Health Conditions Experienced in Old-age

Life is a compulsory institute for every man, and the potency of this is embedded in the stages of life (Cycle of human life). Starting from the fetal stage, continuing through infancy, teenage, adolescence to adulthood: younger adult and older adult. Amidst all these cycles, older adulthood will be brought into consideration. This stage of life: older adulthood, is associated with some medical conditions. Medical conditions are illness, disorder, or impairment in the normal physiological functions. There are varieties of conditions related to older people’s health that are caused by several factors. Some of these factors are not from the victim, but most times, they are natural in which most of them can be treated.

As you live every second of your life, you tend to age. The body cell decreases in activities. The body becomes weaker compared to the early stages of your life.

Arthritis

This is the most common condition in older people. It occurs to 10 out of 17 older adults, do the imagination. It’s an attack on the joint, which leads to joint pain and inflammation. This illness gives you difficulty in movement. Arthritis is of two (2) types: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the commonest among the two. It is wear and tear that happens around your joint (fingers). Rheumatoid arthritis is mainly caused by the attack of the immune system on the lining of your joints. If I should ask you anything about arthritis, you can possibly say it’s life-threatening. It comes alongside some locomotive movement restrictions. Its symptoms are joint pain, tenderness and stiffness, restricted movement, and inflammation within the joints. Arthritis has no cure yet but relax. The good news is arthritis can be treated. The effective treatment include the use of painkiller and corticosteroids: these two will help you relieve and suppress the symptoms. Most importantly, consult your doctor.

Cancer

There are about 200 cancers in existence. The estimation of every individual to develop cancer in their lifetime is 1 of 2, interesting.  It develops as a result of abnormal replication of body cells which gradually develops into a mass called a tumor. In all the existing cancers, their initial stage is always void of pain. The ways it grows in the body are in two ways: the abnormal replicated cells multiply by either causing the tumor to grow or aiding the spread of the cancerous cells in your bloodstreams. Its symptoms are kind of related to other medical conditions until it has developed to its final stage. Its possible symptoms are unexpected body temperature, weight loss, blood in your stool and urine, also when you cough and vomit. The common cause of cancer is smoking. It equips the growing tumors or cancerous cells. To stay safe, quit smoking. Respect the fragility of old age. So, go on and talk to your doctor if you notice any conditions in any part of your body. Cancer is deadly, but it can be treated.

Asthma

This is a respiratory system disorder and a vital one. It is the body’s airways (nose) sensitivity to allergies that leads to inflammations of the inner respiration tissues and organs. Difficulty sets in during breathing. The inflammation causes an asthma attack. The airway muscles tighten and get narrow, making breathing difficult. The sensitivity is a fast one. Older people are vulnerable to asthma. Its symptoms are coughing, tight sensation in the chest, breathlessness. The risk of asthma rises after the flu or cold. It’s a fatal illness. Fortunately, it has a treatment, and it can also be prevented. Avoid the inhalation of toxic gases and a dusty environment. You can also make use of face masks. Visit your doctor for further diagnosis and treatment. The repercussion of asthma affects other internal organs.

Blindness

40% of older people are prone to this illness. Infection of the eye rises with respect to your age. It is caused by Age-Related Macular Degeneration -AMD. Build up of deposit in the macula, which is the small area at the center of your retina. Also, the growth of odd blood vessels beneath your macula can cause blindness, and there are some other causes of blindness relating to different conditions like diabetes, glaucoma, and so on. As a matter of fact, the retina is capable of being damaged by diabetes retinopathy. Early diagnosis is advisable to avoid the worse. Treatments for blindness vary: there is cataract surgery, eye drops, laser surgery (challenging). Seek medical advice.

Chronic Bronchitis

This is also related to asthma. It is a lung and airway disorder condition. It is associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -COPD. It causes excess release of mucus due to the infection irritating the bronchi. The infection leads to excess cough, which is the mechanism of the body to get rid of the mucus. Its symptoms are hacking cough, excess mucus, fatigue, sore throat, headache, murmurs, aches, and pain in the chest. These symptoms are related to other infections, but it is advisable to seek your doctor’s consent for early diagnosis and further treatment. Quit smoking, cigarettes, or tobacco smoking damage the lungs. Eat a healthy meal, rest, and drink enough fluid. Be aware, medications for BRONCHITIS must not be used by patients with ASTHMA to avoid complications.

Coronary Heart Disease

This infection usually leads to death on many occasions. Older people are vulnerable to this condition. Their heart tissues get weakened. The heart, as we all know, is a muscular organ in your body that regulates the circulation of blood. Inside the blood vessels: arteries, fatty acid builds up. Thus blocking the blood supply to your heart and to your body. The causes and risk factors of obesity, heart attack, heart failure, angina smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These symptoms of coronary heart disease are most other medical conditions. Coronary heart disease is deadly, but it has its treatment. A treadmill test will be advisable for cardiovascular fitness. It regulates the systolic and diastolic. In addition, eat regularly and exercise. Pay a visit to a doctor.

Diabetes

Older people are susceptible to it, and this condition stays in the body for a long. It is usually caused by excess or low insulin produced from the pancreas. This illness is classified into two: Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which are excess or low insulin, respectively. Type 1 diabetes attacks your autoimmunity (the cells around the insulin). Symptoms include excess weight, obesity, hypertension e.t.c. Diabetes can be treated practically. Engage yourself in regular exercise and maintain a healthy meal. You can use medications, but prevention seems more effective. Visit your doctor for early diagnosis and further treatment.

Epilepsy

This is a neurological condition. It’s a neurophysiological attack on the brain. Its symptom is simply seizure. Its attack on an individual is quite embarrassing. Seizure leads to head injuries, strokes, tumors, and certain infections. Medication is effective, and it works in 3 out of 5 people, including younger people. It also has a preventive measure which includes staying healthy, sleeping, and avoid drinking alcohol. Seek medical support to stay safe. To avoid complications, be conscious of your health issue with your activities.

High Cholesterol

The liver is an organ that metabolizes (neutralizes) substances (drugs and food) that enter the body. In the emulsification of fat, i.e., conversion of fat. When the liver fails to convert fat leads to high cholesterol. Fatty acid gets created and accumulated in the liver. Your blood contains lipoprotein that carries cholesterol around the body. The carrying capacity of cholesterol in the blood is healthy. When there is too much bad cholesterol, it propagates to high cholesterol. Causes and risk factors are smoking, an unhealthy diet, diabetes, high blood pressure, and also the hereditary trait of stroke or heart disease.

Hypertension

Blood moving in the blood vessels is backed up by pressure. As the name implies, ‘TENSION.’ When the pressure is high, it is regarded as hypertension, but when it is low, it is said to be hypotension. This heart disease revolves around other organ complications. It involves heart disease, heart attack, kidney disease, vascular dementia, stroke, and heart failure. Hypertension seems to be accompanied by obesity and diabetes. The blood glucose concentration and fat level in your body must be regulated. This treatment means a healthy diet, leaving an active lifestyle, and stop smoking. It is strongly advised to visit your medical doctor.

In conclusion, old age people are susceptible to a lot of illnesses. These illnesses are caused by degenerative body cells. It is left to you to be health-conscious. Stay safe.