Carotid arteries are hairy for two reasons, either due to age-related changes caused by increasing age or due to atherosclerosis.
Under normal circumstances, the carotid artery lining should be smooth and not hairy. With age, the carotid artery lining will gradually become rough, which is a senile change, commonly found in middle-aged and elderly people. Lipid-lowering medications, such as atorvastatin calcium tablets and resuvastatin calcium tablets, can be taken as prescribed to slow the progression of this hairy change.
Atherosclerosis can also lead to carotid artery roughness. It is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible to check whether there is a combination of risk factors for cerebrovascular disease, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes mellitus. If it is clear that these diseases exist, the treatment should be symptomatic and the medication should be prescribed by the doctor.
In the case of carotid artery hairiness, in addition to the necessary medication, it is also necessary to intervene in the diet and other lifestyle. Strengthen exercise and control weight in general. Diet should be based on low-salt, low-fat and low-sugar foods, with proper nutrition and more fresh vegetables and fruits to avoid atherosclerosis as much as possible.
If found with carotid artery roughness, patients should go to regular hospitals, under the guidance of physicians to clarify the cause of carotid artery roughness, and give targeted treatment.