Patient's question:
My relative's mother has been experiencing headaches recently, and she often feels exhausted at night with poor mental state. Later, she went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said that the elderly woman has a brain infarction, which requires immediate treatment. My relatives are very worried about the potential harm this disease could cause to her body. What are the medical treatments for brain infarction?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral infarction refers to the ischemic necrosis or cerebral softening of localized brain tissue caused by impaired blood supply to the brain, brain edema, or aspiration. Related diseases that can lead to its recurrence include: Diabetes is dangerous because of its complications. If it is well-controlled, it is actually manageable. Obesity, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, various causes of dehydration, various arteritides, shock, and excessively rapid or significant drops in blood pressure. It is essential to maintain an optimistic and open-minded attitude in life, avoid emotional excitement, and prevent excessive fatigue. Restrict sodium intake, control weight, and avoid smoking and alcohol.