What are the symptoms of cerebral arteriosclerosis?
Apr 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Cerebrovascular sclerosis refers to hardening of the cerebral arteries. According to symptoms, it can be divided into early-stage symptoms, mid-to-late stage symptoms, and accompanying symptoms such as insomnia, loss of bladder or bowel control, and anxiety. The progression of cerebral arteriosclerosis is insidious and slow; it is often asymptomatic in the early stages, but may present with insomnia, fatigue resembling neurasthenia, as well as headache, dizziness, and auditory abnormalities.
Cerebrovascular sclerosis refers to cerebral arteriosclerosis and can be categorized into early symptoms, mid-to-late stage symptoms, and associated symptoms such as insomnia, loss of bladder or bowel control, and anxiety. Specific details are as follows:
1. Early Symptoms
The progression of cerebral arteriosclerosis is insidious and slow. It is often asymptomatic in the early stages, but patients may experience insomnia resembling neurasthenia, as well as headache, dizziness, and auditory abnormalities.
2. Mid-to-Late Stage Symptoms
Long-term cerebral ischemia and hypoxia lead to degeneration of nerve cells and brain atrophy, resulting in dementia-like manifestations such as inability to recognize hunger or fullness while eating, loss of bladder or bowel control, and inability to perform daily living activities independently. As the disease progresses, psychiatric abnormalities may occur, including depression, anxiety, and delusions. Other possible symptoms include hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and limb movement disorders.
3. Associated Symptoms
Different accompanying symptoms may appear at different stages of cerebral arteriosclerosis. For example, during the early phase, patients with sleep disturbances may also experience anxiety, mania, gastrointestinal discomfort, and other symptoms.
Cerebral arteriosclerosis is a chronic condition whose treatment outcomes are influenced by underlying diseases. Therefore, patients should actively follow medical advice regarding medication and lifestyle modifications.
