Frontal lobe infarction

As people age, their blood pressure tends to rise, and their blood sugar and blood lipids are not well controlled. These risk factors are important causes of cerebral infarction. There is a type of cerebral infarction called frontal lobe infarction. Patients often experience numbness in the limbs, dizziness, and sometimes vomiting. Some people have difficulty walking and have intellectual disabilities. So, where exactly is the frontal lobe located in the brain? Let’s take a look at it together.

1. Concept

A type of cerebral infarction. The infarction site of left frontal lobe cerebral infarction occurs in the left frontal lobe of the brain, which is the part inside the frontal bone on the left forehead of the brain.

2. Symptoms

2. Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, intellectual disability, numbness of the limbs, facial and leg nerve disorders, hemiplegia, difficulty walking, and incontinence.

3. Causes

Patients with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and arteriosclerosis are often prone to this disease.

IV. Hazards

When the left frontal lobe cerebral infarction is not serious, or the location of the infarction is not very critical, the symptoms are usually not obvious. In severe cases, there is a risk of life being in danger and there is a higher chance of leaving sequelae, such as dementia, incontinence, etc.

5. Diagnosis

The diagnosis can usually be confirmed through CT or MRI examination.

6. Treatment

1. In the early stage of the disease, try to stay in bed and rest. You can get out of bed and walk around appropriately during the recovery period. You should also pay attention to controlling your emotions to avoid drastic mood swings.

2. The treatment of cerebral infarction mainly focuses on thrombolysis and anti-thrombosis, improving blood circulation, nourishing nerves, and promoting functional recovery.

3. Control blood pressure to avoid high blood pressure that may cause recurrent cerebral infarction, and at the same time use drugs to prevent thrombosis.

4. It is not advisable to do strenuous exercise. You can choose according to your personal situation. Do not overdo it and do not feel tired.

5. The diet should be light and avoid eating too greasy food. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided.

7. Rehabilitation

Gradually strengthen functional training and strive to achieve self-care. After being able to walk on your own, you can lift your legs and take a stride when walking, and gradually move on to exercises such as stepping over door sills and walking on slopes, gradually lengthening the intervals. Patients whose lower limbs have recovered well can also perform exercises such as short-interval running to gradually achieve the goal of being able to take care of themselves in daily life.

8. Prevention

1. Eat more vegetables, fish, fruits, etc., engage in appropriate activities, maintain a good attitude and healthy brain habits. Quit smoking and drinking.

2. Develop good living habits and avoid overdrinking and overeating. Mainly focus on a low-fat, low-calorie, low-salt diet to ensure sufficient high-quality protein, vitamins, fiber and trace elements.

3. Pay attention to drinking more water and eating more potassium-rich foods to lower blood pressure.

4. Keep food diverse, with cereals as the main component.