Can drinking alcohol cause a stroke?

Cerebral infarction usually refers to cerebral infarction. If one only drinks occasionally and moderately, and has no underlying diseases, it generally does not cause cerebral infarction. However, if one drinks heavily for a long time or has some underlying diseases, it may lead to cerebral infarction. For healthy people who drink occasionally and moderately, it generally does not cause cerebral infarction, but it is necessary to limit the frequency and amount of alcohol consumption to prevent damage to liver function. Long-term heavy drinking or chronic diseases such as diabetes, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia can damage the vascular intima and aggravate atherosclerosis, which may lead to cerebral infarction in severe cases. When one has underlying diseases, drinking should be prohibited, and high-fat, high-calorie foods should be avoided. Instead, a low-fat, low-salt, and low-sugar diet should be adopted. Regular blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring, reasonable physical exercise, and lowering the incidence of cerebrovascular diseases are essential. If relevant symptoms of cerebral infarction occur, such as nausea, vomiting, deviation of the mouth and eyes, and limb dysfunction, one should seek medical attention promptly to avoid serious complications.