Warning of dizziness, headache, insomnia increasing rapidly in young people

In recent years, dizziness, headaches and insomnia have become a worrying problem for many young people.

Medical news on March 7: Warning of rapidly increasing cases of dizziness, headache, and insomnia in young people

In recent years, dizziness, headaches and insomnia have become a worrying problem for many young people.

Warning of dizziness, headache, insomnia increasing rapidly in young people

Stress from work, pressure from life, unscientific living habits, unhealthy diet, lack of rest, or abuse of alcohol, coffee, and tobacco are all factors that contribute to increasing the incidence of these symptoms.

Statistics from the World Stroke Association show that young people between the ages of 18 and 34 with insomnia are 8 times more likely to have a stroke than normal people.

Dizziness, headaches and insomnia are not only temporary and annoying disorders but can also be warning signs of dangerous diseases.

Conditions such as stroke, encephalitis, cerebral vascular malformations and neurological problems can stem from these symptoms.

Statistics from the World Stroke Association show that young people aged 18-34 with insomnia have an 8 times higher risk of stroke than normal people. Therefore, timely detection and treatment are extremely important to prevent dangerous complications.

There are many different causes of dizziness, headaches and insomnia in young people. One of the main causes is stress and pressure from work.

Facing urgent deadlines and constant anxiety can put the body in a constant state of stress, which in turn causes headaches and insomnia.

Unhealthy lifestyle habits are also important factors contributing to these symptoms. Staying up late, eating unscientifically, lack of exercise and lack of sleep can make the body unable to cope with tension and stress.

In addition, the abuse of stimulants such as coffee, alcohol and tobacco also changes the nervous system, causing sleep disorders and increasing the risk of neurological diseases. Underlying diseases such as sinusitis, vestibular disorders, high blood pressure, or thyroid problems can also cause dizziness and headaches.

Common symptoms of vertigo, headache, and insomnia include a spinning sensation, loss of balance, difficulty standing, and may be accompanied by nausea or blurred vision. The headache can be mild or severe, can appear in a specific area or cover the entire head, and can last from a few hours to a few days.

Insomnia can manifest as difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep. These symptoms are not only uncomfortable but also reduce the ability to work, study and quality of life. Moreover, if not treated promptly, they can be a sign of dangerous diseases.

Prolonged dizziness, headaches and insomnia can lead to serious health effects.

Chronic sleep loss can increase the risk of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances, and blood vessel damage.

Studies have also shown that lack of sleep can reduce concentration, memory, and work productivity. Furthermore, long-term lack of sleep can also increase the risk of psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and irritability, affecting social and work relationships.

For effective treatment, early and accurate diagnosis of the cause of these symptoms is the most important factor.

Modern techniques such as electroencephalography, transcranial ultrasound, MRI, MSCT Force VB30, digital subtraction angiography (DSA) are applied to help doctors accurately assess the disease condition and provide appropriate treatment. Based on the diagnostic results, the doctor will develop a personalized, comprehensive and optimal treatment regimen, while shortening the patient's recovery time.

In addition to medical treatment and surgery (if necessary), some advanced methods such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) are being applied at some facilities. This method helps improve sleep, reduce headaches and dizziness in a safe, non-invasive and painless way. These methods are highly effective and help patients recover quickly without having to undergo complicated surgical procedures.

In addition to treatment, prevention also plays an important role in protecting health. To prevent dizziness, headaches and insomnia, young people need to develop healthy living habits.

Getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and reducing stress are all important factors in maintaining good health. Limiting the use of stimulants such as coffee, alcohol, and tobacco is also a way to protect the nervous system and improve sleep quality. Practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or walking can also help reduce stress and improve overall health.

Actively detecting and treating dizziness, headaches and insomnia early not only helps control the disease effectively but also prevents dangerous complications and protects long-term health. Proper health care and healthy lifestyle changes will help young people avoid health risks and live a healthy, happy life.

Flu infection can cause dangerous complications for the heart

Influenza is not only a common disease that affects the respiratory system, but can also lead to dangerous complications for the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of myocardial infarction and death. Being fully aware of the harmful effects of influenza on the cardiovascular system is very important to protect health, especially in subjects with underlying medical conditions.

