What causes dizziness and facial numbness?

Modern people are under great pressure at work and in life. They are usually busy with work and have little time to exercise. Therefore, some people may experience dizziness and numbness in the face. This phenomenon may be caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain or cervical spondylosis. In fact, no matter which disease causes it, we need to go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and then treat it symptomatically.

What is the reason for insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain in young people?

(1) Certain arterial vessels are narrowed or spasmed, which reduces the blood flow through them, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the brain area.

(2) Hemodynamic disorder: when blood pressure drops and cardiac output decreases, the brain tissue is not supplied with enough blood;

(3) Increased blood viscosity, slow blood flow and changes in blood components caused by certain reasons may also cause insufficient blood supply;

(4) Microthrombosis: Microthrombosis is the detachment of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries, forming microemboli in the blood flow. These microemboli flow to the small arteries and block the blood vessels, resulting in localized cerebral blood supply insufficiency.

This type of premonitory symptom is the most common. Due to insufficient blood supply to the brain, the nerves controlling the body's motor functions malfunction. Common manifestations include sudden crooked mouth, drooling, difficulty speaking, slurred speech, aphasia or inarticulate speech, difficulty swallowing, weakness or poor movement of one limb, dropping of held objects, unsteady walking or sudden falls, and some people experience limb spasms or twitching.

Due to insufficient blood supply to the brain, the analytical areas, sensory organs and sensory nerve fibers of the brain are affected, often manifesting as numbness of the face, tongue, lips, and one side of the limbs or a foreign body sensation; some people have blurred vision or even sudden temporary blindness; many people have sudden dizziness; some have spontaneous limb pain; others suddenly experience tinnitus, hearing loss, etc.

There is no age limit for the disease of insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain, but the incidence rate is higher in middle-aged and elderly people. The occurrence of this disease is caused by the high blood concentration, so you should lower your blood viscosity in normal times. After suffering from this disease, you will feel that your limbs become uncoordinated, and even you may not see objects clearly.

What to do for insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain

1. Dizziness, especially sudden dizziness.

2. Numbness of limbs, sudden numbness on one side of the face or hands and feet, some also experience numbness of the tongue or lips.

3. Temporary slurred speech or difficulty in speaking.

4. Limb weakness or limited mobility.

5. Headache that is different from usual ones.

6. Sudden and unexplained fall or fainting.

7. Brief loss of consciousness or sudden changes in personality and intelligence.

8. Obvious fatigue throughout the body and weakness of the limbs.

9. Nausea, vomiting, or blood pressure fluctuations.

10. Feeling drowsy and sleepy all day long – lethargy state.

11. Involuntary twitching of one side or one limb.

12. Sudden but temporary blurring of vision.

13. Angina pectoris is a typical symptom of insufficient blood supply to the heart. Its main cause is acute myocardial ischemia. Angina attacks are usually related to activities or getting up in the morning. They are mostly located in the precordial area or behind the sternum, are compressive, and can radiate to the left shoulder and teeth. They last for several minutes and can be relieved after rest.