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Reporter Jian Huizhen / Changhua County Report
September 18, 2014
A nine-year-old boy surnamed Lin experienced dizziness, nausea, and weakness in his right hand and foot before colliding with a bathroom sink. Medical examination revealed he had suffered a stroke due to a blood clot in the left side of his brain. His parents said the child often ate fried chicken and fast food, exercised little, and couldn’t believe their young son had suffered a "stroke."
Doctors stated that Lin, who is 130 cm tall and weighs 31 kg, had normal development with no family history of cerebral embolism or hemorrhage. Biochemical tests also showed no congenital diseases. A stroke at just nine years old is extremely rare. Currently, Lin has weakness in his right limbs and cannot write. His parents have requested sick leave for him.
Huang Bingwen, director of the emergency department at Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, said that due to Lin’s young age, he could recover in about six months with anticoagulant medication and rehabilitation. However, stroke patients have a recurrence rate of about 50% within six months if not properly cared for, so parents must be patient and persistent in assisting with rehabilitation.
Lin had gotten up one morning to brush his teeth in the bathroom when he accidentally hit the sink and fell. After being taken to the emergency room, doctors discovered weakness in his right hand and foot. A CT scan confirmed a blood clot in the left brain.
Upon further questioning, doctors learned that Lin was a "little homebody." His parents drove him to and from school, and after finishing homework or on holidays, he would mostly sit in front of the computer. Huang Bingwen explained that prolonged sitting and lack of exercise can narrow blood vessels, while a high-fat diet can lead to blockages.
Lin’s mother said her child often ate fried chicken and fast food and disliked vegetables. She substituted them with fruit, believing the nutritional benefits were similar.
Chen Yanhua, a nutritionist at Show Chwan, pointed out that vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber, whereas fruits generally contain less fiber and vitamins than vegetables but much more sugar. Eating large amounts of fruit equates to consuming excess calories. Without sufficient exercise, sugar converts into fat, becoming a burden on the body.
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Junk Food and Inactivity Lead to Stroke in 9-Year-Old
Reporter Jian Huizhen / Changhua County Report
September 18, 2014
A nine-year-old boy surnamed Lin experienced dizziness, nausea, and weakness in his right hand and foot before colliding with a bathroom sink. Medical examination revealed he had suffered a stroke due to a blood clot in the left side of his brain. His parents said the child often ate fried chicken and fast food, exercised little, and couldn’t believe their young son had suffered a "stroke."
Doctors stated that Lin, who is 130 cm tall and weighs 31 kg, had normal development with no family history of cerebral embolism or hemorrhage. Biochemical tests also showed no congenital diseases. A stroke at just nine years old is extremely rare. Currently, Lin has weakness in his right limbs and cannot write. His parents have requested sick leave for him.
Huang Bingwen, director of the emergency department at Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, said that due to Lin’s young age, he could recover in about six months with anticoagulant medication and rehabilitation. However, stroke patients have a recurrence rate of about 50% within six months if not properly cared for, so parents must be patient and persistent in assisting with rehabilitation.
Lin had gotten up one morning to brush his teeth in the bathroom when he accidentally hit the sink and fell. After being taken to the emergency room, doctors discovered weakness in his right hand and foot. A CT scan confirmed a blood clot in the left brain.
Upon further questioning, doctors learned that Lin was a "little homebody." His parents drove him to and from school, and after finishing homework or on holidays, he would mostly sit in front of the computer. Huang Bingwen explained that prolonged sitting and lack of exercise can narrow blood vessels, while a high-fat diet can lead to blockages.
Lin’s mother said her child often ate fried chicken and fast food and disliked vegetables. She substituted them with fruit, believing the nutritional benefits were similar.
Chen Yanhua, a nutritionist at Show Chwan, pointed out that vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber, whereas fruits generally contain less fiber and vitamins than vegetables but much more sugar. Eating large amounts of fruit equates to consuming excess calories. Without sufficient exercise, sugar converts into fat, becoming a burden on the body.
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