Three Common Medical Conditions In Adults

Posted on: 28 December 2017

A popular rock and roll band had a song many years ago that lamented about the drag of getting old, and while the human body is a remarkable machine, the natural aging process of all living creatures dictates that things start wearing out. Here is a list of three ailments that many people experience as they grow older.

Joint Issues

The joints get a lot of action, especially your knee and hip joints. This repetitive action can also cause a lot of wear and tear on the mechanisms that make them work. Osteoarthritis is a frequent concomitant condition, leading to joint pain and mobility issues. Having difficulty moving can then lead to a more sedentary lifestyle, which if combined with poor eating habits, can lead to weight gain. This is turn causes more pain, less activity, and more weigh gain, creating a vicious circle. While you can't prevent your joints from naturally deteriorating, you can slow the process down with low impact activities and weight bearing exercises. If your joints are really bad, your doctor may recommend hip and/or knee replacement surgery.

Heart Disease

Habits, whether good or bad, have cumulative effects over the years. A lifetime of eating poorly and inactivity will eventually catch up with you. Conversely, so will eating properly and avoiding things like smoking and excess alcohol usage. Thankfully, it's never to late to start implementing healthier habits. With the help of your physician and modern medicine, you can get assistance with quitting smoking, eating better, exercising to increase your cardiovascular endurance, and developing healthier habits, such as cutting back on drinking. Heart disease is the leading killer of adults, but making better choices and in some case, medications can help to reverse some of the damage done to your heart over the years.

Influenza

True influenza is more than just a day or two of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and general malaise. While these common viruses aren't pleasant, they usually aren't the flu. There are different strains of influenza, which is why one can get it more than once. Type A tends to be the most serious in adults, and it can also lead to pneumonia, which is why it can be potentially deadly. Be sure to get your yearly flu vaccine, stop smoking, and make an appointment at the clinic if your symptoms are severe or last for more than a few days.

Getting older doesn't have to mean the end. Medical technology is always advancing, diet and lifestyle factors can be controlled, and thankfully, doctors who specialize in adult medicine can care for your changing body's needs. For more information, check out websites like http://www.bfpclinic.com.

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