Can excessive liver fire cause carotid artery plaque?
Disease description:
Today I accidentally discovered a carotid artery plaque on my neck. Recently, I've been particularly irritable and suspect that I have excessive liver fire. Can excessive liver fire cause carotid artery plaque?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Liver fire hyperactivity may potentially lead to carotid artery plaque. Excessive liver fire can cause symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, bitter taste, dry mouth, constipation, and yellowish urine, and may also trigger the formation of carotid artery plaque. This can result in local vascular narrowing, making patients prone to cerebral ischemia and dizziness. In addition, carotid artery plaque may also be caused by other factors such as blood stasis obstructing the channels or deficiency of qi and blood. It is recommended to promptly visit a正规 hospital to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment accordingly.
