How can we prevent frequent "strokes" caused by sudden drops in temperature?

The temperature in Tianjin has dropped sharply in recent days. In addition to the uncomfortable feeling of "frozen hands and feet", it is often a high-incidence period of stroke. The "cliff-like drop in temperature" can be said to be "adding insult to injury" for elderly patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases with weak constitutions.

Why cold weather can trigger a stroke

1. When the human body is in a cold environment, the peripheral blood vessels contract, the peripheral resistance increases, and the blood pressure rises, which will increase the fibrin in the blood and the blood viscosity, easily leading to thrombosis.

2. Under the stimulation of cold, the body's hormone secretion will increase, causing increased vascular tension and blood pressure, leading to the occurrence of stroke.

3. Under the stimulation of cold, the blood supply of cerebral collateral circulation will be affected and cannot effectively play its protective role, which can easily aggravate the occurrence of cerebral ischemic stroke.

How to prevent it effectively?

By changing unhealthy lifestyles early and actively controlling these risk factors, it is hoped that stroke will not occur or will be delayed. In daily life, special attention should be paid to the following points:

1. Check your health regularly

Patients with diabetes, hypertension, etc. should regularly monitor their blood sugar and blood pressure indicators, and use blood sugar and blood pressure lowering drugs at regular intervals and in strict accordance with the doctor's orders.

2. Adjust your lifestyle

The ability of middle-aged and elderly people to regulate body temperature is not as good as before. They should pay more attention to weather forecasts and add or remove clothes according to weather changes. They should maintain moderate exercise but not overwork their bodies. They should also get enough sleep every day.

3. Eat a healthy diet

Eat less greasy, high-salt and high-sugar foods, and eat some healthy foods rich in vitamins and proteins, such as lightly cooked vegetables, lean meat, soy products, dairy products, etc. Eat seasonal fruits in moderation.

4. Adjust your mentality and avoid emotional excitement

In autumn and winter, people tend to be depressed, anxious, and depressed, which can lead to panic, dreaminess, and insomnia, which can induce changes in blood pressure. Therefore, we should pay attention to keeping a good mood and avoid mood swings as much as possible.

5. Follow the doctor's advice and take medication regularly

For patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia, they should take medications regularly according to the doctor's instructions. Medication adjustments must be made under the guidance of a professional doctor. Do not increase or decrease medications at will, and do not stop medications at will.

6. Pay attention to your body’s signals

Pay attention to the signals sent by your body. If you experience dizziness, headache, limb numbness and weakness, movement disorders, aphasia, etc., you should seek medical attention in time to improve the effectiveness of treatment.

Tips

Once a stroke occurs, time is life. The golden rescue time is within 4.5 hours of acute ischemic stroke. Within the "golden time window", most patients can be saved through first aid and the chance and severity of disability can be reduced.

To quickly determine whether a stroke has occurred, there is a simple and vivid method, which is to remember "Stroke 120":

●“1”: Look at “1” face to see if there is any asymmetry or crooked corners of the mouth

●“2”: Check “2” arms. Raise both arms at the same time and see if there is unilateral weakness.

● "0": (Listening) Whether you have unclear speech or difficulty expressing yourself

If the above symptoms occur without any cause and you suspect you have a stroke, call 120 emergency number immediately and send the patient to a hospital capable of treating stroke for treatment as soon as possible. Do not miss the "golden time window".