Be alert to scientific health care in the context of "eye infarction" and chronic fatigue

Beware of "Eye Infarction" Targeting White-Collar Workers

Retinal vein occlusion, commonly known as "eye infarction," is the most common retinal vascular disease. White-collar workers often lead irregular lifestyles and are frequently under stress, resulting in a higher incidence of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, which they often fail to adequately address. Consequently, the resulting eye complications become a hidden danger affecting their quality of life, and the number of white-collar workers suffering from "eye infarction" is increasing daily.

The etiology of this disease is complex, often caused by multiple factors, including vascular lesions; vascular inflammation; and changes in blood rheology, such as increased platelet aggregation and release, increased red blood cells and platelets, and increased plasma lipids and proteins.

The symptoms of "eye infarction" include: initially, decreased vision, with patients only able to recognize the number of fingers or only be able to see hand movements. Patients often suddenly discover blurred vision upon waking in the morning. The disease progresses slowly, and the most common complications in the late stages are macular edema and neovascularization, which are the main causes of significant vision loss. Some patients may go blind due to serious complications.

Treatment methods for "eye infarction" are as follows:

Systemic treatment: Treating underlying diseases such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. As the underlying diseases are controlled, the "eye infarction" will improve.

Anticoagulant therapy: In the early stages of the disease, anticoagulants or fibrinolytic agents can be used under the guidance of a doctor to reduce blood clotting and promote fibrinolysis.

Photocoagulation therapy: Local and disseminated photocoagulation can reduce macular edema and prevent neovascularization. Argon laser photocoagulation is the most effective. After photocoagulation, retinal edema, exudation, and hemorrhage in the affected area are gradually absorbed, and the potential harm of neovascularization can be prevented.

To prevent "eye infarction," men should maintain a proper diet, control blood pressure and blood lipids, have regular fundus examinations, and actively cooperate with their doctor's treatment.

Regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a group of systemic symptoms characterized by prolonged extreme fatigue, which has emerged under the fast-paced lifestyle of modern times. The etiology of chronic fatigue syndrome is currently unclear. This disease commonly affects individuals aged 20-50 and is closely related to long-term overwork, including mental and physical fatigue, irregular eating habits, excessive work and psychological stress, and other mental and environmental factors, as well as stress-related functional disorders of the nervous, endocrine, immune, digestive, and motor systems. It may be accompanied by dizziness, headache, insomnia, forgetfulness, low-grade fever, muscle and joint pain, and various neuropsychiatric symptoms. A key characteristic is that fatigue is not relieved even after rest. Medical examinations reveal no organic lesions, and most physical indicators are normal or completely normal.

Some experts believe that chronic fatigue syndrome is related to immunity. Traditional Chinese medicine also considers irregular diet and lifestyle, long-term mental stress, and excessive sexual activity to be key factors in this disease. Excessive mental exertion inevitably damages the stomach and intestines, causing spleen and stomach yin deficiency, which can lead to loss of appetite; excessive thinking depletes heart blood, causing heart yin deficiency, resulting in symptoms such as palpitations, irritability, chest tightness, shortness of breath, slow reaction, dry mouth and tongue, and insomnia. Furthermore, modern city dwellers often stay up late for work or social engagements, which frequently leads to "Yin deficiency." People who stay up late often experience fatigue, lower back and knee pain, dry and dull skin, poor sleep quality, tinnitus, and frequent urination at night. Fortunately, the body has a strong compensatory capacity, so it doesn't immediately manifest as various warning signals; at this point, it's in a state of "chronic fatigue syndrome," which, over time, can lead to various diseases.

Therefore, men should adjust their daily routines appropriately, participate in suitable exercise, and take health supplements under the guidance of a doctor.