Atherosclerosis of the brain vessels is caused by a violation of the metabolism of fats, namely cholesterol. Cholesterol is an indispensable fat for our body, it performs many functions:
- Included in the membrane of all cells of the body, supporting the shape of each cell.
- Participates in the synthesis of hormones: corticosteroids and sexual hormones.
- is involved in the synthesis of vitamin D, under the influence of ultraviolet rays.
But its excess is dangerous for the body, since itaffects the vessels, which affects the functioning of various organs. Vessels of the whole body are affected when cholesterol plaques are deposited in them. They begin to lose their elasticity and, accordingly, the amount of blood that flows through these vessels is much reduced. Such changes in blood vessels lead to a lack of oxygen at the level of the affected tissues, and in the future - to a violation of metabolism and the work of the whole organism. With atherosclerotic changes, the brain suffers most, since its tissue is very vulnerable in the event of a lack of oxygen. Sometimes even a very slight decrease in the lumen of the cerebral vessels leads to headache, progressive loss of memory, decreased attention and concentration, general weakness, dizziness, insomnia and other phenomena appear. Atherosclerosis of the brain can cause a more dangerous complication, such as a stroke. In this case, the patient is seriously recovered, as the local blood circulation is severely disrupted, and the vessels are very vulnerable.
Atherosclerosis of the brain causesinsufficient supply of blood to certain tissues, and on how much is affected, the symptomatology of the disease depends. For example, a person may have impaired coordination of movements, while the gait becomes unstable, he tries to manipulate his hands to restore the gait, there is a shiver of the head and chin, the pupils can change their shape, and the reaction to light becomes sluggish. Atherosclerosis of the brain leads to the degradation of the personality, as the cognitive functions of the brain are disturbed.
When examining a patient, you can determine from whichthe sides are more affected by the vessels of the brain - the face becomes asymmetric, and one corner of the mouth may be lower than the other, the tongue when protruding is directed to the side where the cerebral circulation is violated most. When examining the fundus, the vortex is noticeable, indicating that the affected small vessels.
Atherosclerosis of the cerebral arteries leads to such consequences as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, senile senility.
Elevated cholesterol is observed whenmalnutrition, when a person consumes a large number of fried, fatty and smoked foods. Such products include: fatty meat and fish, animal fats, fish oil, egg yolk, caviar, brains of animals, kidneys. Sometimes the causes of the disease lie in the genetic predisposition. There is also congenital atherosclerosis, the symptoms in this case are manifested in adolescence or at a young age. But most often the symptoms of this disease appear after 45-50 years, and atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels begin 10-15 years before.
To reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood,should eat foods that wash away cholesterol. These include: peanuts, yeast, egg white, codfish, lean herring, lean meat, rice, oat and barley cereals, potatoes, spinach, green peas, cabbage, soy, cottage cheese, and all kinds of vegetables and fruits. In order not to develop atherosclerosis of the brain, one should lead a more active lifestyle, regularly walk several kilometers a day on foot and engage in light physical exercises. In this case, blood flow will begin to increase, which will lead to an intensification of metabolic processes. As a result, not only the toxins will start to be excreted, but the level of cholesterol in the blood will decrease. For the treatment of brain atherosclerosis there is a large number of drugs that not only promote the expansion of cerebral vessels, but also reduce the effect of cholesterol on all vessels.
With atherosclerosis, you can take a bath (wellhelp hydrogen sulphide, radon, iodide-bromine and nitrogen). Such baths can be taken at the resort, and you can also take baths with medicinal herbs at home. With atherosclerosis, each person should strengthen the immune system, and for this it is necessary to eat fruits and vegetables containing vitamins C, B, E, K, D and others that promote the removal of cholesterol plaques, increase the elasticity of blood vessels and reduce permeability. This makes it possible to increase blood flow and reduce the consequences of cerebral atherosclerosis.
