In today's society, with the continuous improvement of living conditions and the rapid development of technology, our life expectancy has been significantly improved. However, more and more middle-aged and elderly people are also plagued by various diseases while living a long life, among which blood vessel blockage is a high-incidence but hidden and terrible health problem.
Clogged blood vessels have the potential to cause devastating attacks on human health. As we age, blood vessels age, and harmful substances in the blood build up inside narrowed and hardened arteries, forming plaque.
These plaques gradually become larger and harder in nature due to calcifications and other reasons, eventually forming an obstruction of blood flow. In addition, factors such as high blood lipids, high blood sugar, high salt intake, smoking, excessive anxiety, and aging can lead to blood vessel blockage.
So, how do you prevent clogged blood vessels? Before we explore the answers, we need to learn how to recognize Xi signs that there may be clogged blood vessels.
Signal of blockage of blood vessels
Did you know that in fact, there are special facial symptoms in the early stage of blood vessel blockage.
For example, purple lips. This is because when blood vessels become clogged, the blood becomes more viscous as blood flow in the body decreases, and the mouth is affected by the lack of blood supply, giving it a "bluish-purple color".
Another sign is the wrinkles on the bridge of the nose and earlobes, which may cause some horizontal lines to appear on the bridge of the nose or earlobes due to the increase in lipid waste in the blood, which slows down blood metabolism.
Finally, if you find yourself drooling on one side when you sleep at night, it's even more alarming, which is most likely a sign of a blocked blood vessel in your brain.
In addition to facial symptoms, the lower extremities are also susceptible areas for blood vessel blockage. Swelling, edema, color and temperature changes in the legs are all alerts that there may be blood clots in the veins of the lower limbs, triggering blockages.
As soon as these symptoms are noticed, we should quickly come forward and seek medical help. If we ignore this situation, it will only make the blockage of blood vessels more serious and even life-threatening.
The dangers of clogged blood vessels
When the blood vessels are severely blocked, it can even cause pulmonary embolism.
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the annual incidence of pulmonary embolism worldwide is about 1 in 1,000 people. Pulmonary embolism is also known as the "silent killer", and the consequences are more serious than ordinary dyspnea, and it is even possible to die within 1~2 hours, with a mortality rate of up to 30%.
Vital organs such as the brain and heart are also high-risk areas for blood vessel blockage. It often leads to fatal diseases such as cerebral ischemic stroke (commonly known as cerebral infarction) and myocardial infarction. Blood clots in the lungs, brain and heart can lead to a range of conditions that can seriously affect body functions.
In the face of a dense crisis, there are still ways to stop or mitigate the harm caused by clogged blood vessels.
Ways to protect blood vessels
First of all, we should control our diet reasonably, reduce the intake of high-sugar, high-salt and high-fat foods, eat more high-quality protein, such as beans, fish and shrimp, poultry, etc., and consume enough vegetables and fruits every day.
In addition, maintain adequate water intake, and it is best to drink 1.5~2 liters of water every day, which has a great effect on metabolism.
In addition, we also need to reduce long-term sedentary activities, regular exercise can slow down blood flow, and it is a good choice to get up and move every hour.
Finally, avoid wearing tight clothing, which can easily affect blood circulation.
Mastering these skills will not only help us avoid the dangers of clogged blood vessels, but also enable us to understand our bodies more deeply, so that we can take the initiative to take effective preventive measures in advance to optimize our health status and avoid falling into a sudden health crisis.
Overall, it's always wise to take precautions. The seemingly trivial health condition of clogged blood vessels has been silently threatening our lives like a silent killer. Let's start by changing the small details of our lives, be kind to our blood vessels, and give ourselves a healthy and long life. After all, health is the real wealth.