Treatment and rehabilitation after a micro stroke

Despite the minimal pathological changes in the brain tissue with a micro stroke, the disease is a dangerous precursor of a stroke. This condition is called a transitory violation of the cerebral circulation. The main difference from a stroke is that mostly small vessels are destroyed, and the disease itself lasts for a maximum of 24 hours. The danger is that a person does not know what to do with a micro stroke, because he feels well.

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Treatment of micro-stroke in men should be done in a timely manner, because they are the most susceptible to repeated ischemic attacks of the brain. Often men, after suffering a first micro-stroke, do not listen to the recommendations of doctors and continue to engage in heavy physical labor.

How to treat a microstroke to minimize the risk of complications? It is worth noting that in the case of the first symptoms of a micro-stroke, you need to seek help within three hours. It is at this point in time that the therapy will be most effective, as a result of which the recovery from micro-stroke will occur much faster.

First aid for a micro stroke is aimed at normalizing blood circulation in the affected area of ​​the brain. For this use such drugs:

• for vasodilation( Pentoxifylline);
• for improvement of rheological properties of blood( antiaggregants);
• uses nootropics( Piracetam);
• anticoagulants( Heparin, Frakssiparin, Warfarin);
• Metabolites( Actovegin, Mexidol).

Important! During the treatment of the disease, it is necessary to provide complete rest to the patient, to protect him from stress and distress.

Treatment of micro-stroke in women practically does not differ from treatment in men, because the symptoms of this disease are similar in both sexes. Contraceptive medications that increase the risk of thrombosis may be canceled. In women, pathology can develop against migraine. In this case, therapies include drugs for the treatment of the underlying disease.

After treatment with medications, the patient needs to undergo a rehabilitation course, which involves:

• performing respiratory gymnastics;
• exercise physical therapy;
• massage;
• physiotherapy;
• acupuncture;
• compliance with the diet.

Food

Proper nutrition with a micro stroke is very important, because this is one of the components of the course of treatment. The patient needs to completely revise his diet. The main principle of diet therapy is the reduction or complete elimination of fatty foods rich in cholesterol.

It is very useful to include in the diet foods rich in fiber, which is able to remove from the body "bad" cholesterol. One way to prevent recurrent ischemic attacks is to include foods that regulate liver function( pumpkin, baked apples).

Important! Often because of the inability to swallow food, patients refuse to eat. In this case, the introduction of food occurs through the gastric tube.

At the initial stage of treatment it is important to organize a proper drinking regime. The patient should drink up to two liters of liquid a day. To ensure that he does not choke, you can drink from a cup of non-spillable. Feed necessarily in a reclining position or half sidying from a small spoon. Food should be carefully grinded, so that there are not large pieces.

After the normalization of swallowing, in the diet the first days should be dominated by liquid foods with a minimum amount of salt. After this, you can give the patient a mashed potatoes, steamed meatballs, as well as vegetables. After suffering a micro-stroke, you need to eat fatty, salty and sweet foods in moderation. It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol, strong coffee and tea.

Preventative measures

Because there is a large amount of time left for treatment and rehabilitation, it is worthwhile to take care in advance to prevent the occurrence of this disease. At the same time, one should adhere to such recommendations:

1. One of the causes of micro strokes is high blood pressure, you need to constantly monitor it.
2. Refuse bad habits.
3. Properly eat, avoid eating foods that are rich in cholesterol.
4. Perform daily a few simple physical exercises.
5. Avoid stress.

If earlier the microinsult appeared only in people older than 40 years, now this disease is diagnosed at a young age. The reason for this is bad habits, unhealthy sleep, and constant stress. Compliance with diet and proper lifestyle, treatment of diseases that lead to ischemic attacks, reduce the risk of stroke.