2023-05-11 08:53:24
Getting to know cerebrovascular disease (STROKE), if there are symptoms, what to do?
Stroke is one of the most common diseases in our society. and become a serious problem for the patient himself to the patient’s family Including to society in general. This disease will cause acute paralysis. The patient may lose the ability to speak and/or see.
What is cerebral ischemia?
Cerebral ischemia is caused by the inability of the body to supply blood to the brain. due to the blockage of blood vessels This results in insufficient oxygen and other nutrients to feed the brain. After that, brain cells die in a short time.
In addition, cerebral ischemia can occur from bleeding in the brain due to ruptured blood vessels. The incidence rate of this is approximately 12% of all ischemic strokes.
The severity of a stroke depends on the location of the damaged brain tissue. Naturally, the left side of the brain controls the functions of the right side of the organs and speech. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body.
Symptoms of cerebral ischemia?
A cerebral ischemia may not destroy all tissue cells immediately following the stroke. Therefore, if promptly treated will be able to maintain various cells to perform the same functions as before Moreover If the risk factors that trigger blood circulation problems can be treated and prevented early. Stroke can be prevented.
Warning signs of cerebral ischemia?
– Vision abnormalities in one or both eyes Symptoms range from blurred vision to brief blindness.
– Weakness in the fingers, hands, or both arms and legs or on any side of the body In severe cases, hemiplegia may occur.
– Speech impaired from time to time or an abnormal understanding system
– Sudden onset of the following symptoms: feeling dizzy, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting Weakness in both legs and blurred vision
– Acute symptoms are warning signs of temporary damage to the blood flow to the brain.
– Prolonged disorientation without loss of consciousness
The cause of cerebral ischemia?
An important and common cause of ischemic stroke. It is a narrowing or rupture of one of the arteries in the brain or the main artery in the neck that carries blood from the heart to the brain. It is often a result of thickened and less flexible arterial walls. Chronic and more severe disease of the coronary arteries. which leads to destruction of blood vessel walls As a result, the vascular spaces are greatly reduced.
Risk factor?
– high blood pressure
– high levels of fat in the blood
– Diabetes
– Smoking
– Obesity
– Gout
– birth control pills
What should I do if I have symptoms?
– If an alarm occurs Consult a doctor immediately. Prompt detection and treatment can help prevent wider brain damage.
– If there is acute ischemic stroke regardless of the cause Please call for urgent medical assistance. Patients may need anticoagulant therapy. (thrombolytic drugs) or may need to be treated with a catheter to remove the obstruction within 2-3 hours after the ischemic stroke.
How is cerebral ischemia treated?
When brain symptoms occur various treatment methods must be applied immediately Patients should be admitted to a hospital equipped with specialized equipment. Please be aware that ischemic stroke is an emergency. Although the symptoms may not seem serious.
For complete ischemic stroke Treatment may require the use of thrombolytic drugs, which help break up blood clots. to reduce tissue damage to less Sometimes, a specialist may examine the part of your brain that isn’t affected. to assume the management of brain functions that have been destroyed
The best way to avoid a stroke is to prevent it from occurring. Can be done by reducing various risk factors. as little as possible Nowadays, most of the risk factors for this disease can be cured. And systematic care will have a significant effect on reducing the chances of ischemic stroke. You are strongly advised to have your health checked by a medical professional at all times. Rapid detection and treatment is of great benefit to patients with ischemic stroke.
Thank you for information from: Bumrungrad Hospital
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