Mr. Ma, 51, is engaged in long-distance coal freight transportation, and he is not often at home due to work needs, so he always stays up late and works overtime in order to see his wife and children more.
After the long-distance tiring transportation work, he returned home, chatted with his wife and children for a while, and then thought about going to the bath and sleep.
I didn't think that Mr. Ma fell in the bathroom this time, and he was directly unconscious, and his family hurriedly called the emergency number, and when he arrived at the hospital, Mr. Ma had passed away due to cerebral hemorrhage.
Such a result is difficult for Mr. Ma's family to accept, how could he suddenly have a cerebral hemorrhage while taking a bath when he is obviously very healthy?
The high incidence of cerebral infarction in the mainland, some people attribute cerebral infarction to folic acid deficiency, so should folic acid be blamed?
1. There are more and more cerebral infarctions in China, and folic acid should not be "back the whole pot"
Zhao Jingjing, the nurse in charge of the second ward of the Department of Neurology of Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, said: Folic acid prevents cerebral infarction mainly by reducing high homocysteine.
Because homocysteine stimulates the aging of smooth muscle cells on the arterial wall, making arteriosclerosis, reduced or even loss of elasticity, and also promotes cerebrovascular lesions and increases the risk of stroke.
Studies have confirmed that insufficient intake of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 can lead to an increase in homocysteine levels.
However, it should be noted that folic acid supplementation is only one of the factors that prevent the occurrence of cerebral infarction, and there are many factors for the occurrence of cerebral infarction.
Song Tianli, member of the Chronic Disease Management Branch of the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and director of the Preventive Disease and Sub-health Branch of the China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, reminded that the high incidence of cerebral infarction in mainland China is related to the following four reasons!
1. Smoking
A study from South Korea analyzed the relationship between the amount of cigarettes smoked and the risk of cerebral infarction in men, and found that the accumulation of smoking history increases the risk of stroke.
2. Poor diet
Unhealthy eating habits increase the risk of first cerebral infarction, and studies have found that choosing a Mediterranean diet with more whole grains, vegetables, legumes, olive oil and other foods can reduce the risk of stroke in high-risk patients by 40%.
3. High blood pressure
Studies have found that hypertension increases the risk of macrovascular events after cerebral infarction, especially in the morning, which may affect the vasculature.
4. Too little exercise
Studies have found that consistent exercise can reduce the risk of all types of stroke, and regular and appropriate exercise can reduce arterial blood pressure, which is conducive to weight control, and slows down the development of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.
Second, the high incidence of cerebral infarction, common causes and warning signs should be known
Cerebral infarction is more common in middle-aged and elderly people over 50 years old, but more and more young people are targeted by cerebral infarction.
Wang Li, attending physician of the Department of Neurology of Xuangang Hospital of Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, reminded that the common causes of cerebral infarction are mainly as follows!
1. Trauma and improper neck violence
Improper neck massage and trauma can lead to tears in the lining of the blood vessels in the neck, resulting in dissected aneurysms and acute cerebral infarction.
2. Hypercoagulable state
The absence of certain components in the anticoagulation system, myelodysplastic syndrome, polycythemia, etc., can lead to blood hypercoagulation, which can lead to blood clots, which are targeted by cerebral infarction.
3. Athesclerosis
If underlying diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension are not treated in a standardized manner, they may increase the risk of atherosclerosis, and thus be targeted by cerebral infarction.
4. Endocardial infection, valvular heart disease, arrhythmia and other diseases
Certain heart diseases cause the heart to contractile to decrease, and blood is more likely to stagnate and form blood clots, which also increases the risk of cerebral infarction.
Cerebral infarction can be judged by "stroke 120", if you see the asymmetry of "one face", the inability to hold "two arms" for more than 10 seconds, and the "listening" speech is not clear, you should be careful that it is an early warning signal from the cerebral infarction, and you should seek medical attention in time.
3. 4 bathing habits or cerebral infarction "fuse", change as soon as possible
Xu Shengjie, deputy chief physician of the Department of Cardiology of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, reminded that some unhealthy bathing habits should be avoided, and being careful of improper bathing will be fatal!
1. After drinking
Alcohol will hinder the release of glycogen, and bathing will consume glucose in the body, and taking a bath after drinking will cause blood sugar to not be supplied in time, so that symptoms such as general weakness, dizziness, dizziness, and coma will be targeted. In addition, people who are drunk balance feel the effects and fall easily.
2. After physical or mental activity
After strenuous physical exercise, the blood circulation will be too active, if you take a bath immediately will increase the burden on the heart and blood vessels, and during long-term mental activity, the brain has a great demand for blood, if you take a bath immediately, the blood will flow to the skin on the surface of the body, resulting in a decrease in the blood supply to the brain, resulting in syncope.
3. Low blood pressure or low blood sugar
When people take a bath in a state of low blood pressure and low blood sugar, they may suffer from dizziness and shock due to lack of oxygen.
4. When you are full or on an empty stomach
When fasting, blood sugar in the body itself is low, and bathing will cause blood to flow to the surface of the body, resulting in less blood flow to the brain, which can lead to unexpected events such as fainting. After eating, the blood is concentrated in the digestive system, and taking a bath directly will affect digestion and cause indigestion.
Some people attribute the high incidence of cerebral infarction in mainland China to the lack of folic acid, but in fact, the high incidence of cerebral infarction is related to a variety of factors, and folic acid supplementation alone is far from enough.
It is necessary to learn to recognize the early warning signs of cerebral infarction, and once similar symptoms appear, you must see a doctor as soon as possible.
It is best to avoid taking a shower after drinking, after eating, on an empty stomach, or after physical or mental activity, as this may backfire.
Resources:
[1] "Folic acid is not "exclusive" for pregnant women, it can also prevent cerebral infarction!", Huaihe Hospital, Henan University.2024-02-01
[2] "Playing with mobile phones for a long time can actually cause cerebral infarction? These habits are really not a joke!", Popular Science China.2022-03-16
[3] "Winter bathing is not right, beware of the "deadly bath" to take". CCTV Life Circle.2023-11-22
Reproduction without the author's permission is prohibited