Cerebrovascular diseases are one of the rightly feared diseases in developed countries. They are in third place in terms of the causes of death. In addition, this group of diseases is the second most common cause of mental deterioration and early dementia.
The common feature of these diseases is that they develop suddenly, “like a bolt from the sky”. That is why it is called “stroke” after the English word “stroke”. Most of them are caused by a blood supply disorder in the brain caused by blockage of a blood vessel (as a result of thrombosis), a smaller proportion is caused by a rupture of a cerebral vessel or cerebral hemorrhage.
The brain, the switching center of our body, depends more than any other organ on a satisfactory blood supply. It needs oxygen and glucose dissolved in the blood to function smoothly. A reduction in blood flow by a fifth in a given brain area causes the death of nerve tissue within minutes. Depending on which part of the brain is affected, the disorder can manifest itself in deafness, numbness of the limbs, mouth, tongue, and heaviness in the limbs. Arteriosclerosis and its consequences are most often responsible for blood supply disturbances. Stroke is usually caused by high blood pressure.
Blood circulation disorders in the brain and their permanent consequences can be prevented. The much-mentioned lifestyle changes also prove to be useful in this group of diseases.
- Have your blood pressure checked regularly, at least twice a year, even if you do not experience any signs of high blood pressure.
- In case of high blood pressure, follow the doctor’s instructions and take the medicines consistently.
- Our diet should be low in fat and rich in vitamins.
- We limit smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Let’s move and do sports regularly. Let’s do relaxation exercises.
- Take warning signs and temporary blood flow disorders seriously.
Warning signs
- If the following symptoms last even for seconds or minutes, see a doctor or call an ambulance.
- Numbness or numbness of the face, hand or arm.
- Unilateral or bilateral visual disturbances.
- Paralysis, usually on one side of the body.
- Unexpected tripping or falling.
- Unexplained nausea and confusion.
Source: Galen
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