5 serious diseases that elderly people… You should be careful!​

When the function of various organs, cells, and immune systems in the body of the elderly begin to deteriorate, various diseases will begin to interfere more. Diseases that elderly people should not overlook And what are they often found?

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• Diabetes ​

It is caused by the pancreas being unable to secrete the hormone insulin adequately. and the body becomes resistant to the hormone insulin Unable to fully utilize sugar Therefore causing the body to have higher blood sugar levels than normal. If not treated properly It can lead to serious complications. or cause premature death.

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• Osteoarthritis​

It is a common disease in the elderly. It can occur from increasing age. and heavy use for a long time It causes the cartilage of the knee joint to wear out. The structure has changed or deteriorated. If not treated, it will result in deformity of the knee joint. and eventually had movement problems.

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• Kidney disease

When the kidneys are not functioning properly. or not working at full efficiency This results in problems in waste disposal. and control of acidity in the bloodstream In the beginning, kidney disease patients have almost no signs of this serious disease. But symptoms appear in the later stages when the kidneys have already deteriorated. Which may be severe to the point of death in the end.

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• High blood pressure​

A silent danger that rarely shows symptoms. But some people may experience headaches, dizziness, dizziness, and unusual tiredness. If not treated, various organs may be affected, such as the heart, blood vessels, brain, kidneys, and eyes.

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• Alzheimer's disease

It is caused by many changes in the brain. Until some parts of the brain function slowly deteriorate, symptoms appear such as frequent forgetfulness, wanting to ask questions over and over, or in some cases the brain may not be able to function at all. Which before you know it may take many months or even years.

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Therefore, you should take great care and attention to the health of the “elderly” in order to live a quality life. and live happily.

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