Signs, causes of cerebral arteriosclerosis and ways to treat it
Atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels is a multifactorial process, an important role in which belongs to cholesterol. The development of this dangerous state contributes to an incorrect lifestyle, which includes the abuse of nicotine and alcohol, ignoring vitamins and physical activity.
At the dawn of the twentieth century, physicians proved that the key cause of this pathology is excessive cholesterol.
Studies of this serious and complex disease continue to this day.
When is it time to run to the doctor?
Modern physicians distinguish the following symptoms of cerebral artery atherosclerosis:
- A person experiences a headache with a aching, dull character( over time, the pain sensations intensify and assume a chronic form).
- Specific noises in the ears are observed.
- The head is often dizzy, which is accompanied by the appearance of dark "flies" before the eyes.
- During walking a person "brings in", and from the side it seems that he is drunk.
- Coordination of movements is disrupted.
- The face often blushes and sweats.
- A person suffers from insomnia( he can often wake up and have serious problems falling asleep).
- The patient often has nightmares.
- There is a shiver in his hands.
- Asymmetry appears on the face.
Specific symptoms of cerebral artery atherosclerosis are accompanied by behavioral changes. A person becomes over-suspicious, often unreasonably anxious, irritated and grumbling even for trifles. Sometimes the patient develops the signs of spleen, which then becomes depressed.
In most cases, atherosclerosis affects the beautiful half of humanity. The risk of developing the disease rises in the region of fifty-five to sixty years.
The danger of cerebral artery atherosclerosis is that, in case of untimely treatment, it leads to paralysis, myocardial infarction, stroke or dementia. Therefore, it is desirable to strictly monitor your health and at the first symptoms of cerebrovascular atherosclerosis, consult a doctor.
Features of medical care
Atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels, developing in a severe degree, involves surgical treatment and a long rehabilitation period. In order to avoid getting under the surgical scalpel, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner and adhere strictly to his recommendations.
Drug Therapy
Today, the goal of conservative treatment of cerebral artery atherosclerosis is the harmonization of lipid metabolism and the relief of the progression of concomitant pathologies.
Among the medicines intended for the treatment of cerebrovascular atherosclerosis, it should be noted:
- piracetam;
- sermion;
- trental;
- halide;
- vestibule.
We are treated at home
In order to permanently forget about the symptoms of cerebrovascular atherosclerosis, it is important to combine the intake of prescribed medicines with known "grandmother's" means. Treatment of cerebral artery atherosclerosis will be successful.if you adhere to the following recommendations:
- should drink at least one tablespoon of freshly squeezed potato juice daily;
- to bring the level of cholesterol to normal will help the use of any vegetable oil( you need 2-3 tsp to drink liquids);
- improved the condition by using a mixture of bee honey with finely chopped garlic;
- if a person is working at a remote job, then he needs to eat one head of raw onions every day.
We eat properly
The treatment of cerebral arteriosclerosis will not be complete if we ignore recommendations for a diet.
So, if a patient is diagnosed with "cerebral artery atherosclerosis", he should forget about eating fatty kinds of meat and poultry. Fatty milk and cream should also be excluded from your menu. Fried and smoked delicacies should also be tabooed.
Seafood and marine fish should be given special attention. Also, a person suffering from atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels is advised to lean on nuts, fresh vegetables and fruits.
A person at risk should eat food no more than six times. Portions should be small. At night, nothing "shower" inside, despite the "request" of the stomach, should not.
A look from the depths of the centuries
Folk remedies play a significant role in the treatment of cerebral artery atherosclerosis. Especially popular are the following recipes:
- mix in the same proportions a leaf of white birch, tea of pochech, grass of the beast, flowers of sandy immortal, three-parted grass, several leaves of young hawthorn and field mint, pour boiling water and insist infor 2 hours( take the drug you need 1/3 at least 3 times before eating food);
- mix mint, horsetail half-ow, strawberries and dill in the same parts, add three parts of sage, spik-ka and wasteland, pour boiling water, insist, take in a similar way;
- mix three parts of the ordinary mongrel with seeds of flax, sweet clover and dogrose of cinnamon, add strawberry leaves, mountain ash ordinary, licorice naked and St. John's wort, pour boiling water, insist, take in a similar way;
- finely chop one head of fresh onion, mix with a glass of sugar, put for 72 hours in a dark place, after which to taste onion and sugar mush every 3 hours.
No less effective means are decoctions of horseradish, boiled potato peelings, and also such delicious medicine as mashed potatoes prepared from dried fruits.
French doctors recently proved the benefits of wine. The present drug, prepared from white wine, honey and onions, you need to use two tablespoons a day.
Preventive measures
Prevention of such a complex disease as atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels consists of primary and secondary forms.
Primary prevention involves the arrest of the development of a dangerous condition. This is achieved by influencing risk factors. So, a person at risk should eat right, do not forget about hygienic requirements and moderate physical activity. It is also important to avoid stressful situations, quit smoking and regularly visit a doctor.
Secondary prevention includes the passage of a course of thermal procedures in the area of the posterior neck.
When the disease is only just declaring itself, you should radically reconsider your lifestyle and start paying attention to curative gymnastics, morning jogging, walking outdoors, tourism and a variety of sports games.