Late spring cold is coming! How to protect your cerebral blood vessels?

China Weather Network reported that today (February 21), rainy weather continued in a large area of ​​southern China, with heavy rain in southern Jiangnan and southern China, and heavy rain in Guangdong and other places. Affected by rainy weather and cold air, the temperature in 10 southern provinces and regions will continue to be lower than 5°C. Starting the day after tomorrow, as the rain stops, most areas are expected to warm up.

Source: Xinhuanet

November to March of the following year is the peak period of cardiovascular disease in the year. The elderly need to be especially careful, especially when the temperature drops significantly, which can easily cause blood pressure fluctuations and lead to illness. Patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension should take more precautions.

Multiple factors lead to high blood pressure, which can easily induce blood vessel rupture

Cerebral hemorrhage, also known as "cerebral hemorrhage", refers to the non-traumatic rupture of blood vessels in the brain, which leads to blood accumulation in the brain substance. It accounts for 25% to 55% of all strokes. Every year, about 12 to 15 people out of every 100,000 people suffer from cerebral hemorrhage. Moreover, cerebral hemorrhage develops rapidly and progresses rapidly, with a mortality rate of 35% to 52% within one month of onset.

As people age, their cerebral blood vessels become weaker due to atherosclerosis. Hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage is more common in hypertensive patients aged 50 to 60. Due to factors such as emotions, weather changes, constipation, and breath holding, blood pressure suddenly rises, causing the hardened and weakened blood vessels to rupture.

If you have any related symptoms, please be alert and seek medical attention immediately

Patients with high blood pressure, long-term smoking, staying up late, high stress, unbalanced diet, lack of exercise, dyslipidemia, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, and sleep disorders are all at high risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and should pay special attention to prevention during the transition from winter to spring.

When cardiovascular disease occurs, it usually manifests as abnormal blood pressure fluctuations and cramps, and the patient will experience chest tightness and an indescribable sense of oppression. If these symptoms cannot be relieved within 5-15 minutes, it is an acute attack of cardiovascular disease and you should seek medical attention immediately.

There are usually no warning signs before cerebral hemorrhage, and it often occurs suddenly. If you experience the following symptoms, be alert and seek medical attention immediately:

1. Severe headache or sudden worsening of long-term headache, especially accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting, or neck and back pain;

2. Sudden limb numbness, weakness, crooked mouth corners, etc.;

3. Sudden inability to speak, or slurred speech, or inability to understand what others are saying, etc.;

4. Blurred vision, eye pain and double vision, etc.;

5. Unexplained drowsiness or unconsciousness, restlessness, especially accompanied by incontinence;

6. Sudden dizziness, spinning vision, falling to the ground, confusion or coma.

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Reasons for the high incidence of cardiovascular diseases in winter and spring

1. Sudden cold and heat. At low temperatures, blood vessel contraction can easily cause ischemia and hypoxia in important organs such as the heart; the large temperature difference between day and night can easily cause disorders in the nervous system and endocrine system, increasing the risk of inducing acute diseases.

2. Large fluctuations in blood pressure accelerate the formation and development of arteriosclerosis.

3. Winter haze triggers vascular inflammatory response; the air pressure is low and the oxygen concentration in the air is also low, and patients with poor cardiopulmonary function are prone to hypoxia.

4. The incidence of upper respiratory tract infections increases, the burden on the heart increases, and it is easy to induce acute myocardial infarction, sudden death, etc., and heart failure is also more likely to occur.

5. Reduced exercise. Due to the cold weather, outdoor activities are reduced. Sitting for a long time and the low temperature can easily cause vasoconstriction and slow blood flow, increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities.

6. Improper diet. During the Chinese New Year, people tend to consume more high-fat foods, which can cause obesity and increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Do these things to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

1. Stabilize blood pressure and prevent blood pressure rebound and excessive fluctuations;

2. Adjust your mood, stay optimistic, and avoid mental stress and emotional excitement;

3. Eat a light diet, eat more fruits, vegetables, and soy products, with appropriate amounts of lean meat, eggs, and fish, eat less animal offal, avoid smoking and drinking; eat until you are 70% full.

4. Keep bowel movements smooth. (Straining during bowel movements will increase abdominal pressure, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure, which may lead to blood vessel rupture);

5. Keep warm and avoid getting up too early or over-exercising for outdoor activities;

6. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, arrange work reasonably, insist on proper physical exercise, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid excessive fatigue and strenuous exercise.

7. Strictly follow the doctor's instructions on medication and do not change or adjust medication at will.

8. The elderly should not rush to get out of bed in the morning, but get up slowly.

9. The elderly should drink 500 ml of warm water when they wake up early and drink more water in addition to three meals a day. This will help dilute the blood and avoid thrombosis.

Source: Xinhuanet, China Weather Network, Guangzhou Daily, etc.