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WHAT DISEASES DOES SPRING TRIGGER?
Along with the pandemic in Turkey, the spring months also lead to significant health problems, said Prof. Dr. noted common diseases during this period.
Seasonal transitions lead to the emergence of some diseases; chronic diseases can cause exacerbation.
In spring, pollen, temperature changes and increased negative ions in the air prepare the basis for physical and mental problems, said an internal medicine specialist Professor Dr. described spring diseases that are common these days and some of them show similar symptoms as Covid-19:
Pollen allergy: in spring, pollen from weeds, grass, trees and Flowers leads to allergic symptoms in sensitive bodies. The frequency of diseases such as allergic rhinitis (colds), sinusitis, asthma and eczema against allergens in the external environment increases. Constant sneezing; nasal congestion; eye watering, burning, stinging, Flushing complaints such as and shortness of breath are common symptoms of pollen allergies. These allergic reactions create a state of systemic inflammation in the body and can lead to serious problems. Infectious diseases and heart attacks are some of these complications. Pollen allergy can be confused with Covid-19. Because cough, shortness of breath and nasal congestion are seen in both diseases. But pollen allergies do not show high fever, severe head, joint-abdominal pain, diarrhea, taste and smell disorders.
Heart: this period negatively affects heart and blood pressure patients, vascular system. Heart attack, stroke (stroke), inability to control blood pressure and migraine-type headaches are common during this period. We know that Covid-19 also increases the frequency of heart attacks and strokes. For this reason, it is necessary to know that a critical period has been entered in terms of cardiovascular health.
Gastritis, ulser and reflux: diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are also exacerbated in Spring. In addition to ulcers, complaints become evident in gastritis and reflux. Again, in the same way, there are exacerbations in a disease called neural bowel syndrome. This disease, which is of neural origin, makes the body tired.
Spring depression: individuals who are prone to depression may be more affected by this period. It should be noted that some negative changes, such as weakness, loss of energy, unhappiness, anxiety, known as spring fatigue in society, can also be symptoms of depression.
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Do not go out in the morning and evening, when pollen is dense, it is necessary to use a mask when exiting. It can be protective not to open windows, not to hang laundry outside, and to stay away from gardening.
For general health in Turkey, it is very important to exercise regularly, eat a balanced and omega-3-rich diet, eliminate vitamin-mineral deficiencies, stay away from alcohol-smoking, consume plenty of water and pay attention to the rhythm of sleep. Against stomach and intestinal diseases, it is also useful to avoid frying, fatty, spicy food, coffee-carbonated drink, alcohol and smoking.
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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.
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