Cerebral hemorrhage refers to bleeding caused by the rupture of blood vessels within the brain parenchyma, not caused by trauma, and is also known as cerebral apoplexy. It does not include traumatic cerebral hemorrhage. At the onset of the condition, a blood vessel in the brain suddenly ruptures, rapidly forming a local hematoma that compresses the surrounding brain tissue, leading to corresponding clinical symptoms or signs. These include headache, low-grade fever, elevated white blood cell count in peripheral blood, vomiting, urinary and fecal incontinence, drowsiness, coma, central hemiplegia, facial paralysis, aphasia, and hemibody sensory impairment.
The common causes of cerebral hemorrhage mainly include cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebral vascular malformations, and various subjective and objective factors that cause a sudden increase in blood pressure, such as emotional agitation, strenuous activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and straining during bowel movements.
Current medical research indicates that among the many pathogenic factors, hypertension is the primary trigger for cerebral hemorrhage, with over 80% of patients having a history of hypertension. This is primarily because long-term hypertension causes small arteries in the brain to form and expand into millet-sized aneurysms. When blood pressure suddenly rises, these microaneurysms can rupture, leading to cerebral hemorrhage.
Long-term hypertension can also damage the intima of small cerebral arteries, leading to lipid deposition, hyaline degeneration, and increased wall fragility, making them more prone to rupture. The pathogenic factors of hypertension are also diverse, but an important one is diet. For example, an unreasonable dietary structure, excessive intake of salt, fat, and cholesterol, as well as smoking and drinking, can contribute.
Research data shows that individuals who consume 30 ml of alcohol per day may have their systolic pressure increase by 0.532 kPa (4 mmHg) and their diastolic pressure by 0.266 kPa (2 mmHg), with a 50% prevalence of hypertension. For those who consume 60 ml of alcohol daily, systolic pressure increases by 0.8 kPa (6 mmHg) and diastolic pressure by 0.266-0.532 kPa (2-4 mmHg), with a 100% prevalence of hypertension.
Cerebral hemorrhage is a lifestyle-related disease. To prevent cerebral hemorrhage, it is important to develop good life and behavioral habits. This includes maintaining regular meals and moderate food intake. Pay attention to dietary control, eat at fixed times and in fixed amounts, avoid overeating and consuming too much salt, and avoid excessive intake of animal fat at once. It is also important to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, especially strong liquor. Those who drink should strictly limit their intake, generally not exceeding 50 grams per day, and it is best to drink red wine. Additionally, reduce the consumption of rich, fatty, and spicy foods such as fatty meat, chili, raw onions, and garlic, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.