Cerebral infarction, also known as ischemic stroke, is a common cerebrovascular disease, which is caused by the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels in the brain, resulting in ischemia, hypoxia and necrosis of local brain tissue, thus causing corresponding neurological dysfunction.
The pathogenesis of cerebral infarction is complex and is related to a variety of risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, etc. The clinical manifestations of cerebral infarction are also diverse, and depending on the location and extent of the infarction, symptoms such as hemiplegia, aphasia, visual impairment, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting can occur.
Cerebral infarction is a serious life- and health-threatening condition that can lead to death or disability if left undiagnosed and treated. Therefore, it is very important to prevent and detect cerebral infarction early.
So, why are many patients with cerebral infarction from rural areas? Here are some possible causes:
- Rural people are relatively lacking in medical resources, and many people do not have the habit of regular physical examinations, nor do they timely detect and treat underlying diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, which are all high-risk factors for cerebral infarction.
- The lifestyle of rural people is relatively conservative, and many people do not pay attention to exercise and lack exercise, resulting in a decline in physical fitness, reduced elasticity of blood vessels, poor blood circulation, and easy to form thrombosis or embolism.
- The diet of rural people is relatively simple, and many people like to eat foods high in salt, oil and fat, which leads to increased blood pressure, dyslipidemia, blood sugar out of control, and increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
- Rural people's health awareness is relatively backward, many people have the habit of smoking, drinking, and even some people like to make their own wine, these bad habits will lead to increased blood viscosity, blood vessel constriction, insufficient oxygen supply, and promote arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
To sum up, the main reasons for cerebral infarction in rural areas are the lack of medical resources, unhealthy lifestyle, unreasonable dietary structure, and lack of health awareness. In order to prevent the occurrence of cerebral infarction, rural people should do the following:
- Regular physical examination, timely detection and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and other underlying diseases, in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions to take antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, lipid and other drugs, to control blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids within the normal range.
- Stick to exercise, at least half an hour a day of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, cycling, etc., to enhance cardiopulmonary function, improve blood circulation, and prevent the formation of blood clots or embolism.
- Adjust your diet, eat less foods high in salt, oil, and fat, and eat more foods rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, etc., to maintain a balanced nutrition and reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol, try not to smoke or drink alcohol, if you can't quit completely, you should also control the amount of no more than one cigarette or one or two drinks a day to avoid damage to blood vessels and heart, and increase the risk of cerebral infarction.
- Be vigilant, understand the common symptoms of cerebral infarction, such as sudden hemiplegia, aphasia, visual impairment, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc., once these symptoms are found, immediately call 120 or seek medical attention nearby, and strive to carry out thrombolysis or interventional treatment within three hours of gold, reduce the damage to brain tissue, and improve the chance of survival and recovery.
The above is about the causes and preventive measures of cerebral infarction in rural areas, I hope this article can help you better understand and prevent cerebral infarction. If you have any other questions or ideas about cerebral infarction, please feel free to share with me.