Mr. Binh, 61 years old, residing in Hanoi, was hospitalized with chest pain, difficulty breathing, high fever lasting 4 days, accompanied by body aches. Through tests and examination, the doctor diagnosed him with pericardial effusion and acute influenza A infection.

The influenza virus directly attacks heart cells, causing pericarditis, which results in fluid around the heart.

This buildup of fluid compresses the heart, reducing its ability to expand and forcing it to work harder to pump blood. If left untreated, this condition can lead to heart failure, hemodynamic instability, and even cardiogenic shock and death.

Doctors performed a pericardial puncture, removed 500ml of fluid and applied an appropriate treatment regimen. After a week of treatment, the patient recovered quickly and was discharged without any recurrence of complications.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thu Trang, a cardiology specialist, influenza not only increases the rate of cardiovascular events but can also lead to death. Specifically, influenza increases the risk of overall mortality by 25% and the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 18%. In particular, within 7 days of influenza infection, the risk of myocardial infarction can increase from 6 to 10 times.

A study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which surveyed over 80,000 adult patients with influenza, showed that up to 1 in 8 patients experienced serious cardiovascular complications such as acute heart failure, acute ischemia, with 30% of them requiring intensive care. Of these, 7% of patients with severe complications died.

In some medical facilities, the rate of patients hospitalized due to influenza has increased significantly. Hospital statistics show that in January 2025, the number of influenza cases increased by 47% compared to the same period last year, in which the number of severe cases requiring hospitalization also increased by 32%. Factors such as unusual weather changes, crowded gatherings at festival sites... have created an ideal environment for influenza to spread strongly.

Dr. Thu Trang explained that the flu virus not only has indirect effects but can also directly attack the cardiovascular system through many complex mechanisms. After being infected with the flu, the body will have a systemic inflammatory response, activating the sympathetic nervous system, causing vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure and increasing heart rate. This causes the heart to work harder to meet the body's oxygen needs, making cardiovascular diseases worse.

Influenza virus can cause myocarditis, pericarditis and reduce the heart's pumping function, leading to heart failure. In addition, influenza virus also activates the blood clotting system, creating atherosclerotic plaques that can block blood vessels in the heart and brain, leading to myocardial infarction and stroke. Therefore, people with underlying cardiovascular disease need to be especially vigilant about the risk of influenza infection and its complications.

Influenza can cause very serious complications, including myocarditis, pericarditis, acute heart failure, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction and sudden death. In particular, for cardiovascular patients, the most dangerous complication is myocarditis, with a high mortality rate of up to 25%-56% within 3-10 years after contracting influenza.

Although the flu can cause dangerous complications, we can effectively prevent it by getting a flu vaccine every year.

Dr. Thu Trang recommends that people should not be subjective about the flu virus, especially those with underlying cardiovascular disease. Getting vaccinated against the flu helps reduce the risk of infection, reduce cardiovascular complications and prevent serious health risks.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Nguyen Vinh, Vice President of the Vietnam Cardiovascular Association, flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu by up to 40%. Studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of hospitalization for flu by 37% and the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest by 50% within 12 months of vaccination. In addition, flu vaccination also helps reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as stroke and myocardial infarction.

To protect cardiovascular health during flu season, Dr. Thu Trang recommends that people maintain a scientific diet, exercise moderately, avoid contact with people with the flu, wash their hands regularly and wear a mask. In particular, getting an annual flu vaccine is an important preventive measure, helping to reduce the risk of disease and protect cardiovascular health.

In addition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and a reasonable diet will help improve overall health, protecting the cardiovascular system from the negative effects of the flu virus. People with underlying cardiovascular disease should see a specialist as soon as they have signs of the flu to be monitored and treated promptly, avoiding dangerous complications.

Influenza is a disease that can lead to serious complications for the cardiovascular system, but with the right preventive measures, especially flu vaccination, we can completely minimize these risks and protect our health.

Medical experts warn that self-treatment without controlling the condition, especially infectious diseases, can cause patients to unintentionally spread the disease to others.

Do not use antibiotics on your own when you have respiratory diseases.

After nearly a week of self-medicating when experiencing symptoms of cough, fever, and headache, Ms. Pham Thi Thom Thuy (38 years old, Hung Yen) had to be hospitalized because her condition did not improve and even became more serious.

