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COMMON DISEASES IN WOMEN OF ADVANCED AGE! SYMPTOMS AND METHODS OF PREVENTION
Turkey Medicals member and Obstetrics, Gynecology, In Vitro Fertilization Specialist Associate Doctor has compiled for you the methods and early symptoms of preventing diseases that occur in women at an advanced age.
Women and men face various health problems as they get older, but there are women-specific problems that affect women much more seriously than men. The 7 most common in women of advanced age and health problems, breast cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, arthritis (rheumatism), heart disease, dementia (forgetfulness), and depression.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and is the main cause of cancer deaths in women. It accounts for about 30 percent of all female cancers. More than half of breast cancer diagnoses are observed in women aged 65 years and over. A recent study has also shown that women over the age of 65 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher mortality rate than women under the age of 65. Since it is common at an advanced age, it is important how to recognize and screen it. It is very important to diagnose breast cancer at the earliest possible stage, so you need to understand the symptoms. The most common symptoms of breast cancer are a small mass in the breast, general swelling of the breast, dizziness of the nipple, discharge, pain, or swelling of the collarbone. If you have observed any of these signs, you should get a breast scan as soon as possible. In addition, annual mammography screening is recommended after the age of 45, in some cases even earlier.
Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when not enough new bone can be produced to replace lost bones, causing bones to become brittle and easily broken. It usually affects women over the age of 50. The bones that are most likely to break in people diagnosed with osteoporosis are the hip, wrist, and spine bones. It is not possible to understand the symptoms of osteoporosis until the disease is fully developed, which is why it is recommended to take a bone density test once a year from the age of 50. Bone fracture, shortening in height and crooked posture are possible symptoms even with minor bumps.
Diabetes is a disease that prevents the body from using sugar and turning it into energy. Obesity leads to many health problems such as cardiovascular disease, kidney and nerve damage when the body cannot use sugar. Early signs of diabetes are an increased frequency of urination, a feeling of severe hunger, blurred vision, and weakness. Women who do not eat healthy at an advanced age, do not exercise regularly, and are obese are at risk of diabetes and should be alert to the symptoms mentioned.
Depression is a silent problem. It especially affects older women who live alone and are far from social life. Depression also causes the progression of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s. It affects women twice as much as men. Losing a spouse or a loved one, the onset of a chronic illness such as dementia or heart disease, drug use or stressful life that increases a hospital visit, decreased social relationships can trigger depression. Although these conditions seem to be normal at an advanced age, depression is not part of normal life and should be treated.
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, primarily affects the knees, elbows, fingers and wrists. Not having a regular movement habit and having too much weight riding on the joints can increase the risk of arthritis.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in women and usually occurs before transition to advanced age (between the ages of 18-55). Heart disease is a disease that can be prevented by lifestyle changes. A normal level of blood pressure, low cholesterol, a healthy diet, exercise, smoking, and reducing alcohol consumption will reduce the risk.
Dementia is a general term covering all kinds of diseases and traumas that cause memory loss. Unfortunately, dementia is not a preventable or treatable disease.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
Disclaimer:
Our website contents consist of articles approved by our Web and Medical Editorial Board with the contributions of our physicians. Our contents are prepared only for informational purposes for public benefit. Be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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