Symptoms of cerebral infarction

Written by Chen Yu Fei
Neurosurgery
Updated on November 16, 2024
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For patients with cerebral infarction, during the acute phase, they typically exhibit clear symptoms of headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Patients may experience slurred speech, difficulty speaking, and obvious articulation disorders. Additionally, some patients may develop facial nerve paralysis, deviation of the mouth to one side, drooling, and often exhibit clinical signs such as a shallower nasolabial fold and disappearance of forehead wrinkles. Furthermore, some patients may also experience dysphagia, manifested by coughing when drinking water, and may be accompanied by aphasia or motor dysfunction, primarily presenting as motor aphasia, mixed aphasia, anomic aphasia, and resulting unilateral limb paralysis.

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Is a brain infarction dangerous?

The risk associated with a cerebral infarction primarily depends on the extent and location of the infarction. If the infarction is small and located in less critical areas of brain function such as the frontal or temporal lobes, the symptoms may not be severe and might only include dizziness and sleepiness. If the infarction is extensive and occurs in crucial areas such as the basal ganglia, thalamus, or brainstem, the symptoms can be very severe. This could potentially lead to hemiplegia, aphasia, and even coma or death.

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What location is used for moxibustion in the treatment of cerebral infarction?

For patients with cerebral infarction, it is usually recommended during the acute phase to conduct a cranial MRI to determine the location and severity of the stroke and to decide the next treatment plan. If surgery is indicated, treatment can be administered through intravenous thrombolysis. If surgery is not indicated, or the optimal treatment time has been missed, it is recommended that the patient be hospitalized for treatment. During the acute phase, medications that invigorate the brain and improve blood circulation while nourishing the nerves are administered, and it is important to monitor any changes in the patient's condition. The effectiveness of moxibustion in treating cerebral infarction is generally moderate. During the recovery phase, patients can try moxibustion, but it is generally advised to seek treatment under the guidance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at a reputable tertiary hospital.

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What tests are done for a cerebral infarction?

For patients with cerebral infarction, it is recommended to take the patient to a local hospital for timely treatment during the acute phase. A cranial CT scan or MRI should be performed to help assess the current situation. Cranial MRI plays an important auxiliary diagnostic role in identifying the specific location, extent, and severity of the cerebral infarction. It is advised to perform a cranial MRI during the acute phase for a clear diagnosis, and then decide the next step of the treatment plan based on the situation. Within the surgical window, thrombolytic therapy can be applied to achieve dissolution of the clot. If the optimal timing for thrombolysis has been missed, it is recommended that the patient be hospitalized to receive treatment, including intravenous drips, brain-nourishing drugs, nerve nutrition, and medications that invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, to help improve the state of ischemia and hypoxia in the brain tissue.

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What is a cerebral infarction?

Cerebral infarction is essentially a manifestation of ischemic necrosis of nerve cells. However, in clinical practice, there are many factors that can cause cerebral infarction. It is essential to treat the underlying causes to effectively prevent the further occurrence and progression of cerebral infarction. One characteristic of nerve cells is that once necrosis occurs, they cannot regenerate. Consequently, all patients who suffer from cerebral infarction may have some residual neurological deficits. Mild symptoms include headaches and dizziness, while severe cases may experience numbness and weakness in the limbs, speech impairments, and even more severe conditions such as a vegetative state or death. Therefore, in the case of cerebral infarction, it is crucial to focus on prevention early on to reduce the extent of necrosis. This can effectively ensure one's safety and reduce the occurrence of various complications and sequelae.

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How to rehabilitate from a cerebral infarction?

Brain infarction is one of the most common cerebrovascular accidents, accounting for about 65% of all cerebrovascular diseases. The types of brain infarction include lacunar infarction, cerebral thrombosis, and cerebral embolism; sometimes it also includes cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Any type of brain infarction, or cerebral infarction, can cause certain neurological dysfunctions. Therefore, once the patient's condition is stabilized, it is advisable to actively consider rehabilitation treatments. These rehabilitation treatments mainly include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture rehabilitation, and physical rehabilitation therapy.