Atherosclerosis, which occurs mainly in people over the age of fifty, is one of the most common diseases of the blood vessels of the brain, but at present, atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels can also be observed in young people under the age of thirty. Thus, atherosclerosis is a common disease of the arteries, and manifests itself in the compaction of their walls as a result of connective tissue growth, with an increase in blood cholesterol levels. With an increase in cholesterol, the walls of the vessels narrow, blood circulation is impaired, so a sufficient amount of oxygen does not enter the body's cells. Affected vessels of the brain often cause sclerosis and calcification, as well as insufficient blood supply to the brain.
It is generally accepted that cerebral arteriosclerosis develops as a result of nervous and mental stress, the use of products that contain cholesterol, malfunctions of the endocrine system, hypertension, as well as diabetes mellitus, smoking and alcoholism. Dangerous is the fact that with hypertension a stroke can occur. In the presence of a cerebrovascular disease in a person, a decrease in working capacity, fatigue, headaches and dizziness are observed, some changes in behavior and character occur, vision and speech are impaired.
The causes of a disease such as cerebral arteriosclerosis, in fact, may be different, at present this issue remains open. It is only clear that this disease can be inherited, in addition, some features of the circulatory system can be the cause of the occurrence of vascular disease. Vascular atherosclerosis occurs as a result of frequent mental stress, with obesity and low mobility.
This disease is of great danger to young people, doctors record the presence of hypertension in them, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, and therefore to paralysis. Therefore, when symptoms of atherosclerosis occur, you should measure the pressure, as well as the level of cholesterol, since it is deposited at a high speed on the walls of blood vessels, which leads to a dysfunction of the tissues and organs of the body.
Symptoms of atherosclerosis can manifest themselves in different ways, and depend on the spread of this disease. In large cases, atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels shows symptoms invisible to humans, the diagnosis is made by signs of vascular damage. After some time, the symptoms begin to manifest in the form of fatigue, attention disorders and headaches.
The treatment of the disease is associated with such activities as the prevention of cerebral arteriosclerosis, which is aimed at carrying out various activities in order to ensure the flow of blood to the brain. For these purposes, physical exercise, proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle are well suited. In the presence of atherosclerosis, it is recommended to limit the intake of carbohydrates and fats, to consume more foods that contain fiber and a large amount of vitamins.
We can say that the treatment of atherosclerosis of the brain should begin with the elimination of factors that provoke the onset of the disease. It is recommended to normalize the sleep and work regimen , follow a certain diet, which is aimed at maintaining the appropriate weight or at reducing it, as with obesity the disease will progress. Equally important is the control over the stool, if necessary, you can take laxatives. Systematic therapy of other diseases accompanying atherosclerosis is also used, for example, hypertension or diabetes mellitus.