How to treat dizziness caused by carotid artery plaque

Generally, dizziness caused by carotid artery plaque is mainly due to factors such as aging, postural changes, carotid artery stenosis, hypertension, diabetes, and others. It is recommended to seek timely medical advice and receive treatments such as general management and medication under a doctor's guidance. A detailed explanation is as follows:

1. Aging

Aging leads to reduced vascular elasticity and stiffening of the blood vessel walls, making plaque formation more likely and affecting blood supply—particularly in the cerebral perfusion area—which may cause dizziness. Regular vascular health check-ups and lifestyle modifications are recommended.

2. Postural Changes

Rapid postural changes cause blood to flow toward the lower body due to gravity, temporarily reducing cerebral blood supply and resulting in dizziness. Changing positions slowly and avoiding sudden standing can help prevent dizziness caused by orthostatic hypotension.

3. Carotid Artery Stenosis

Carotid artery stenosis is usually caused by atherosclerosis. It reduces cerebral blood flow, leading to cerebral hypoxia and potentially causing dizziness, as well as symptoms such as blurred vision and limb numbness. Treatment under the guidance of a specialist may include medications such as atorvastatin calcium tablets, aspirin enteric-coated tablets, and benazepril tablets.

4. Hypertension

Risk factors for hypertension include high sodium and low potassium diets, overweight, excessive alcohol consumption, insufficient physical activity, and a family history of hypertension. Hypertension increases pressure on the vessel walls, leading to vascular spasm or dilation, impairing cerebral blood supply, worsening dizziness, and possibly causing symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness. Medications such as amlodipine besylate tablets, losartan potassium tablets, and metoprolol tartrate tablets may be used under medical supervision.

5. Diabetes

Long-term consumption of high-sugar foods, obesity, and other factors can lead to diabetes. Diabetes damages the vascular endothelium, promotes lipid deposition and plaque formation, impairs cerebral blood supply, and may lead to dizziness, as well as symptoms such as polyuria and weight loss. It is recommended to follow medical advice regarding the use of medications such as metformin tablets, glipizide tablets, and aspart insulin injection.

In daily life, one should avoid maintaining the same posture for prolonged periods during work or study, and engaging in appropriate neck muscle activity may help prevent the occurrence of the above symptoms.