Initially, Ms. Thuy only had symptoms of cough, fever, mild headache and bought medicine at a pharmacy near her home without seeing a doctor. However, after nearly a week of using the medicine, the symptoms did not improve but became worse. She coughed a lot, felt tired and decided to go to the district hospital for examination. There, the doctor diagnosed her with pneumonia and ordered her to be hospitalized for treatment.

However, after four days of treatment at the district hospital, Ms. Thuy's condition did not improve. She still felt tired, had a bad cough and a high fever, so she decided to go to the hospital for further treatment.

According to Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Ngan - who directly treated Ms. Thuy, when admitted to the hospital, Ms. Thuy had symptoms of cough, fever, thick green and yellow phlegm, fatigue and especially difficulty breathing.

The CT scan results showed that she had pneumonia in the upper right lobe. Doctor Ngan said that Ms. Thuy's condition was due to her self-medication with unknown drugs at home, which led to her condition getting worse when she went to the hospital.

After 7 days of treatment with the appropriate regimen, combined with medicine to help loosen phlegm and improve physical condition, Ms. Thuy's health has improved significantly.

She was discharged from the hospital and shared that, because she had never had pneumonia, when she had symptoms of cough and fever, instead of going to the doctor, she bought medicine to take herself. By the time she went to the doctor, the disease had become more serious and treatment was more difficult. From having difficulty breathing, coughing a lot and only being able to sleep 1-2 hours a day, now I am no longer tired and sleep well.

Also warning about the dangerous habit of self-treating at home, Dr. Le Van Thieu, Department of General Infections, Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases, warned about the current habit of using Tamiflu to treat flu.

According to Dr. Thieu, Tamiflu is a prescription drug and requires a doctor's prescription before use. And not all cases of influenza require this specific antiviral drug.

Treatment is mainly symptomatic, helping to reduce discomfort during the acute phase of infection. Most cases of influenza can be cured without treatment with Tamiflu.

Only in cases with a high risk of severe progression, such as the elderly, people with underlying medical conditions or young children, will doctors consider using antiviral drugs to reduce the risk of serious complications. These patients need to be monitored and early detection of severe signs so that timely hospitalization can be done if necessary.

Medical experts warn that self-treatment without controlling the condition, especially infectious diseases, can cause patients to unintentionally spread the disease to others.

For example, when suffering from flu or respiratory diseases, if not treated properly, the patient can spread the disease to family, friends and the community, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks and creating a burden on the health system.

In addition, some people abuse dietary supplements or folk remedies to treat diseases. Although some of these products may support health, using them without consulting a doctor can lead to unwanted side effects. A typical example is the use of herbs to treat diabetes without combining them with medical treatment.

Although herbs can help control blood sugar to a mild degree, without medical supervision, patients may experience risks such as severe hypoglycemia.

Self-treatment can also cause anxiety and stress, which can worsen mental health and make the condition worse. Feelings of confusion can lead to prolonged stress, affecting quality of life and recovery.

According to Dr. Nguyen Van Ngan, cough and fever are symptoms of many different diseases, from the common cold to bronchitis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis.

Therefore, self-medication without properly identifying the cause can miss the golden time for treatment, making the disease worse and easily leading to serious complications such as respiratory failure, circulatory failure and even death.

Unnecessary overuse of antibiotics also increases the risk of drug resistance, making treatment more difficult. At the same time, using the wrong dosage and not suitable for the condition can overload the liver and kidneys - two important organs in metabolizing and eliminating drugs. In particular, antipyretics such as paracetamol, if overdosed, can cause serious liver damage, even leading to acute liver failure.

In addition, every drug has the risk of causing side effects or allergic reactions. People who take drugs on their own may experience allergic symptoms such as hives, difficulty breathing, or anaphylactic shock, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

Doctor Ngan recommends that when experiencing symptoms of cough and fever lasting more than 2-3 days or accompanied by unusual signs such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, fatigue, patients should go to the hospital for timely examination and treatment. Do not arbitrarily use antibiotics or cough suppressants or bronchodilators without a doctor's prescription.

During the humid, cold and rainy days, people need to proactively protect their health by keeping their bodies warm, wearing masks when going out, avoiding contact with people with respiratory infections, and getting vaccinated against flu and pneumococcus.

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