Doctors identify several common diseases that develop almost imperceptibly, late with symptoms. They cause severe complications and early de...
Experts call such diseases "silent killers" for their ability to hide symptoms for a long time. Signs are masked by fatigue and overwork at work, so the only way to prevent pathology is regular visits to the doctor and preventive examinations.
9 Most inconspicuous diseases
Various changes in the work of the body occur with malnutrition, physical inactivity, and obesity. Diseases develop over the years, but most people do not pay attention to the first warning signs and symptoms.
High blood pressure
The World Health Organization calls high blood pressure the first cause of vascular disease, heart disease, and stroke in young people. Based on the standard 120/80 mm. Hg, which can minimally deviate upward after exercise or stress. The problem appears with obesity, long-term use of hormonal drugs, and abuse of salty or fatty foods.
Increased pressure develops gradually, so the body adapts to changes and jumps. A person ceases to feel discomfort, occasionally noticing dizziness or a feeling of heat. The only measure of early diagnosis is the regular use of a tonometer, and monitoring of indicators 3-4 times a week.
Fatty liver disease
A common disease that is difficult to diagnose without an ultrasound machine is hepatosis or fatty liver. Organ cells actively accumulate fat molecules, stop breaking them down, and remove them from the body. The cause is hormonal failure, thyroid pathology, or adrenal tumors. Risk factors that increase the chances of getting the disease:
decreased metabolism;
diabetes ;
atherosclerosis;
polycystic ovaries in women.
At the initial stage, hepatosis develops without symptoms: a pulling pain in the right side appears when 10% of the tissue is replaced by fat deposits. The liver stops working fully, digestion is disturbed, and intoxication appears.
Cardiac ischemia
With the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of the coronary vessels, the heart muscle receives insufficient blood, and cell death begins. The blood flow in the body slows down, the brain and internal organs experience oxygen starvation, and myocardial infarction may occur. In order not to face ischemia, give up alcohol and smoking, get rid of excess weight, and learn to deal with stress.
Diabetes
Doctors call the disease the "silent killer" for its ability to develop without obvious symptoms. Strong thirst, weight loss or vision problems appear already at the stage of vascular damage, and impaired kidney function. The metabolism slows down and the body stops producing the hormone insulin. A simple blood glucose test helps to notice negative changes in time and prevent complications.
Intestinal tumor
The incidence of colorectal cancer is rapidly increasing worldwide. Many patients apply already at stages 3-4, which leaves no chance for a long and active life. The tumor develops from a benign polyp in the colon over several years, but the growth can only be detected with a colonoscopy. Therefore, doctors recommend that all patients over 45–50 years of age undergo the procedure for prevention, without waiting for painful symptoms.
Osteoporosis
The disease leads to thinning of the bone tissue, and frequent and severe fractures that do not heal well. Osteoporosis develops with beriberi, a lack of calcium and vitamin D in the diet, associated with hormonal disorders in women. Start prevention after 40–45 years: do gymnastics, swim, lean on calcium-fortified foods, and give up alcohol and nicotine.
Cervical cancer
The main cause of the disease is the reluctance of a woman to treat dysplasia at an early stage. The disease develops into cancer from injuries and inflammation of the cervix, which in 90% of cases can be prevented. At risk are patients with obesity, a certain type of herpes virus, and girls who are promiscuous. The best method of prevention is an annual examination by a gynecologist and timely treatment of erosion and infections.
Skin cancer
A dangerous disease ranks second in terms of mortality among oncological pathologies. It develops over many years with the abuse of tanning, frequent exposure to the open sun, and excessive love for the solarium. If non-healing ulcers, peeling, and redness appear on the skin, contact a dermatologist immediately, and do not self-medicate.
Viral hepatitis
When liver cells are damaged by hepatitis B or C viruses, inflammation begins with irreversible changes in the structure of the organ. The disease can develop asymptomatically for several years, destroying the lobes, and provoking the formation of fibrosis and cirrhosis. A blood test helps to identify the pathology at an early stage, which is recommended to be done at least 1 time per year.
These diseases in many cases are completely cured at an early stage. But the asymptomatic course and the absence of characteristic signs lead to a late visit to the doctor. It is important to remember about prevention, to undergo an annual examination to prevent serious complications.
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