Can people with cerebral infarction eat eggs?

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on March 25, 2025
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For patients with cerebral infarction, it is acceptable to eat egg whites. Egg whites contain abundant amino acids which can enhance the body's resistance and ensure adequate nutrition for the patient. For cerebral infarction, it is advisable to consume fewer egg yolks. Additionally, egg yolks have a relatively high cholesterol content, which is not conducive to controlling blood lipids in patients. Thus, egg whites can be consumed, but egg yolks should be eaten in moderation. Moreover, patients with cerebral infarction should also consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in folic acid and can help fight arteriosclerosis. Additionally, it is beneficial to eat foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as some deep-sea fish and olive oil.

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Can someone who has had a cerebral infarction drink alcohol?

It is advised that individuals who have suffered a stroke should not consume alcohol. This is because strokes typically have specific causes, the most common of which include high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Strokes can also occur during times of emotional distress, and are often a result of unhealthy lifestyle habits and dietary patterns. Therefore, quitting smoking and alcohol is considered very important. Additionally, since many stroke patients also have high blood pressure, drinking alcohol can lead to excitement, which may cause an increase in blood pressure and potentially lead to another stroke.

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Is lacunar infarction serious?

Lacunar stroke, with diameters ranging from 2mm to 15mm, may appear minor in scale but results from long-term arteriosclerosis of cerebral blood vessels, leading to ischemia and necrosis in surrounding tissues. Clinically, symptoms can manifest as pure sensory, pure motor, mixed-type numbness in limbs, among other symptoms. Symptoms are generally mild and recovery is likely; however, long-term oral antiplatelet medications like aspirin are required. Additionally, stabilizing plaques with statins in combination with other drugs is essential. It's also important to maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet, and manage conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Therefore, its severity is relatively mild compared to extensive strokes.

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Is lacunar infarction hereditary?

Lacunar stroke is a type of small stroke that occurs within the brain due to the narrowing of small arteries. This narrowing is often caused by long-term hypertension or diabetes, among other risk factors, leading to the obstruction of these vessels. Some patients may not exhibit any symptoms, while others might experience mild symptoms. Regardless of the cause, both hypertension and diabetes have genetic components, suggesting that lacunar strokes are influenced by genetics but are not entirely hereditary. Furthermore, the specific location of a lacunar stroke within the brain determines the symptoms experienced, implying that the condition is not solely genetic but does have genetic factors.

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Can a cerebral infarction be effectively treated?

Most cases of cerebral infarction can be treated effectively, except for some extensive cerebral infarctions, which may leave varying degrees of sequelae. During the acute phase of treatment for cerebral infarction, medications that promote blood circulation, improve circulation, prevent platelet aggregation, and anti-atherosclerosis drugs are used. If treatment can be administered within three hours of onset, intravenous thrombolysis can be performed, which may lead to a faster recovery if successful. Additionally, medications that eliminate free radicals are used during the acute phase to remove free radicals that damage brain cells. Other treatments involve the use of neurotrophic drugs to support the repair of damaged brain cells. After stabilizing the condition, active rehabilitation exercises are recommended, and most patients can be effectively treated.

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Causes of Cerebral Infarction

The first reason is due to arteriosclerosis. Under the influence of risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, damage occurs to the inner lining of the arteries. A large amount of lipid components are deposited on the arterial walls, eventually forming unstable plaques, leading to the narrowing and even occlusion of the cerebral arteries, thus causing the formation of cerebral thrombosis. The second reason to consider is cardiac causes; if a patient has atrial fibrillation, mural thrombi can form within the heart. These thrombi, once dislodged into the cerebral arteries, can cause cerebral embolism. The third point to note is arterial dissection, which is also a cause of cerebral infarction, and it is relatively common among young people.