Cerebral infarction occurs when insufficient blood supply to the brain leads to lack of oxygen and brain ischemia, thereby causing brain cell necrosis and brain dysfunction. The cause of cerebral infarction is usually due to blockage of blood vessels due to blood clots, narrowing of blood vessels,…
1. Drooling on one side
Drooling on one side while sleeping can be a warning sign of cerebral infarction. The cause is due to cerebral infarction causing blood vessel blockage, causing insufficient blood supply to the brain and affecting the central nervous system. This leads to loss of muscle control in the face, oral cavity and pharynx, leading to drooling.
2. Headache
A severe headache that occurs during sleep can also be one of the warning signs of a cerebral infarction. Headaches appear when blood vessels in the brain become clogged and narrow, causing local circulatory disorders. Prolonged ischemia can cause severe headaches that can appear suddenly, even while sleeping.
3. Numbness on half of the face, arms or legs
Numbness on one side of the face, arms or legs at night while sleeping or when waking up can be a sign of cerebral infarction. Numbness on one side of the body can occur when the body does not provide enough oxygen to the brain due to blockage.
4. Nausea, vomiting
If you always feel nauseous while sleeping, this could be a warning signal of a brain infarction. Cerebral infarction can damage brain cells, causing ischemia and can lead to nausea and vomiting. Some patients may wake up in the middle of the night due to nausea and vomiting.
When the body shows unusual signs and these signs last for a long time but do not improve. You should go to medical facilities for examination, disease detection and timely treatment.
To prevent brain infarction, medical experts recommend that people:
– Adjust your diet: Limit foods high in salt, fat and sugar. Eat lots of green vegetables, fruits, miscellaneous grains and drink plenty of water to reduce the risk of cerebral infarction.
– Exercise properly: Moderate exercise can help improve cardiopulmonary function, improve artery elasticity, prevent arteriosclerosis and limit the risk of cerebral infarction.
– Quit smoking and alcohol: Smoking and drinking alcohol for a long time is one of the risk factors leading to cerebral infarction. Nicotine and other harmful substances in cigarettes, after entering the body, will damage the endothelium of blood vessels, causing blood vessels to shrink, which is also the cause of cerebral infarction. Long-term drinking can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease.
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