The neck is the “lifeline” connecting the head and torso, in a sense, the neck is as important as breathing. The length and thickness of the neck also affects the temperament of the whole person, “the neck is not, the temperament is completely destroyed”, the classic line in the skit: “big head, thick neck, either a big money or a guy”, vividly explained this.
In fact, the thick neck in addition to make people no spirit, as old as possible, but also closely related to health. Research shows that neck circumference has a good predictive effect on cardiovascular disease. The thick neck of this part of the people, is also a high incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Neck circumference, do not exceed this number: If the neck circumference exceeds 38 cm for men and 35 cm for women, it indicates a thicker neck and a high risk of cardiovascular events.
Neck circumference exceeds the standard, please be alert to these 7 diseases The abnormal blood lipids and blood sugar caused by thick neck can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but also increase the likelihood of a variety of diseases.
1, heart disease neck circumference is a major indicator to measure cardiovascular risk, thicker neck means a greater likelihood of abnormal blood lipids, more need to be alert to coronary heart disease.
2, diabetes a person even if the waist circumference meets the standard, but if the neck is too thick, it may also be high blood sugar people.
3, metabolic syndrome neck circumference to predict the risk of metabolic syndrome is more valuable than waist circumference, female patients in particular.
4, fatty liver researchers found that, regardless of gender, the average neck circumference of patients with fatty liver is greater than the population without fatty liver.
5, hyperthyroidism if you find that the neck thickens, a lump forms in front of the neck or on both sides of the trachea, and will gradually increase in size, and accompanied by wasting, panic attacks and other symptoms, we should be alert to the presence of hyperthyroidism.
6, sleep apnea research shows that the neck circumference is directly related to sleep apnea. In the respiratory department, the neck circumference is often measured to help determine the risk of sleep apnea syndrome.
7, obesity in the body mass index (BMI = weight (kg) / height 2 (m)) the same situation, the thicker the neck circumference of the child, the higher the chances of obesity later.
If excessive obesity leads to sleep apnea syndrome, gastric reduction surgery is currently a good option. Aggressive weight loss treatment is the basic measure for apnea syndrome, while alcohol consumption and sedation should be avoided. A 10% weight loss can increase blood oxygen saturation by 5%, and symptoms can be significantly improved. The effect of gastric reduction surgery on this condition is very impressive, not only allowing the patient to lose a significant amount of weight, but also controlling the further development of the condition. Reducing the number of apneas can significantly reduce mortality.
If you are already suffering from more severe sleep apnea syndrome, it is important to take measures and not to miss the best time for treatment.