Our blood vessels get older with age, and if we don't take care to protect them, something will accumulate in the blood vessels, making the blood vessels unobstructed, which is a blockage of blood vessels.
Clogged blood vessels are very dangerous, so we should pay attention to our physical condition and be vigilant if the body has these 6 manifestations.
If these 3 symptoms appear on the face, be alert to blocked blood vessels
1. Purple lips
Normal lips are red and shiny.
However, if the blood vessels are clogged and the blood flow slows down, the blood will become more and more viscous, and in this case, the mouth will appear "blue and purple" due to insufficient blood supply.
2. The bridge of the nose and the earlobes are folded
Wrinkles on the bridge of the nose and earlobes are called "coronary grooves" and are a sign of a blocked blood vessel.
If there is a lot of fat in the blood, it will affect the metabolism of the blood, and some horizontal lines appear on the bridge of the nose and earlobes, which is abnormal and should be noted.
3. Unilateral drooling while sleeping
It is normal for small children to drool while sleeping, but adults should be careful if they suddenly start drooling while sleeping, as this can be a sign of a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain.
In this case, the nervous system will be affected, and people will unconsciously drool to the side.
The appearance of these 3 symptoms on the legs is alert to blockage of blood vessels
1. Swelling and pain
If the veins in the lower limbs become blocked, blood clots may occur, which may cause swelling in the legs and, in severe cases, soreness or dull aches.
2. Pitting edema
Because the blood flow in the veins of the lower limbs is not smooth, the blockage is prone to subcutaneous effusion, so if there is a venous thrombosis, press on the leg, and a concave place or a mark will appear.
3. Color temperature change
Because the blood cannot circulate well after the arterial blood vessel is blocked, some parts of the blood cannot reach in time, and the skin may appear red, purple, and blue, and it will be accompanied by symptoms such as pain and whitishness, which is very serious, and you should go to the hospital immediately.
The symptoms vary depending on where the blood vessel is blocked
1. Lungs
Pulmonary embolism, also known as the "silent killer", actually refers to the blockage of the pulmonary artery or other branches by blood vessels, which will only make people feel breathless, cough, and chest pain at first, and if not detected and treated in time, in severe cases, they may die within an hour or two, with a mortality rate of up to 30%.
2. Brain
When blood clots block blood flow to arteries in the brain, brain cells begin to starve of oxygen, causing a thrombotic stroke, also known as a stroke, which can cause physical and speech problems.
For example, symptoms such as a crooked mouth, drooling, numbness and weakness on one side of the body. If a blood clot affects the cerebellum, it can also make people dizzy and walk unsteadily.
3. Heart
Heart blood clots usually appear in arteries and blood vessels, which can cause symptoms such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. One of the most important causes of blood clots in the heart is atherosclerosis.
People with these 4 characteristics have a higher risk of clogged arteries
1. Overeating: Overeating can easily cause dyslipidemia, which may increase the risk of clogged arteries.
2. Smoking: Smoking allows carbon monoxide to damage the walls of blood vessels, which may increase the risk of clogged arteries.
3. Excessive worry: Mental stress will cause some changes in metabolism, circulation, endocrine, etc. in the body, which may increase the risk of arterial blockage.
4. Aging: The natural aging of blood vessels in the elderly and the enhancement of blood clotting may increase the risk of arterial blockage.