How to Prevent Stroke
Disease description:
I always feel like my brain isn't getting enough blood supply, and sometimes I have difficulty speaking clearly. I'm worried about having a stroke. I would like to ask how stroke can be best prevented?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Preventing strokes requires a comprehensive approach from multiple aspects. The following are key preventive measures:
1. Control risk factors: Hypertension, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids are major risk factors for stroke. Regularly monitor indicators such as blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids, and follow medical advice to take medications for control, such as antihypertensive drugs, hypoglycemic agents, and lipid-lowering medications.
2. Healthy lifestyle: Maintain good living habits, including quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, following a low-salt and low-fat diet, ensuring adequate sleep, and engaging in moderate exercise. It is recommended to perform appropriate aerobic exercise daily, such as walking, jogging, or practicing Tai Chi, to improve physical fitness and immunity.
3. Emotional management: Avoid significant emotional fluctuations and maintain emotional stability. Emotional changes can easily cause blood pressure fluctuations and increase the risk of stroke. Therefore, it is important to learn how to regulate emotions and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.
4. Regular medical checkups: Undergo regular physical examinations to promptly detect and treat hidden health problems. Individuals with high-risk factors for stroke should pay particular attention to regular checkups and follow-up assessments.
