Sequelae of cerebral thrombosis

Cerebral thrombosis is not a disease like fever or cold. It can be cured once it is cured. However, one year after the onset of the disease, symptoms such as hemiplegia, language disorders, or facial paralysis may still occur. This is called sequelae of cerebral thrombosis. This period is the sequelae of cerebral thrombosis. Compared with the recovery period, the recovery speed and degree are relatively slow.

Data show that in my country, 30% of cerebral thrombosis patients will have sequelae of cerebral thrombosis, 40% of cerebral thrombosis patients still face the possibility of recurrence, and another 50% of cerebral thrombosis patients will still be unable to take care of themselves due to hemiplegia, language and limb disorders even after treatment.

The focus of treatment in the sequelae period is to prevent recurrence of cerebral embolism and improve symptoms. Some patients are able to take medication consistently within one year of onset, but ignore reliable medication after one year; some patients think that as long as they keep exercising and control their diet, it doesn’t matter whether they take medication or not. Relying solely on exercise and diet adjustment is primary prevention, and is a preventive measure for people who have not yet developed cerebral embolism but have risk factors. For patients who have already suffered a cerebral embolism, in order to prevent recurrence and continue to improve symptoms so that they can continue to develop in a positive direction, in addition to paying attention to a light diet, quitting smoking, drinking less and eating spicy food, eating more fresh green vegetables, doing functional exercises, and controlling blood pressure and blood lipids, the most important thing is to use reliable medications to continuously prevent and treat the causes of cerebral embolism. The five-year recurrence rate of cerebral embolism is over 30%. Once recurred, the patient and his family will face heavier mental and financial burdens. Therefore, it is better to prevent it before it occurs than to treat it after it occurs.

In addition to the above-mentioned precautions, what is more needed during this period is the patience of family members, and they should provide more company and comfort, take good care of the elderly, and also be sure to do a good job of psychological work for the elderly. Only in this way can the elderly slowly recover and actively cooperate with treatment, and their bodies can recover soon. Don't be anxious, don't be annoyed, every day will be a better day.