Are there five diseases that are not diseases? It's about getting old! Excessive** can hurt the body
As we age, our bodies gradually undergo various changes, some of which may be considered "diseases", but in reality, they are just a natural manifestation of human aging. Excessively**These "diseases" not only do not reverse the aging process, but may cause unnecessary damage to the body. In this article, we will introduce five common senile changes that are misunderstood as diseases to help you understand and cope with them.
1. Bone hyperplasia
Bone hyperplasia, also known as bone spurs, is a common age-related joint change. Many elderly people find bone spurs forming in their joints when they take X-rays, so they worry about whether this will cause pain and affect joint mobility. In fact, hyperostosis is a manifestation of joint degeneration that does not cause pain on its own, but only occurs when bone spurs compress nerves or cause local inflammation.
For asymptomatic hyperostosis, there is generally no need for special **, just maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as a reasonable diet, moderate exercise, weight control, etc., to slow down the rate of joint degeneration. For symptomatic hyperostosis, drugs and physical methods can be taken to relieve symptoms, but excessive surgery, such as unnecessary surgery, may bring more harm to the body.
2. Prostatic hyperplasia
Prostatic hyperplasia is a common urinary disorder in older men. As we age, the prostate gland gradually enlarges, compressing the urethra, causing symptoms such as difficulty urinating and frequent urination. However, prostatic hyperplasia is not a disease, but a natural process of prostate aging.
For milder prostatic hyperplasia, lifestyle modifications such as reducing the intake of spicy and stimulating foods and avoiding prolonged sedentary activities can alleviate the symptoms. For patients with more severe symptoms, medications can be used under the guidance of a doctor**. However, it is important to note that excessive ** such as unnecessary surgery may lead to complications such as sexual dysfunction.
3. Premature heart beat
Premature cardiac beats are beats of the heart that occur earlier than the normal heartbeat. Many older people find premature heart beats during an ECG and are worried about whether this will affect heart function. In fact, premature cardiac beats are a normal arrhythmia in many cases, especially in older people.
For patients with occasional premature heart beats and no obvious symptoms, there is generally no need for special **, just maintain a regular schedule and rest, avoid overwork, etc. Patients with frequent premature cardiac beats or significant symptoms require further testing and ** under the guidance of a doctor. However, excessive **, such as abuse of anti-arrhythmic drugs, may lead to more serious arrhythmias and even life-threatening.
Fourth, presbyopia
Presbyopia is a common vision problem in older people, characterized by blurring of objects seen up close. This is due to the gradual decline in the ability of the eye to adjust as we age. Presbyopia is not a disease, but a natural manifestation of eye aging.
For presbyopia problems, older people can correct their vision by wearing proper reading glasses. At the same time, maintaining good eye habits, such as avoiding continuous eye use for long periods of time and doing eye exercises regularly, can also help alleviate the symptoms of presbyopia. However, excessive ** such as unnecessary surgery or abuse of eye drops may cause more damage to the eyes.
5. Deafness and tinnitus
Deafness and tinnitus are one of the common hearing problems in the elderly. As we age, gradual hearing loss is an inevitable physiological phenomenon. Many elderly people feel anxious and uneasy due to deafness and tinnitus, and even affect their quality of life. But in reality, not all deafness and tinnitus need to be**.
For patients with mild deafness and no obvious symptoms, no special ** is generally required; For patients with severe deafness that affects communication, interventions such as hearing aid fitting are needed under the guidance of doctors to improve their hearing conditions. For tinnitus, it needs to be analyzed and treated according to the specific situation: if it is transient tinnitus and there are no obvious symptoms, it can be observed for a period of time; If it is persistent tinnitus and affects the quality of life, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to find out the cause and carry out targeted treatment**; However, excessive abuse of antibiotics or hormonal drugs can lead to more serious hearing problems and even life-threatening.
Conclusion
The above five common senile changes are not real "diseases", but natural manifestations of human aging. In the face of these changes, we should maintain a calm mind and recognize and deal with them correctly. Not only does it not reverse the aging process, but it can cause unnecessary damage to the body. Therefore, we should carry out scientific and reasonable diagnosis and treatment activities under the guidance of doctors to ensure our physical health and quality of life.