Is Bloodletting Effective for Stroke Treatment? Myths and Facts
Is "bloodletting to save a life" true? I recently came across a piece of information stating that when a stroke occurs, one should never move the patient or rush them into an ambulance, as the bumps during transport could cause more blood vessels in the brain to rupture...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
According to Western medicine, the method of bloodletting from the ten fingers as an emergency treatment for stroke has no scientific basis. Among the patients I have seen, some have undergone the method you described, yet they still experienced a stroke! In Western medicine, the...[Read More] Is Bloodletting Effective for Stroke Treatment? Myths and Facts
Managing Mild Stroke Symptoms: Tips for Family Caregivers
Stroke Hello Dr. Huang: My father is 58 years old and has high blood pressure. A month ago, he traveled to Australia, and after a long flight, he lost his balance and was unable to stop moving after disembarking. Upon returning home, he was examined at China Medical University an...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
ANSWER: What is the location of your father's stroke? Has he undergone rehabilitation? Was it a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke? At first glance, I would think that medication (for symptom management, seizure control, and stroke prevention) and rehabilitation should be the mo...[Read More] Managing Mild Stroke Symptoms: Tips for Family Caregivers
Understanding the Causes of Stroke Recurrence and Prevention Strategies
What are the causes of stroke recurrence? Hello Doctor: My father suddenly had a stroke in mid-March (he had been taking medication for high blood pressure), which affected his speech. After a period of rehabilitation, the function of his right limbs, which were impacted, has sli...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
ANSWER: The recurrence of stroke is mostly due to the underlying causes that led to the initial stroke not being addressed, such as poorly controlled blood pressure or sudden fluctuations, poorly managed blood sugar levels or long-standing diabetes, failure to take preventive ant...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Stroke Recurrence and Prevention Strategies
Can Blood Donation Help Prevent Strokes? Exploring the Connection
Can donating blood prevent strokes? I saw a report on a Japanese television station that stated strokes are caused by the coagulation of platelets in the blood. Since I frequently go to blood donation centers for platelet apheresis, does this also have a preventive effect against...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Blood donation can lower hematocrit (Hct), which may reduce the risk of stroke for individuals with high hematocrit levels (a risk factor for cerebral infarction). Additionally, studies have shown that blood donation can decrease iron levels, reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis...[Read More] Can Blood Donation Help Prevent Strokes? Exploring the Connection
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks
Facial nerve palsy The right eye cannot close, there is severe pain in the head, and the mouth is crooked. After examination by a physician, it was diagnosed as facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy). I would like to ask Dr. Yeh if there is a relationship between stroke and f...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Facial nerve paralysis can be classified into peripheral and central types. Facial nerve paralysis may be one of the clinical manifestations of a stroke, while peripheral facial nerve paralysis can occur as an isolated condition or may be associated with damage to the brainstem (...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks