Dr. Wang
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As a senior physician, I have witnessed countless cases over the years where neglecting the first symptoms has led to serious consequences. Cerebrovascular disease is one of them, and it is one of the major threats to global health, especially in middle-aged and elderly populations.
Cerebral vascular blockage, commonly known medically as cerebral thrombosis or cerebral infarction, is a common type of stroke that occurs when an area of the brain is dysfunctional due to ischemia.
Sometimes, people may experience these symptoms when they wake up early in the morning, but it's easy to ignore them and think they're just the result of poor sleep or other common illnesses.
However, the following five morning abnormalities may be a sign of cerebral vascular blockage and need to be taken seriously.
- Sudden, severe headaches: Many patients report that they experience "never-before" headaches when they experience a blocked cerebral blood vessel, which is often sudden and severe.
For example, Mr. Li, a 55-year-old accountant with a history of high blood pressure and diabetes, woke up one morning with a sudden severe headache that he thought was due to the stress of work the night before and poor sleep.
But over time, the headache did not subside, but was accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Fortunately, his family realized something was wrong and immediately rushed him to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a cerebral vascular blockage.
- Slurred speech or decreased comprehension: Blockages in cerebral blood vessels may affect areas of the brain that control speech and comprehension.
Ms. Zhang, a 62-year-old retired teacher, woke up one morning when her family found her slurred speech and began to have difficulty finding words. She tried to explain her feelings, but couldn't seem to organize the language correctly.
The family initially thought she was just too tired, but when she began to experience unilateral limb weakness, they realized the seriousness of the problem and quickly sought medical help.
- Visual disturbances: Blockage of cerebral blood vessels may affect the area of the brain responsible for vision, resulting in blurred vision in both or one eye, or even transient vision loss.
A patient named Zhao, 48 years old, woke up one morning to find blurred vision in his left eye, thinking it was eye fatigue or dryness.
However, after a few hours, his condition did not improve, but he developed mild speech difficulties. Mr. Zhao was rushed to the hospital and, after a series of tests, was diagnosed with cerebral thrombosis.
- Loss of coordination or vertigo: When cerebral vascular blockage affects the cerebellum, patients may experience difficulty walking, severe vertigo, or balance problems.
Ms. Wang, a 68-year-old patient who woke up one morning suddenly feeling spinning and unable to stand, initially thought it was low blood pressure and gave her some sugar water in the hope that her symptoms would ease.
But when her symptoms persisted and accompanied by nausea, she was quickly rushed to the hospital. Through emergency medical intervention, she survived, but her road to recovery was fraught with challenges.
- Numbness or weakness in the face, arms or legs: This is one of the most common symptoms of blocked cerebral blood vessels, especially if these symptoms appear only on one side of the body.
A 70-year-old retired worker, Mr. Liu, woke up one morning to find his left arm and cheek feeling numb and weak.
He initially thought it was a poor sleeping position, but a few hours later, when the corners of his mouth began to droop, the family immediately realized that he might have had a stroke and immediately called emergency services.
In the above cases, timely medical intervention is crucial. However, many people tend to overlook early symptoms, causing the condition to worsen or cause permanent damage.
It is important to recognize that these symptoms can be a sign of a more serious problem and professional medical help should be sought immediately.
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