Propensity for certain health problems increases in middle age.
Dr. Renuka Tipirneni, assistant professor of general medicine at the University of Michigan, said in an interview, that some chronic diseases are diagnosed more often in people over the age of 50. What health problems are we talking about?
High blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is consistently cited by doctors as one of the leading causes of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure – in a word, problems that can lead to death. However, she has no obvious symptoms, which is why she is often called the “silent killer”. According to the Mayo Clinic, in order not to miss the onset of hypertension, after the age of 40, people should periodically check their blood pressure.
High cholesterol. Uncontrolled excess cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis and blockage of blood vessels if left untreated. The researchers note that the increase in its level is closely associated with atherosclerosis, which causes inflammation and vascular changes that increase the risk of dangerous cardiovascular events for a person. Blood tests are needed to determine cholesterol levels.
Arthritis.According to a study by Frontiers in Public Health, after the age of 50, there are more and more complaints of pain caused by arthritis – inflammation in the joints. In particular, the frequency of lesions of the hip and knee joints increases. Especially often women suffer from arthritis (primarily osteoarthritis).
Diabetes.Diabetes is associated with complications that include peripheral arterial disease and peripheral neuropathy, leading to very dangerous diabetic foot ulcers. But in the early stages, the same type 2 diabetes can be managed with lifestyle changes. A blood test should also be used to check the level of sugar, which reflects the presence of this health problem.
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Osteoporosis. This is another characteristic age problem. After 50 years, due to a decrease in the production of sex hormones, bone density begins to deteriorate more intensively. Osteoporosis occurs in both men and women, although the latter it overtakes more often due to menopause.
Outwardly healthy person after 40 years has an average of five disorders in the body – study MedikForum.ru wrote that after the age of 40, many people may have latent atherosclerosis.
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