What are the symptoms of blood vessel blockage in the top of the head?

Sep 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Jiang Chenggang

Introduction

Blockage of blood vessels in the top of the head is usually caused by various factors such as trauma, atherosclerosis, increased intracranial pressure, and vascular inflammation. It may lead to symptoms including dizziness, headache, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, and changes in consciousness. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and receive active treatment under a doctor's guidance to alleviate symptoms and prevent delays in treatment that could lead to worsening of the condition.

Blockage of blood vessels in the head is usually caused by various factors such as trauma, atherosclerosis, increased intracranial pressure, and vascular inflammation. It may lead to symptoms including dizziness, headache, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, and changes in consciousness.

1. Dizziness

When blood vessels are blocked or restricted, blood flow to certain areas of the brain may be impaired, depriving those regions of sufficient oxygen. This can cause patients to experience dizziness.

2. Headache

Vessel blockage may increase intracranial pressure, affecting normal brain function and resulting in severe, stabbing headaches.

3. Visual disturbances

This condition may impair blood supply to the eyes, especially the retina. Prolonged insufficient blood flow or ischemia may lead to retinal damage and result in visual disturbances.

4. Speech difficulties

A vessel blockage may disrupt blood flow to specific brain regions responsible for language processing, leading to speech impairments such as difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or loss of language ability.

5. Changes in consciousness

When cerebral blood vessels become blocked, the affected brain areas may not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, impairing brain function and causing altered consciousness, such as confusion or excessive drowsiness.

It is recommended to seek prompt medical attention at a hospital and receive active treatment under a doctor's guidance to help alleviate symptoms and prevent delays that could lead to worsening conditions.

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Can blocked blood vessels heal themselves?

Under normal circumstances, vascular blockage does not heal on its own. Vascular blockage mostly refers to the obstruction of blood vessels in the brain, heart, or lower limb veins, leading to vessel narrowing and slowed blood flow. Vascular blockage can occur on the basis of atherosclerosis; when plaques rupture in atherosclerotic arteries, acute thrombosis forms locally, resulting in complete vessel occlusion.

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What to do about blocked blood vessels in the legs

Under normal circumstances, leg vascular blockage may be caused by long-term sitting, obesity, varicose veins of the lower extremities, deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities, atherosclerotic occlusive disease, and other related factors. Patients can visit a正规 hospital to choose general treatment, medication, and other methods to improve their condition. In daily life, it is important to maintain moderate exercise and avoid prolonged standing or sitting; the diet should primarily consist of light, healthy foods.