Carotid Artery Disease - Causes And Symptoms

Carotid arteries send blood to our eyes and brain. These blood vessels are present in the neck. There are two of them in our neck, one on right side and one on the left side. They are very important for proper functioning of our eyes and brain. When the blood flow through the carotid artery is blocked, we get carotid artery disease. When adequate amount of oxygen and blood is not carried to eyes and brain, they do not function properly and in turn one side of our body gets weakened and we loose vision on that particular side.

Material build up forms a plaque in the arteries. The buildup gets narrowed and the arteries get hardened. The plaque pieces break up and mix up with the bloodstream, blocking or slowing down blood flow to eyes and brain. Let us know about the symptoms of carotid artery disease. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms consult your doctor immediately.

Symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease

Curtain drawn over eyes - this kind of vision is because of a temporary blockage in the carotid artery. It is known as mini stroke and may last up to an hour. This may be a warning sign prior to blocked carotid artery. Consult your doctor immediately.

Complete loss of vision or side vision - this is caused along with muscle weakness are one side of the body getting paralyzed. It happens when the carotid artery gets blocked completely and it may be a sign of stroke. Seek immediate medical assistance.

Patients who smoke, have high cholesterol, drink alcohol, obese, having high blood pressure, who are not active physically have high chances of getting this disease. Have a chat with your doctor to help him reduce the risk of this disease. Eat healthy diet and be active.