Does carotid plaque hurt

summary

Carotid plaque is not an independent disease, but a manifestation of carotid atherosclerosis, which needs to be judged according to the mentality of the mass. Let's see if carotid plaque is painful.

Does carotid plaque hurt

First of all, many patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease have no neurological symptoms or only some non-specific manifestations, such as dizziness, headache, syncope, etc. Therefore, after the occurrence of carotid plaque, there will be a sense of pain.

Secondly, it can be manifested as transient unilateral limb sensation, dyskinesia, monocular blindness or aphasia, which generally lasts only a few minutes and completely recovers within 24 hours after onset. After the attack, there was no definite positive sign in physical examination and no focal lesion in imaging examination;

Finally, the common clinical symptoms include sensory and / or motor disturbance of one side of the body, aphasia, and coma in severe cases. Physical examination showed corresponding signs of nervous system localization, and imaging examination showed focal lesions.

matters needing attention

The treatment of carotid atherosclerotic diseases includes lifestyle changes, drug treatment and surgical treatment. It is very important for patients to have a reasonable diet. In addition, it is important to limit the intake of salt and fat.