General description of the disease
Occlusion – impaired vascular patency, which appears due to ongoing pathological processes or injuries.
The causes of occlusion
Embolism and thrombosis can provoke occlusion.
By embolism is meant the blockage of a vessel by a dense formation in the bloodstream.
Depending on the causes of embolism, the following types are distinguished:
- infectious – the vessel can be closed with a purulent thrombus or an accumulation of microbes;
- fatty – often occurs due to impaired metabolism (small particles of fat accumulate and combine into a fatty clot, which provokes the appearance of occlusion);
- air – the cause of the embolism is an air bubble trapped in the vessels due to trauma to the respiratory system or an incorrectly administered injection;
- arterial – there is a blockage of blood vessels with mobile blood clots that appear in the heart valve, which causes occlusion of the brain, cardiac vessels, leg arteries.
Thrombosis is a gradual narrowing of the arterial lumen, which occurs due to the formation and growth of blood clots on the inner walls of the artery.
One of the common causes of occlusion is the abnormal structure of the walls of blood vessels (in other words, an aneurysm, which can be acquired or congenital; it leads to the expansion or protrusion of the walls of blood vessels, and it is in this place that a thrombus or embolism is most likely to form). Various injuries are also attributed to the causes of this disease (occlusion begins to develop when muscles or bones squeeze the vessels and at the site of damage or where the artery is pinched, blood clots or seals occur).
Risk factors for developing occlusion:
- smoking;
- frequent high blood pressure;
- genetic predisposition;
- improper diet;
- diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease;
- predominantly male sex of advanced age (from 50 to 70 years of age).
Variety of occlusion:
Lower limb occlusion – the most common type of vascular obstruction, observed in half of all cases identified. In this type, the thigh artery and the popliteal artery are affected.
There are 5 main signs of lower limb occlusion. In the presence of at least one of them, it is necessary to urgently take measures for treatment. So:
- 1 extensive pain that intensifies when the position of the leg changes and does not stop;
- 2 there is no pulse in the places where the arteries are located (in this place the occlusion is formed);
- 3 pale and cold skin at the site of the lesion, and after a while cyanosis appears in this place;
- 4 numbness of the limb, tingling or running creeps are the main signs of damage to the blood vessels (after a while, complete numbness of the limb may occur);
- 5 limb paralysis.
If, with the manifestation of these signs, you do not turn to specialists, after 5-6 hours, an irreversible gangrenous process and necrosis (necrosis) of tissues may begin. If this begins, the person may become disabled and lose a lower limb.
Occlusion of the vessels that feed the brain and central nervous system
The second place is taken by this type of occlusion. The most common occlusion of the carotid artery (internal). The clinic is manifested by acute malnutrition of the brain, a lack of oxygen in the cells of the central nervous system. These factors lead to ischemic stroke, which can lead to paralysis, a sharp decrease in mental capacity, and even the development of dementia.
Vertebral artery occlusion
It damages the back (occipital) part of the brain. Signs include speech disorders, temporary blackouts, loss of consciousness and short-term paralysis of the legs, and frequent fainting.
Retinal artery occlusion
The rarest and most sudden appearance. The disease can be completely asymptomatic, and then there is a sudden loss of vision of the affected eye.
Useful products for occlusion
To prevent the appearance of vascular occlusion, restore their elasticity and strengthen, it is necessary to eat properly.
To cleanse the arteries and blood vessels, you need to eat more foods containing fiber (it lowers cholesterol). These include:
- whole grains: rice (unpeeled), oatmeal, buckwheat, bread (requires coarse flour);
- legumes: beans and beans are sources of folic acid, protein, iron, fiber and are absolutely free of fatty acids;
- asparagus – is the best artery cleaner, relieves inflammation of blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and prevents blood clots from forming (it must be cooked correctly: boil the asparagus for 5-10 minutes in boiling slightly salted water, take it out, sprinkle with vegetable oil, serve as a side dish; just like that its preparation will benefit the arteries and blood vessels);
- all types of cabbage (especially broccoli) – rich in vitamins C and K, which normalize cholesterol levels and help prevent damage to arteries and salt deposition;
- persimmon – due to the large amount of fiber and antioxidants, they improve the functioning of the circulatory system;
- turmeric – relieves inflammation and prevents the arteries from hardening, helps to reduce fat accumulations in them;
- spinach – helps in normalizing blood pressure.
To strengthen the walls of blood vessels and arteries, a constant supply of their building material into the body is necessary. Such materials include vitamins and minerals, the sources of which are berries and fruits: citrus fruits, kiwi, cranberries, mountain ash, currants, avocado, grapefruit. Salmon, cottage cheese and all low-fat dairy products, sesame seeds, almonds, olive oil, and dark chocolate have the same abilities. This list of products prevents the appearance of inflammatory processes, restores the walls of blood vessels and arteries, improves cholesterol metabolism and increases the level of “good” cholesterol.
To lower blood pressure on the walls of blood vessels, it is necessary to eat foods that dilate blood vessels. Pomegranate, green tea, and seaweed will help with this. They activate the formation of nitric oxide in the body, which dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Traditional medicine for occlusion
- 1 To get rid of a blood clot or embolism, it is necessary to drink tinctures and decoctions of figs, horse chestnuts, passionflower, sow thistle, string, dried flax, toadflax, licorice, coriander, chamomile, lilac, nettle, elecampane, mint, sage. It should be taken within 1-2 months, 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
- 2 A good remedy is foot baths made from marsh creeper. For a bucket of boiling water, you will need a glass of dry chopped herbs. Infuse the herb for 50-60 minutes, while you need to cover the bucket with a lid and wrap it with a blanket. After the infusion time has expired, pour the broth into the bath, lower your feet into the water and keep for 30 minutes. Add boiling water as the water cools.
- 3 There are greenfinches mushrooms. They help not to thicken the blood.
- 4 There is a mixture of onion juice and honey. To prepare a healing mixture, you need to take 200 milliliters of each component and mix thoroughly. Leave to insist for 3 days (just at room temperature), and then leave in the refrigerator for 10 days. After that, the mixture will be ready. Drink a teaspoon three times a day before meals.
- 5 Every morning for 14 days, drink ¼ glass of beetroot juice. You can also eat 1 teaspoon of honey. This preventive procedure is best done in the spring and autumn.
- 6 Apple and honey juice. Take 3 medium apples, put on the bottom in an enamel saucepan, pour a liter of hot boiled water. Cover the pan with a lid, wrap it up well. Leave it on for 4 hours. After, mash the apples without removing them from the water. This is a daily portion. Drink half a glass with a teaspoon of honey. This drink must be done every day.
Hazardous and harmful products in occlusion
- White bread;
- fast food and convenience foods;
- canned food, sausages, smoked meats;
- cream;
- alcohol;
- salt;
- too fatty food;
- fried foods.
These foods thicken the blood, which can lead to blood clots, blood clots and fat embolism.
Attention!
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