc., are recommended, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes.
Thing 3: Regular check-ups
Undergoing carotid artery ultrasound not only prevents diseases but also estimates the risk of disease occurrence. Recommendations:
After the age of 40, undergo carotid artery ultrasound every two years.
After the age of 50, undergo lipid profile and carotid artery ultrasound annually.
For obese individuals or those with three highs (high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar), shorten the examination interval to 3-6 months.
