Can a cerebral infarction be treated?

Written by Gao Yi Shen

Neurosurgery

Updated on September 29, 2024

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Stroke is treatable, but it must also be judged based on the situation. The meaning of "treatable" here is that various treatment plans can be used to reduce the further occurrence of cerebral infarction and the situation of recurrence. However, the nerve cells that have already suffered ischemic necrosis cannot be restored to exactly the same condition as before. This means that the best scenario is recovery to the point of being able to take care of oneself, but it is absolutely impossible to return to the state of freedom before the illness, such as running and jumping. Currently, there are many treatment methods, including medication and surgical treatment. Each of these is a mode of treatment, and each case's differences determine different treatment plans. Decisions must be made according to the situation.

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The difference between lacunar infarction and cerebral infarction

Lacunar stroke is a type of cerebral infarction and is considered the mildest form within strokes. Generally, the area affected by a lacunar infarction is very small, so if it is a single incident or there are not many lacunar strokes, it usually does not cause any symptoms. Many middle-aged and elderly people over the age of fifty or sixty who undergo routine CT scans during physical examinations exhibit signs of lacunar stroke on their CT images, yet most of them do not present any clinical symptoms. Therefore, lacunar stroke may only affect brain function and result in symptoms such as speech difficulties, slow reactions, weakened muscle strength in the limbs, or lack of coordination when there are numerous occurrences. Cerebral infarction can include strokes that affect larger areas of the brain, which are much more severe than lacunar strokes. These larger strokes are sufficient to cause clinical symptoms, which may include hemiplegia, drooping of the corner of the mouth and drooling, abnormal limb movements, and even fatal events in cases of extensive cerebral infarction. Thus, lacunar stroke, being a type of cerebral infarction, represents the mildest form of stroke.

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Can someone who has had a cerebral infarction eat eggs?

Patients with cerebral infarction can eat eggs. In clinical practice, many people believe that eggs, especially egg yolks, contain very high cholesterol, which can easily lead to hyperlipidemia. However, this does not specifically cause hyperlipidemia. Eating one egg a day generally does not have a severe impact on the human body. After all, the human body is constantly active and consumes nutrients. Eating an egg will not particularly affect the body but will supplement many proteins and other essential substances. Therefore, it is best to eat eggs. However, if there are other symptoms present, such as difficulty swallowing, coughing while eating, or a comatose state, then eggs should not be consumed. It is crucial to make judgments based on the situation.

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Can people with cerebral infarction drink alcohol?

Patients with cerebral infarction should not drink alcohol. Although alcohol can have certain effects in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, the specific content of alcohol and its degree, as well as each person's tolerance, vary. While in some cases, certain components can promote blood circulation, this does not mean it always activates blood circulation. In fact, excessive promotion of blood circulation at times can even lead to cerebral hemorrhage and other changes in medical conditions, posing even greater risks to patients. Another point is that drinking alcohol can cause excitement, which may lead to increased blood pressure. If there are plaques or other impurities in the arteries, they might dislodge and lead to further exacerbation of cerebral infarction. Therefore, it is also advised not to drink alcohol for these reasons.

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Symptoms of cerebral infarction

For patients with cerebral infarction, during the acute phase, they typically exhibit clear symptoms of headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Patients may experience slurred speech, difficulty speaking, and obvious articulation disorders. Additionally, some patients may develop facial nerve paralysis, deviation of the mouth to one side, drooling, and often exhibit clinical signs such as a shallower nasolabial fold and disappearance of forehead wrinkles. Furthermore, some patients may also experience dysphagia, manifested by coughing when drinking water, and may be accompanied by aphasia or motor dysfunction, primarily presenting as motor aphasia, mixed aphasia, anomic aphasia, and resulting unilateral limb paralysis.

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Massage methods for cerebral infarction

For patients with cerebral infarction, many of them suffer from facial paralysis, often characterized by crooked mouth and eyes and drooling. To alleviate symptoms and help improve the asymmetry of the mouth and eyes, it is suggested to massage the facial and neck muscles of the patient. It is generally recommended to seek an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who can use manual massage techniques, targeting specific acupoints to effectively relieve pain and improve symptoms. For patients with motor dysfunction or even hemiplegia, manual massage can effectively help prevent muscle atrophy, relieve muscle rigidity, and reduce muscle tone.