Is the Feeling of Blood Vessels Pulsating an Illusion?
In daily life, many people may feel their blood vessels pulsing after intense exercise or exertion. This is actually a normal phenomenon caused by the dilation of blood vessels due to intense exercise and does not require treatment. After calming down, this symptom will gradually disappear. However, there are also many people who can frequently feel their blood vessels pulsing even when they are at rest, which can be puzzling. So, can the constant sensation of blood vessels pulsing be an illusion? Let's take a look.
The frequent sensation of blood vessels pulsing is due to the vascular pulsation caused by high blood pressure, accompanied by nervous reactions. In this case, blood pressure-lowering treatment is required, including taking antihypertensive drugs. It is recommended to measure blood pressure several times a day to observe changes. Additionally, it is advisable to undergo blood lipid and blood sugar tests to check for any changes. General treatment should focus on a balance of work and rest, maintaining a regular lifestyle, avoiding emotional excitement, engaging in appropriate physical exercise, controlling the intake of animal fats and high-cholesterol foods such as egg yolks, fatty meats, and animal viscera, and avoiding high-sugar diets. Eating more vegetables, fruits, and seaweed is recommended. Simultaneously, treating hypertension and diabetes, which are the main diseases leading to atherosclerosis, is essential.
Firstly, vasodilators can be used to relieve vascular motility disorders. Secondly, lipid-regulating drugs may be prescribed when blood lipids remain above normal levels despite a reasonable diet and moderate exercise. Drugs such as fenofibrate, atorvastatin, or gemfibrozil can be used to lower triglycerides, while simvastatin, fluvastatin, or pravastatin can be used to lower cholesterol. Traditional Chinese medicines like Xuezhikang and Zhibituo also have lipid-regulating effects. Thirdly, antiplatelet drugs can prevent thrombosis and the occurrence and progression of vascular obstructive diseases. Commonly used drugs include enteric-coated aspirin and ticlopidine. Finally, thrombolytic and anticoagulant drugs, such as urokinase, recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator, and heparin, can be used to treat arterial thrombosis leading to stenosis or occlusion of the lumen. During treatment, it is crucial to maintain a balanced diet, avoiding excessive intake of fatty foods and ensuring adequate nutrition. Moderate exercise, weight control, and smoking and alcohol cessation are also recommended.
