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There are many diseases of old age that make the elderly their victims. These diseases are mostly seen in the elderly. However, if their symptoms are identified and treated in time, then let us know from doctors which diseases the elderly are at risk of and how they can be avoided.
Why do diseases occur with increasing age?
Doctors say that with increasing age, the body's immunity starts weakening. In such a situation, bacteria and viruses easily enter the body. With increasing age, the risk of diseases also increases. There are some diseases which are mostly seen in the elderly.
heart disease
After cancer, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. The most common heart disease is coronary artery disease, which is a narrowing or blockage in the main artery that supplies blood to the heart. These blockages can develop rapidly over time. Which leads to a heart attack. Although this problem is now seen even at a younger age, even today cases of heart disease are more common in the elderly.
Senior Delhi doctor Dr Ajay Kumar says that stroke is quite common in the elderly. A stroke occurs when there is a blockage in the blood vessels in the brain. It is very serious because brain cells deprived of oxygen die very quickly. This can also lead to death. There are two types of strokes. The most common one is called ischemic stroke and it is caused by improper blood supply to the brain.
Parkinson's disease
Three-quarters of Parkinson's disease cases begin after age 60. Men are more likely to develop Parkinson's than women. Researchers believe the disease is caused by genetic and environmental factors. The disease causes problems such as loss of balance, inability to perform tasks properly, and hand tremors in the elderly.
Dementia is usually called a disease of memory loss. This disease occurs more after the age of 60 years. Due to this disease, the power and ability to remember things starts decreasing in the elderly. Because of this, sometimes he is not able to remember even everyday things.
cataracts
Cataracts are a progressive clouding of the eye's lens that can be caused by age, exposure to ultraviolet light, smoking, and diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of all people over the age of 60 have some form of cataract or have undergone cataract surgery. At first, you may not notice a cataract, but over time vision can become blurry and greatly reduced. In such a situation, it is necessary to keep in mind the symptoms of this disease.
How to control
Dr. Ankit Kumar of GTB Hospital explains that diseases occur with increasing age. It can be prevented. Therefore, it is important to treat these diseases as soon as symptoms appear. It cannot be cured completely, but medicines and proper consultation can help in controlling the diseases and living a good life in old age.