Common Diseases in

Old Age

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Age reduces the capabilities of our body. Our body organs and tissues
begin to age, thus leaving us vulnerable to diseases and other health-
related issues.

Let’s look at some of the common diseases and conditions that affect
aged people:

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Arthritis

Aged people often suffer from joint pain. In most of the cases, people have

the tendency of developing arthritis after the age of 40. It is a condition

resulting from the continuous wear and tear of the cartilage. Very soon it

reaches a point where the cartilage becomes extremely thin.

As a result, the bones rub against each other causing pain, inflammation, and

difficulty in moving the joint.

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Osteoporosis

As people age, their bones become weak and brittle. The bones become so

brittle that even mild stress (such as bending and coughing) or a fall can

cause a fracture. Fractures related to Osteoporosis commonly occur in the

wrist, spine, and the hip. The bone tissues are constantly broken down and

then replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the pace of formation of new

tissues cannot match up with the loss of old ones.

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Congestive Heart Failure

A heart failure does not necessarily mean that the person’s heart isn’t

functioning. A heart failure means the blood moves through the heart and the

entire body at a much slower rate. This increases the pressure on the heart.

As such, the heart is not able to pump adequate oxygen and nutrients to

different body tissues.

There are several reasons that may cause heart failure which include:

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Coronary artery disease: This condition affects the arteries that deliver blood

and oxygen to the heart. It decreases the blood flow to the heart muscle.

Heart attack: A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the coronary

artery, thus, stopping the blood flow to the heart muscle.

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Cardiomyopathy: This is the damage to your heart muscle from causes

other than issues related to blood flow and the artery. Certain infections, drug

abuse or alcohol can be some of the reasons.

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Gout

Gout is caused when there’s a build-up of urate crystals (which form when

the level of uric acid in your blood is high) in the joints. Uric acid is produced

when the body breaks down the organic chemical compounds present in food

items and drinks. In normal conditions, the uric acid enters the bloodstream

and passes through the kidney which removes it from the body through urine.

For people suffering from gout, either the kidney fails to excrete uric acid or

the body produces too much of it. Either way, uric acid builds up and forms

little urate crystals in the join which cause severe pain.

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Urinary Incontinence

This is a condition where one cannot hold or control the urine flow. The most

common symptom is when they sneeze or laugh a small amount of urine

leaks out. Urinary incontinence is caused when the sphincter muscle

controlling the urine flow weakens. One of the common ways of resolving this

condition is by using adult diapers Doctors also prescribe a few exercises for

strengthening the muscles.

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Depression

Older adults are often susceptible to depression. It’s mainly due to the

changes in their lifestyle, isolation caused by loss of loved ones, or disability

caused by illness. Prolonged depression can cause memory impairment,

lethargy, fatigue, and other physical problems.

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Diabetes

This is a metabolic disease where the person has high blood sugar. This is

caused when the body does not produce enough insulin or doesn’t respond

to insulin. This condition can be controlled with changes in lifestyle and diet

and by taking medication.

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