Ober is 70 years old and has a strong body. Since some time ago, he has always felt abdominal pain, but has no urge to defecate, and his abdomen is a little bulging, as if there is something growing in his stomach. The more he thought about it, the more worried he became, so Ober decided to go to the hospital for a full body checkup.
The examination report suggested that he had a liver cyst. Ober had heard from others that the cyst seemed to be cancerous., so he took the examination report and asked the doctor to cut it out for him.
According to Bi Xinyu, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Liver cyst is actually a simple cystic lesion on the liver, which is a benign disease. Many normal people carry liver cysts, usually through Found during physical examination.
Strictly speaking, liver cysts are not tumors, so they generally do not require any treatment.
In fact, in daily life, as age increases, body functions also decrease, and the human body may suffer from various diseases, large and small. However, in fact, some diseases actually occur as we age, and over-treatment may even harm the body!
1. There are three hurdles in human aging
Aging is a natural law that humans cannot change. A study published in the journal "Nature Medicine" found that the age of 34, 60 and 78 is the physiological change from "quantitative to "Three turning points of qualitative change".
researchers analyzed plasma samples from 4,363 people aged 18 to 95. By studying changes in protein content in the blood, they found that 1,379 proteins and will change with age, and at the age of 34 and There are peaks in the age groups of 60 and 78.
These three age groups are equivalent to the "three hurdles" of the human body, and different changes may occur at different age groups:
4 years old: health begins to decline
4-year-old people are mostly faced with heavy family burdens, high work pressure, The complex state of interpersonal relationships will greatly affect physical and mental health, causing changes in the protein in the body.
Experts believe that starting in your 30s, you should focus on memory, coordination, bone loss, vital capacity, psychological problems, etc.
0 years old: Various functions enter old age.
html Around the age of 160, we are at the end of menopause and facing retirement. The body may experience "cliff aging". Experts believe that this age group should focus on heart circulation, digestive function and immune system function.
8 years old: rapid aging of the system and organs
All functions of the human body have entered the stage of rapid aging, and the functions of nerves, urinary, breathing, circulation, etc. have become ineffective.
At this age, the whole body needs attention, especially memory, urinary system, respiratory muscle strength, body circulation, etc.
The second and fourth diseases are actually caused by old age and there is no need for over-treatment.
"Doctor, what's wrong with me? Last year I could climb to the third floor without breathing. This year I only climbed a few steps and I felt Chest tightness ..." Some doctors said that in clinical medical treatment, they often hear such questions from elderly patients.
When some elderly people feel unwell, they will be so nervous that they go to the hospital to register for treatment.
Wang Jianye, a health expert from the Central Health Commission and president of Beijing Hospital, said that many "diseases" among the elderly are not diseases, but are actually caused by old age.
For example, some people sleep less, which is actually a decrease in melatonin secretion; some people have a smaller appetite, which means their digestive function is weakened. These are normal symptoms of the elderly.
In particular, the following "diseases" are actually just symptoms that occur with age. Over-treatment can also harm the body:
, bone spurs
Most people often associate bone spurs with bone fractures . Bone spurs are actually bone hyperplasia, which is a self-protective response of the human body.
If bone spurs occur during physical examination, but it does not affect daily life and there is no discomfort, there is no need to be too nervous. However, if osteoarthritis is caused by bone spurs, further treatment is required.
. Liver calcifications
Intrahepatic calcifications are related to congenital development. They may also be caused by disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, or may be traces of liver wound healing.
It generally will not subside on its own, but it will not continue to develop. It generally has no symptoms and will not cause obvious adverse effects on the body.
. Mild carotid artery plaque
When encountering carotid artery plaque, many people worry about thrombosis. But in fact, there are only one or two plaques, and the stenotic area of the blood vessels does not exceed 50%. Patients can shrink the plaques or maintain their stability through exercise, diet improvement, etc.
. Asymptomatic Prostate calcification
Prostate calcification is similar to liver calcification, both are scars left after inflammatory reaction or wound healing. Seeing prostate calcification proves that you have had prostatitis . There is no need to worry too much. Regular review is usually enough.
Vice President of Hebei Provincial People's Hospital Guo Yifang reminded that it is very common for the elderly to have "minor ailments". Once certain problems are discovered, if the doctor says that treatment is needed, then actively treat it . The doctor said that no intervention is needed If there is no treatment, then face it calmly.
Remember not to try some impossible effective methods, or falsely advertised drugs or equipment . Not only will you spend money in vain, but you may also cause unnecessary harm to your body.
3. Aging can be delayed! Avoid the 4 "aging agents" as soon as possible
Aging is inevitable and irreversible, but we can help delay the onset of aging through daily intervention.
, Ultraviolet rays
Ultraviolet rays are a major cause of skin aging and can lead to pigment abnormalities, skin sagging and other problems. It is recommended to reduce sun exposure, apply sunscreen frequently, and take an appropriate amount of antioxidants such as vitamin E/C.
. Rarely think.
The brain is like an electrical appliance. If it is not used for a long time, it will easily become rusty and dull. Thinking frequently is the best way to exercise your brain. The more you use your brain, the more flexible it becomes. Every thought activity strengthens the nerve cell network.
. Taking medicine indiscriminately
Taking the wrong medicine may delay treatment and even damage kidney function. Therefore, you should follow your doctor’s instructions when taking medicines. When purchasing medicines by yourself, you need to read the ingredients clearly to avoid overlapping ingredients. When the disease or symptoms are controlled, the medication should be stopped in time.
. Don’t like to exercise
Muscles are “wasted if you don’t use them”. Some old people check their muscle exercises and find that even if they are 70 years old, their bodies are still full of tendons and there will be no serious problem of bone loss. Middle-aged and elderly people should maintain appropriate exercise, preferably in the form of anaerobic + aerobic exercise. You can start by combining brisk walking, wall pushing, etc.
Everyone must treat aging and related diseases correctly, and accept the natural decline of body functions. The purpose of treatment for elderly diseases is not to cure them, but to reduce their pain and improve their quality of life.
Reference:
[1] "[Popular Science Video] Will liver cysts found in physical examination become malignant?" 》. Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. 2019-06-06
[2]Obesity in mid-life increases the risk of developing dementia. Alzheimer's Society. UK. 20 August, 2014.
[3]《These are normal aging of the human body. Please don’t over-treat! 》. Health Times . 2022-02-15
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