[헬스코리아뉴스 / 이순호] The Lunar New Year holidays approached before my eyes. This year, as the number of family gatherings is greatly reduced due to Corona 19, it is expected that a different atmosphere will be formed from the previous year. It is expected that there will be a lot of people sharing their best regards and virtues over the phone instead of seeing their parents.
“Can’t you hear me?”
Repeated question, maybe hearing loss?
The number of patients with hearing loss with reduced or lost hearing is increasing rapidly. In the past, there were many elderly and occupational hearing loss due to aging, but recently, patients with sudden and noisy hearing loss are increasing due to various environments that threaten ear health.
Professor Seung-geun Yeo of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Kyunghee University Hospital said, “If you observe symptoms such as loud voices or repeatedly asking back during phone calls, it is good to suspect senile hearing loss.” It is also closely related to the quality of life, so we recommend visiting the hospital as soon as possible.”
There are many causes of senile hearing loss. In addition to aging, there are changes in the vascular system, genetic factors, stress, and noise. Among them, genetic factors and noise are known to have the most influence. A typical treatment method is the use of a hearing aid. The sooner a hearing aid is worn, the worsening of hearing loss can be slowed down, and vitality and confidence can be given to everyday life.
Professor Seung-geun Yeo said, “If hearing loss is neglected, communication becomes difficult and communication becomes reluctant, and it may cause depression or dementia, so active intervention by children is necessary.” “When purchasing hearing aids, be sure to use the patient’s hearing level, age, It is important to consider the presence or absence of ear disease, the condition of the ear canal, and the degree of discomfort in everyday life. Above all, it is important to encourage confidence and courage to wear it.”
“Father, how many times do you go to the bathroom these days?”
Be sure to check for prostate disease
Prostate disease is a disease that middle-aged men over their 50s to 60s must take care of. Prostate cancer and enlarged prostate are the most representative, but if you are suffering from urination disorders such as frequent urination and delayed urination, unlike usual, you should be suspicious. In particular, prostate cancer and hypertrophy have similar symptoms, so an accurate examination is essential.
Professor Seung-Hyun Jeon of the Department of Urology at Kyunghee University Hospital said, “If prostate disease is neglected by arbitrary judgment such as stress and fatigue, it can lead to deterioration of bladder and kidney function. Especially in the case of prostate cancer, it is highly likely that the symptoms have already progressed significantly, so urination is high. If you feel uncomfortable with your child, don’t be patient and visit a hospital.” “In the past, if you were in your 60s to 70s, the incidence rate of young people is increasing rapidly in recent years. ) The test is recommended.”
Prostate cancer is classified as a relatively mild cancer due to its slow progression compared to other cancers such as lung cancer and stomach cancer. Therefore, if detected early, survival rate is high and cure is possible. As important as early screening is prevention in life. As prostate disease is affected by the environment as much as heredity, it is necessary to avoid excessive intake of animal fat and meat, and avoid obesity and diabetes through a balanced diet and exercise.
“Do you remember then?”
Diagnosis of dementia is a must
Dementia is a typical senile disease. As you age, the frequency of occurrence naturally increases. Alzheimer’s disease is 70% of the causes of dementia. Initially, it starts with a slight decline in memory, but as time passes, it leads to cognitive problems such as thinking, comprehension, and computation.
Professor Park Ki-jeong of the Department of Neurology at Kyunghee University Hospital said, “In the early days when brain cell damage is relatively small, the symptoms are similar to forgetfulness, so people around you tend to pass it easily.” “The best way to do this is to check whether you can recall memory by presenting a specific hint. “It is to differentiate between dementia and dementia.”
Forgetfulness is a state in which various pieces of information are entered into the brain, so given a clue, it can be recalled. However, there is a limit to recalling past events because information has not been entered for dementia.
Nor shouldn’t you be relieved that the cognitive decline doesn’t affect your daily life. This is because about 10-15% of patients with mild memory cognitive impairment are known to develop Alzheimer’s disease dementia every year.
Professor Park Ki-jeong said, “As everyone knows, dementia is a disease that is difficult to cure, and symptoms can only be alleviated through drug and non-drug therapy.” Factors, genetic factors, etc. are considered as risk factors. The wisest treatment is to actively strive for prevention through regular exercise, diet control, and regular checkups.”
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