Aunt Liu, 63 years old this year, has regular follow-up visits every year because she was diagnosed with kidney stones a few years ago. During a recent follow-up visit, the doctor found that the grooves on both sides of her nose were not symmetrical, and Aunt Liu said that she did not notice them on weekdays. The doctor asked her about her recent physical condition, whether she had any fatigue, numbness in her limbs and other sensations, and Aunt Liu thought about it and seemed to really have similar symptoms.
Combined with Aunt Liu's hyperlipidemia, weakness in the right limb, and a slightly shallow nasolabial fold, and a left deviation of the tongue, the doctor guessed that Aunt Liu was likely to be a sign of cerebral infarction.
Cerebral infarction, also known as ischemic stroke, is a kind of cerebrovascular disease due to cerebral atherosclerosis, which leads to narrowing of the lumen of the cerebral artery, which in turn causes local thrombosis, resulting in ischemia, hypoxia, necrosis of brain tissue, and neurological dysfunction.
There are many factors that may contribute to cerebral infarction, especially the following foods that may increase the risk of cerebral infarction
1.High-salt foods: Excessive salt intake can lead to excessive calories, which in turn will increase blood lipids in the body and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
2.High-fat food: A high-fat diet is an important cause of cardiovascular disease, especially modern people like to order takeout, using too much oil, coupled with lack of exercise, it is easy to increase the three high risks.
3.High-sugar foods: Regular consumption of sweets can lead to fat accumulation in the body, which in severe cases may lead to hardening of the arteries and plaque formation. Once the plaque enters the blood circulation of the brain, it is easy to cause cerebral infarction.
Be alert to the possibility of cerebral infarction if you have the following abnormalities while sleeping:
1.Unusual headache: A severe headache while sleeping, which may be caused by excessive blood thickness and slow blood flow. If it is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, it is likely to be a sign before cerebral infarction.
2.Unilateral drooling: There are many causes of drooling, but if it is often the same drooling and other causes are ruled out, it may be due to a blocked blood vessel. Blockage of blood vessels can lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain, which in turn affects the function of the tongue and can easily lead to drooling.
3.Numbness in the hands and feet: Numbness occurs when the body presses on the hands or feet during sleep, but it disappears after liberation. If your hands and feet are not pressed, but you experience frequent numbness, it may be a possibility that your blood vessels are blocked.
To prevent cerebral infarction, diet is important:
1.Control your diet: Reduce your intake of trans fatty acids, salt, sugar, and alcohol, and increase your intake of unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
2.Adequate sleep: Adequate sleep is closely related to the health of blood vessels, and staying up late often will cause blood vessels to constrict, increase blood pressure, and increase the incidence of cerebral infarction. It is recommended to go to bed before 11 p.m. every night and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep.
3.Regular medical check-ups: Even if you are in good health, you may have problems such as carotid artery stenosis as you age, and it is recommended that people over 40 years old have their carotid artery check-ups regularly.
Therefore, please do not think that good health can give you a free diet Xi. Only by controlling your diet and paying attention to your body's signals can you better prevent cerebral infarction.