During a family gathering, an elderly elder suddenly slurred his speech and his face was slightly distorted. At this moment, the original atmosphere of laughter and laughter instantly froze, and the hearts of the family members were full of panic and uncertainty. This is not just the story of one family, but a reality that many families around the world may face – a wake-up call for cerebral ischemia. Cerebral ischemia, a medical term that may sound distant and technical, is actually relevant to the health of each of us. It is a precursor to serious health problems such as stroke and transient ischemic attack, especially in middle-aged and elderly people, and its risk and impact cannot be ignored.
But if I told you that cerebral ischemia is preventable in many cases, wouldn't you want to know more? Recognising the early signs of brain ischemia is like having a valuable early warning system that allows us to take timely action to protect ourselves and our loved ones. This article will guide you through identifying the four early signs of cerebral ischemia and using simple self-detection methods to prevent potential health risks and ensure that we can enjoy a healthy, vibrant life. Let's start this journey together and protect ourselves and our families.
Brain ischemia, which sounds distant and unfamiliar, is actually lurking in our lives, silently. To understand this threat, we must first understand the main reason behind it. Among them, increased blood pressure in the systemic arteries (hypertension), abnormal glucose metabolism (diabetes), and poor lifestyle habits constitute the "troika" of cerebral ischemia.
The increase in blood pressure in the systemic arteries directly increases the burden on the cerebral blood vessels, and in the long run, the cerebral blood vessels gradually harden and narrow, the blood flow decreases, and the oxygen and nutrients received by the brain are reduced. Abnormal glucose metabolism further reduces blood flow to the brain by destroying the walls of blood vessels, increasing vascular resistance. As for bad lifestyle habits, such as smoking, lack of exercise, and unbalanced diet, they are all driving forces that quietly promote the development of cerebral ischemia.
Alarm sounds: the four major facial signals of cerebral ischemia
When cerebral ischemia creeps in,The face will show some "warning signs" that can be identified and taken in time to avoid more serious health problems.
Facial weakness: The muscles on one side of your face suddenly feel weak and your smile becomes asymmetrical, which may be the first signal that ischemia is sending you to the brain.
Vision mutations:If you suddenly notice that your vision is blurry, or you have double shadows when you look at things, it may be because the area of the brain responsible for vision is not getting enough blood flow.
Speech mutations: Beginning to speak unclearly, or finding yourself suddenly having difficulty understanding other people's words, may be due to cerebral ischemia affecting the language center.
Dizziness and imbalance :Dizziness can be caused by a variety of factors, but if accompanied by unsteady walking, it can be a sign that the brain is ischemic leading to impaired balance function.
Through the above analysis, it is not difficult to find that cerebral ischemia is a problem that cannot be ignored, and it occurs for a clear reason, and early warning signals will be sent through facial changes in the early stage. These signals are our window to prevention and intervention, and by improving lifestyle and controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, we can effectively reduce the risk of brain ischemia and protect our brain health. Understanding this knowledge is a responsible performance of each of us, especially for middle-aged and elderly friends, and it should be paid enough attention.