The elderly should pay attention to these "small problems"
2022-01-07
Many elderly people will experience chronic pain, insomnia, walking and falling in their daily life. Many people think that these are "problems that should be endured when they are old". Jiang Lingling, a geriatrician in the Affiliated Hospital of the Municipal Academy of traditional Chinese medicine, suggested that due to the decline of various organ functions and the coexistence of multiple diseases, the elderly will have the same clinical manifestation or problem caused by multiple diseases or causes. It does not specifically refer to a disease, but a group of unique clinical symptoms of the elderly, which is called "geriatric syndrome", Damage the ability and quality of life of the elderly. The elderly and their families should attach great importance to early detection and early intervention. The common geriatric syndromes include falls, senile dementia, urinary incontinence, syncope, insomnia, depression, sarcopenia, chronic pain, chronic constipation and so on. In China, the incidence rate of elderly syndrome is over 30% in the elderly over 65 years old, and the prevalence rate will increase with age. For example, for senile dementia, the prevalence rate of people over 65 years old is 2% to 7%. For every 5 years of age, the prevalence rate will double, and the prevalence rate of people over 85 years old is as high as 40%. Some elderly people suffer from a variety of chronic diseases, the problem of multiple drugs is also more serious, and the incidence of adverse reactions is much higher than that of young people. If there are symptoms of geriatric syndrome without early detection and early intervention, it will have a series of effects on the physiology and psychology of the elderly. For example, chronic pain can cause limited activity, poor blood pressure and blood glucose control of the elderly, cause emotional and psychological disorders, and seriously affect the quality of life. Long term insomnia can make people feel tired, sleepy, unstable blood pressure and irritable. Falling can cause fracture, bed rest, lung infection and deep venous thrombosis caused by fracture bed rest, which is easy to lead to disability and death. In daily life, when the elderly have the above symptoms, they often don't get the attention of themselves and their families. They will pay attention only after physical damage. Therefore, early prevention, early detection and early intervention are the key to prevent and treat senile syndrome and improve the quality of life of the elderly. The elderly should prevent malnutrition and follow the principles of light, soft, digestible, diversified and comprehensive nutrition. Ensure the comprehensive intake of nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, and control the total calories consumed every day. Properly supplement water, eat less and eat more meals, don't overeat, don't partial eclipse, and eat less hard and spicy food. Pay attention to oral hygiene and health. The quality of teeth directly affects the functions of swallowing, digestion, pronunciation and even people's posture. Cavities and missing teeth should be treated and completed in time, and dentures should be cleaned. Strengthening muscle training can improve weak physique, prevent falls and prevent urinary incontinence. Often use the brain and hands to exercise memory, attention and finger flexibility, which can delay the decline of brain function and prevent senile dementia. Do a good job of health examination regularly, use drugs scientifically according to the doctor's advice, and control blood pressure, blood glucose and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Maintain a good attitude, communicate with family members, participate in outdoor activities, cultivate interests and hobbies, and increase opportunities to contact the society. (outlook new era)
Edit:Yuanqi Tang Responsible editor:Xiao Yu
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