What are the symptoms of cerebrovascular disease?
Disease description:
Grandpa often experiences sudden, severe headaches, dizziness, and even nausea and vomiting. I frequently notice him appearing listless and lacking energy. The doctor mentioned these are symptoms of cerebrovascular disease. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of cerebrovascular disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
The main symptoms of cerebrovascular disease include the following aspects:
1. Headache and dizziness: Patients often experience headaches, which may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, especially when intracranial pressure is elevated, resulting in more severe headaches. Dizziness is also a common symptom and may present as persistent or episodic.
2. Sensory and motor dysfunction: Patients may develop sensory disturbances, such as limb numbness, weakness, and reduced sensation. Motor dysfunction may manifest as hemiplegia, hemianopia, and hemisensory loss, which can lead to limb paralysis in severe cases.
3. Disorders of consciousness: Some patients may experience varying degrees of consciousness impairment, such as confusion, somnolence, stupor, or even coma.
4. Emotional and cognitive abnormalities: Cerebrovascular disease can also cause emotional disturbances, such as anxiety and depression. At the same time, cognitive function may be affected, leading to symptoms such as memory loss and decreased calculation ability.
Depending on the location of the lesion, patients may also experience other symptoms, including difficulty swallowing, coughing while drinking water, balance disorders, and ataxia. In addition, cerebrovascular disease may cause sensory impairments such as vision loss and hearing reduction. Immediate medical attention should be sought if any of the above symptoms occur.
