A 22-year-old woman suffered from a sudden cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke) after massage. After evaluation by doctors, the patient had acute and large-scale cerebral infarction, speech was unclear, and her left hand and foot had no strength, so she could not lift her at all. Why did she get cerebral infarction at a young age?
Generally speaking, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is more common in the elderly. Why does a 22-year-old woman who is not obese suddenly have a large-scale cerebral infarction? After the patient gradually recovered, the doctor asked about her medical history in detail and found out that she had had a neck massage two days before the onset of the disease. Doctors speculate that the disease in women may be related to massage. "Human blood vessels , like bamboo , have an inner membrane, especially vertebral artery, which is easily damaged by abnormal movements of the head and neck or external forces. It can lead to endometrial avulsion, intervascular hematoma, lumen blockage and even thrombosis, resulting in cerebral infarction , which can be dizzy at the mildest, affect physical activity and language function, and at worst coma is life-threatening.
1. Stay away from the vertebrae Artery and carotid artery dissection, remember these points!
The neck has four major arteries, bilateral carotid artery and vertebral artery, which are mainly responsible for transporting blood to the brain.
1. Do less neck massage and massage
neck massage as little as possible, avoid long-term bowing or raising your head, so as not to compress the carotid artery and cause stroke . If you have to do it, press For beauty treatment, you might as well use a soft core pillow on the back of the neck to reduce the angle of the back, reduce the possibility of cerebral artery compression, and reduce the chance of blood vessel injury. Here, please be sure to go to a regular hospital to find a specialist for neck massage.
2. Avoid excessive stretching of the neck in the following activities
. Under the powerful external force, the normal carotid artery will also tear the endometrium of the blood vessel wall, causing carotid artery dissection. Commonly used Neck massage, ice skating, badminton, tennis, yoga, roller coaster, or even suddenly turn around. The carotid artery is walking on the anterior and lateral side of the neck, so it is important to avoid excessive contact or pulling the anterior and lateral side of the neck when participating in the above activities. When moving the neck, do not bend back or rotate more than 15 degrees.
3. Be careful when these symptoms occur
carotid artery dissection is very hidden, sometimes not Any symptoms or only mild headaches are difficult to detect. Sometimes patients will suddenly experience facial paralysis, hemiplegia and other symptoms after severe shock and exercise. Once persistent head and neck pain and vision abnormalities are found ( intraocular sagging and eyelid sagging ), be sure to find a regular medical institution as soon as possible to evaluate the blood vessels in the neck.
2. Reminder! These three types of people are not suitable for neck massage
1, patients with three highs
"three highs" people with atherosclerosis changes, and blood vessels are more likely to be damaged.
2, cervical spondylosis patients
cervical spondylosis patients must be in regular traction physiotherapy In hospitals, violent or irregular massage may damage the blood vessels in the neck, or aggravate the compression of the intervertebral disc, leading to the occurrence of acute cerebrovascular diseases in the anterior and posterior circulation.
3, other risk factors
include osteoporosis , oral contraceptives, migraine , muscle fiber dysplasia, etc. cervical dislocation and cerebrovascular diseases Patients with risk factors should avoid blind massage.
Finally, for neck massage, be sure to go to a regular hospital to find a specialist to avoid accidents!
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