As people age, they are more prone to illness. In daily life, children should pay attention to the health of the elderly and prevent the occurrence of cerebral infarction, also known as ischemic stroke or stroke in traditional Chinese medicine. If not treated promptly, it can lead to the death of the patient.
Early signs of cerebral infarction
1. Sudden visual impairment, not just presbyopia
Visually sudden decrease with symptoms such as blackness or blurred vision should be taken seriously. Aside from eye diseases, it may also be a precursor to cerebral infarction.
When cerebral infarction occurs, the blood supply to the brain is severely insufficient, which leads to abnormalities in the retina. Therefore, once this issue is detected, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination.
2. Frequent dizziness, a possible precursor to cerebral infarction
This is the most common precursor in patients, especially after waking up in the morning or during bathing.
If one already has hypertension, it is even more important to pay attention to changes in the body. Frequent dizziness indicates a high possibility of cerebral infarction.
3. Excessive fatigue and constant yawning, not just tiredness
If frequent yawning and feeling constantly tired occur, it is important to be alert to cerebral hypoxia.
After ruling out factors such as poor sleep quality and inadequate rest, if frequent yawning still occurs, it is likely due to arterial blockage.
Because after arterial blockage, the blood supply to the brain is compromised, which leads to abnormal brain commands.
4. Uncontrolled limb movement, not just calcium deficiency in middle-aged and elderly individuals
If one experiences weakness in the legs and difficulty walking, do not simply suspect calcium deficiency. It is likely that cerebral infarction is affecting the movement of the limbs.
Under a condition of leg weakness, if a part of the body is not controlled by the brain, such as numbness on the right side of the body, complete loss of labor capacity, it is very likely a precursor to cerebral thrombosis and immediate medical attention is needed.
Dietary considerations for cerebral infarction patients
1. Avoid fatty meat, animal organs, fish roe, etc.: Eat less foods high in oil and cholesterol, such as peanuts; avoid or consume less whole milk, cream, egg yolks, and fatty pork;
Avoid fatty lamb, fatty beef, liver, organs, butter, lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow, and coconut oil; avoid deep frying, frying, and barbecue cooking methods.
2. Avoid oily, sweet, greasy, excessively salty, spicy, and phlegm-inducing foods: Consume less sweet drinks and cream cakes; avoid excessive consumption of sauces, pickles, etc.
3. Avoid raw, cold, spicy foods: such as white wine, Sichuan pepper, spicy hot pot, etc., as well as hot foods such as strong tea, mung beans, lamb, and dog meat.
4. Avoid smoking and excessive drinking: Smoking can damage the vascular endothelium and cause small blood vessels to contract and narrow, making it easier for blood clots to form; excessive consumption of strong alcohol is harmful to blood vessels.
