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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Treatment of Cerebral Infarction

As society ages, the incidence of cerebral infarction is also increasingly higher, making rational treatment extremely important. Generally, the treatments for cerebral infarction include the following methods: The first point is intravenous thrombolysis, which is a very important treatment plan. If patients can reach the hospital within the thrombolysis time window and are assessed by a neurologist as having no contraindications, they can undergo intravenous thrombolysis treatment, from which many patients benefit. Second, with the advancement of medicine, some patients can also undergo interventional surgery for arterial thrombectomy. Third, the treatment for most patients mainly involves the use of antiplatelet drugs and statins. Additionally, medications that clear free radicals and protect brain cells are provided, along with scientifically-based rehabilitation training.

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Symptoms of cerebral infarction

Patients with cerebral infarction may exhibit paralysis of one side of the body and aphasia. If the patient has a brainstem infarction, symptoms may include unclear speech, difficulty swallowing, and coughing while eating. In cases of cerebellar infarction, there may not be symptoms of hemiplegia; the main symptom is usually dizziness. Additionally, large-scale cerebral infarctions can lead to disturbances in consciousness, manifesting as coma. Typically, cerebral infarctions do not affect consciousness unless they are extensive, which may also lead to coma. Moreover, patients with cerebral infarction often experience symptoms while resting quietly, commonly waking up in the morning to find themselves unable to speak or with paralysis on one side of the body, although their consciousness remains clear. These are typical manifestations of cerebral infarction.

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A stroke belongs to the neurology department.

Stroke is generally categorized under neurology. When a stroke occurs, it is crucial to take the patient to the local hospital immediately for treatment assessed by a neurologist. Typically, during the acute phase, thrombolytic therapy is utilized for treatment if the conditions for surgery are met. If the thrombolysis window is missed, it is recommended to administer intravenous drips to the patient to nourish the brain, improve blood circulation, and provide nutrients to the nerves. It is important to monitor the patient’s condition, and during treatment, dynamic re-examination of the head CT or MRI is necessary to determine the location, extent, and severity of the stroke, and to timely adjust the treatment plan.

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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.

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Can lacunar infarction recur?

Lacunar stroke is a common disease in clinical practice, mainly caused by the blockage of capillaries in the brain, leading to the necrosis of some brain cells. Lacunar strokes often occur in middle-aged and elderly people over the age of 50. The main causes of lacunar stroke are hyperlipidemia and abnormal blood components, such as high blood sugar, high blood lipids, and high blood viscosity. At the same time, there is concurrent cerebral arteriosclerosis. The occurrence of lacunar stroke indicates that the degree of arterial sclerosis has reached a certain level, hence the recurrence rate of lacunar stroke in clinical practice is relatively high. Once a lacunar stroke occurs, it is recommended that patients take statins to lower blood lipids and medications like aspirin to prevent cerebral vascular blockage, to prevent further incidents.