Three points for prevention of stroke in the elderly

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Stroke is one of the more common diseases of the elderly. In fact, mastering more knowledge about stroke can be well prevented in life. So how to prevent stroke in the elderly? Three key points of prevention are introduced.

Three points for prevention of stroke in the elderly

First, pay attention to the prevention and treatment of induced diseases - hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, etc., are the root causes of stroke.

Second: pay attention to find the precursor of stroke - although the onset of stroke is rapid and difficult to predict, there is also a process before the onset of stroke, and some early information will appear to predict the possibility of stroke in the near future. If we can identify these signals and actively prevent them, the harm will be greatly reduced, or even the disease will not occur. According to the statistics of clinical medicine, about 70% of the patients have some signs more or less, but most of them are neglected because they don't understand. Therefore, once the following signs appear, we should be highly vigilant. Such as sudden vertigo or headache aggravation; transient blurred vision or blindness; sudden tongue stiffness or aphasia; sudden numbness, fatigue, inconvenient activities of one side of the body; mental fatigue, frequent yawning or nausea and vomiting; personality mutation, mental retardation, lack of normal judgment and understanding; unexplained sleepiness, etc. If the aura is found, it should be sent to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

Third: do a good job in family first aid and Nursing - stroke mostly at home. Correct first aid and good nursing in the family is an important part of stroke treatment. Once the omen of apoplexy is found, you should immediately rest in bed, keep calm, avoid tension and fear, seek medical advice nearby, avoid repeated operation, and minimize moving. When it must be transported, it is necessary to prevent head and neck from twisting and shaking. The head should be tilted to one side to avoid suffocation caused by sudden vomiting.

matters needing attention

According to clinical statistics, more than 90% of stroke patients suffer from hypertension, especially those who have no obvious symptoms at ordinary times, and those who have the above-mentioned medical history in their families are more dangerous and should be actively prevented. According to the American medical profession, the prevention and treatment of hypertension can reduce the incidence rate of stroke by more than 50%. Therefore, under the guidance of doctors, patients with such diseases should not only scientifically and reasonably use antihypertensive drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, lipid-lowering drugs and drugs to soften blood vessels, but also scientifically arrange their lives, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, ensure adequate sleep, pay attention to cold protection and warmth, avoid emotional fluctuations, prevent overwork and violent activities, and eat light daily meals, fresh vegetables, fruits, etc Vegetarian food, quit smoking and alcohol, physical exercise, prevent obesity.