Disease hidden by aging symptoms
If the mole suddenly grows, a biopsy is needed.
Rapid weight loss increases the risk of malignant tumor
Thyroid disease can cause gray hair
Dim eyes, graying hair, increasing skin blemishes. These appearances have something in common. It is part of the natural ‘aging’ process. As you age, changes occur in every corner of your body. This is the result of physical function deteriorating as it is used for a long time. However, all commonly known physical abnormalities should not be taken lightly as signs of aging. This is because it could be a signal of another disease sent by the body. Learn about dangerous diseases hidden behind aging symptoms.
Deterioration of vision after occurrence of rhinorrhea
As I get older, I become less able to see things that are close by. This is because the lens, which controls the refractive power of the eye, loses elasticity. As your eyes become blurred, it becomes difficult to see text or objects. Sometimes you may feel like there is a foreign object floating in front of your eyes. It’s asphyxiation. Although they don’t actually exist, whenever I look away, black lines or flying insects flutter before my eyes. Rhinoplasty is a symptom that naturally occurs due to aging. Since aging is the cause, there is no specific treatment. Over time, most people will adapt to the symptoms. However, the condition cannot be taken lightly. This is because it may appear as a precursor to a serious eye disease. Representative examples of retinal damage include retinal detachment or retinal tear. Diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusion, and uveitis, which may be accompanied by vitreous hemorrhage, are also considered causes of rhinorrhea.
Retinal detachment is a condition in which part or all of the retina falls off the eye wall. A retinal tear is a condition in which the retina is torn and has a hole. In particular, these diseases not only require surgical treatment, but in severe cases, they can lead to blindness, so special care must be taken. After rhinorrhea occurs, if the number of foreign substances floating in front of your eyes increases, or if you experience decreased vision, pain, or bleeding, or if your vision becomes obscured, it is best to visit a hospital immediately and receive ophthalmological treatment. It is important to remember that although rhinorrhea is not a problem in itself, it can lead to serious eye diseases.
Age spots that change in size and shape
When black spots appear on your skin as you age, you often think of them as age spots (seborrheic keratosis). However, moles, age spots, and swelling are difficult to distinguish from skin cancer with the naked eye, so careful observation is required. There are quite a few patients who ignore the symptoms, thinking it is just a simple aging phenomenon, and end up suffering from skin cancer. There is also a low level of awareness about skin cancer. The only way to confirm skin cancer is a biopsy. You can clearly see the results by cutting off a skin lesion of just 2 mm, the size of millet.
There are various types of skin cancer. It is known that squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma are common. Once you have a mole that you don’t normally see, you need to pay attention to changes in its appearance and size. Specifically, if a mole that appears on the skin is ^ over 6 mm in size, ^ has an asymmetrical shape, and ^ has an unclear border with the surrounding skin, ^ the color may not be uniform, or ^ it may suddenly increase in size and change, such as white flakes, bleeding, or fluid. When skin cancer is suspected. In this case, it is advisable to visit the hospital and get an accurate test. Swelling and age spots caused by aging are not only unsightly, but it is best to remove them with a laser if possible to prevent skin cancer.
Weight loss of more than 5% within 1 year
As you enter your 50s, you notice that you are gradually losing weight. This is a change that occurs as muscle mass decreases due to aging. Muscle mass in the body begins to decrease after the age of 30 and falls to half by the age of 60 or 70. At this time, weight loss is inevitable. Appetite also disappears. Digestion becomes weak and you cannot eat food as well as before.
However, a rapid change in weight is likely to be a warning sign for your health. If you have lost more than 5% of your body weight within the past year, it is considered medically ‘significant’ weight loss. Unintentional weight loss can be caused by a variety of diseases. They range from malignant tumors, mental illnesses, gastrointestinal diseases, endocrine diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. You may lose weight as a side effect of the medication you are taking. In many cases, a clear cause cannot be found. If you have lost weight rapidly and cannot find the reason, a visit to the hospital is in order. You should get tested to find the cause of your weight loss and resolve the problem quickly.
Noticeably annoying gray hair
It’s not unusual for your hair to turn gray as you get older. Gray hair occurs when pigment cells (melanocytes) in hair follicles disappear. Typically, half of all hair turns gray by the mid-50s. However, if you notice a sudden and noticeable increase in gray hair, you need to check your current health.
The first disease to suspect is thyroid disease. The thyroid gland is responsible for maintaining body temperature and regulating the body’s metabolic rate. However, if too little or too much thyroid hormone is secreted for some reason, problems with its function occur. This occurs when hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism occurs. As a result, melanin cell function declines and pigment secretion decreases, which may result in more gray hair. If thyroid abnormalities are the cause, the scalp may become dry or hair loss may occur. Gray hair occurs even when kidney function declines. This is because the amount of protein excreted through urine increases. Protein is also deeply involved in creating melanin pigment. When the amount of protein in the body is insufficient, melanin synthesis, which is necessary for hair color, does not occur normally.
Help = Park Seung-ha, professor of plastic surgery at Korea University Anam Hospital, Park Sae-mi, specialist at Retina Hospital at Kim Eye Hospital
Shin Young-kyung ([email protected])
2023-10-22 15:03:01
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