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"Depending on your symptoms, this may not seem like an ordinary allergic reaction. ”
In the consultation room of the hospital, Uncle Wang heard such an opening statement.
The 71-year-old, a retired bank clerk, had planned to enjoy a relaxing tourist holiday with his old buddies.
Unexpectedly, the next day, he was so itchy that he had to interrupt his trip and rush to the hospital.
Uncle Wang has loved socializing all his life, and often walks with friends in his spare time, and walking and drinking tea are almost compulsory courses every day.
But just a few weeks ago, one afternoon, he suddenly felt dizzy while drinking tea, and then fell to the ground, and was urgently sent to the hospital after being confirmed to have a cerebral infarction, and unfortunately passed away.
Back to the scene in the emergency room that day, the doctor's words made Uncle Wang shudder.
Upon further examination, doctors found that his blood flow to his brain was significantly poor, which was a precursor to a cerebral infarction.
Although at this point he only felt itching all over his body, it could be due to a slight blockage of blood vessels caused by some unknown factor in his body.
The doctor explained that although Uncle Wang's frequent walks seem to help blood circulation, his eating habits and excessive social activities may also increase the burden on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
In particular, his persistent high-salt diet may have accelerated the development of high blood pressure, which is one of the key risk factors for cerebral infarction.
The doctor further noted that hypertension is one of the main causes of cerebral infarction, and according to a survey that covered 5,000 adults, the risk of cerebrovascular events in hypertensive patients was 4 times higher than that of normal blood pressure.
In addition, Uncle Wang's favorite tea contains a certain amount of caffeine, and long-term consumption of large amounts may lead to an increase in blood pressure, further increasing the risk of cerebral infarction.
Doctors also recounted several similar cases of patients who had a socially active and high-salt diet, and who eventually developed cerebral infarction because their blood pressure was not well controlled.
Therefore, the doctor advised Uncle Wang to adjust his lifestyle, reduce foods high in salt, pay attention to tea intake, and maintain moderate social activities, instead of spending too much time in the tea house every day.
In addition, doctors emphasized the importance of regular check-ups, especially for high-risk groups with hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and regular blood pressure and lipid monitoring is a key step in preventing cerebral infarction.
Uncle Wang was deeply touched and planned to change his living habits from now on.
He came to realize that a healthy lifestyle was more important than frequent social gatherings and excessive pleasures.
This situation raises an important point of discussion: how can older people avoid lifestyle health risks while staying social?
To solve this problem, we need to think about how to find a balance between social and health.
First, older people should adjust the frequency and form of their social activities, such as including walks or other light physical activities, to reduce the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
Secondly, in terms of diet, they should reduce the intake of high-salt and high-fat foods and increase the consumption of vegetables and fruits to ensure a balanced nutrition.
In addition, regular health check-ups can identify and manage health problems such as high blood pressure early.
With these practical changes, older adults can enjoy socializing while reducing the health risks caused by an inappropriate lifestyle, making their social lives healthier and more enjoyable.
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