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Lu Jian, Department of Neurology, Wen'an County Hospital, Langfang City

With the rapid development of modern economy, people's wallets are getting fatter, and their eating standards are gradually improving. Eating big fish and meat and feasting on delicious food are all irresistible "temptations". However, if people consume high-fat and high-calorie foods for a long time, they are prone to various diseases, such as cerebral infarction. Many people may ask this question: why are there more and more patients with cerebral infarction when our lives have improved? Let's talk about this issue with you today.

How much do you know about cerebral infarction?

What is cerebral infarction?

Cerebral infarction is a clinical diagnosis of the disease, also known as ischemic stroke, which is caused by multiple factors, such as occlusion of blood vessels supplying the brain area, which leads to necrosis of nerve cells or nuclei in the blood vessel supply area and functional impairment of the corresponding necrotic ischemic area.

Premonition of cerebral infarction

【1】Sudden dizziness

【2】Sudden severe headache

【3】Abnormal gait

【4】Yawning

【5】Abnormal blood pressure

Why are the number of patients with cerebral infarction increasing year by year?

[1] Unhealthy diet: An unhealthy diet can lead to obesity, increase blood lipids, and make the blood gradually become more viscous. When the blood clots in the brain are cleared, cerebral infarction may occur at any time.

[2] Long-term smoking and drinking will not only cause the tar and nicotine in the smoke to accumulate in the lungs and cause lung disease, but will also gradually damage the blood vessels, causing them to harden and blood viscosity to increase, which in turn can cause cerebral infarction.

In addition, drinking alcohol may not only damage the liver, but also put great pressure on blood vessels. If the blood vessels in the brain are damaged, the risk of cerebral infarction will increase.

[3] Bad living habits, sitting for long periods of time, in fact, many diseases can be cured by controlling your diet, moving your legs, going to bed early and getting up early. However, most modern people have irregular work and rest schedules, eat takeout for a long time, have unhealthy diets, and lack exercise, which are all "hidden dangers" of cerebral infarction.

Can eating fatty meat cause cerebral infarction?

Most patients with cerebral infarction have multiple risk factors, the most important of which is dietary problems. The meat we eat in daily life, especially fatty meat, contains more fat and triglycerides. If consumed in excess, it will cause fat accumulation in the body, thickening the blood, and slowing down blood circulation, leading to cerebral infarction. Therefore, eating more fatty meat is indeed a risk factor for cerebral infarction, but it is not the only reason. In addition to fatty meat, there are some other reasons.

【1】White sugar.

Although sugar is a nutrient that our body needs, it can also cause harm if we consume too much. When sugar enters our body, the part that cannot be removed through metabolism will turn into triglycerides, which will increase the blood lipid content in the blood. These fats will continue to accumulate and deposit on the inner wall of the blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis and eventually causing blood clots, thereby obstructing blood flow. In addition, sugar is very high in calories, and too much sugar will turn into fat. If people with high cholesterol eat too much white sugar, blood vessels will easily develop spots, causing blood vessel blockage and leading to hyperlipidemia.

【2】Salt

Salt, known as the "king of all flavors", is also an indispensable condiment in our daily lives, but we must also pay attention to its intake and avoid excessive intake. According to the guidance of the World Health Organization, the daily salt intake of adults should be controlled below 5g to avoid excessive intake. Eating too much salt for a long time can easily lead to osmotic pressure imbalance and cause smooth muscle swelling. At this time, blood vessels will narrow and blood flow will increase rapidly, causing blood clots to fall off and increasing the chance of cerebral infarction.

【3】Oyster sauce

Oyster sauce is a condiment that has been used more frequently in recent years. It can increase the color and taste of food. But if you look carefully at the ingredient list, you will find that a lot of salt is added during the production of oyster sauce. Therefore, if you add salt while using oyster sauce, it means that your sodium intake has seriously exceeded the standard, and you may develop high blood pressure in the future. Not only that, oyster sauce also contains a large amount of purine components. Long-term intake can cause fluctuations in blood uric acid levels and induce hyperuricemia. It is not only the root cause of gout, but also causes damage to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.

Conclusion

Today's article ends here. Thank you for your reading and support. The above are some health tips about cerebral infarction. You can share or repost them with more friends around you to improve your awareness of cerebral infarction prevention and treatment and maintain a healthy body!