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What medical conditions affect the elderly?
The most common medical conditions affecting the aging are coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, and the flu. Accidents resulting in injuries such as hip fractures are also common among the elderly.
What are some medical issues encountered among elderly?
The elderly are a particularly vulnerable population when it comes to medical concerns. Some of the issues more common in the elderly are high blood pressure, heart failure, Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and risk of falls.
What is the most common cause of eyelid droop?
There are several causes of eyelid drooping. The actual medical name for it is Ptosis. There are no known common cause for Ptosis. It is most common in the elderly, however one can be born with the condition. If one experiences Ptosis, its best to see a doctor to rule out a tumor in the brain or lung.
What medical condition is especially common on the limbs and beard area of men?
folliculitis
Which medical condition is especially common on the limbs and beard area of men?
Folliculitis
How many people around the world have gerontophobia?
It is difficult to estimate the exact number of people worldwide who have gerontophobia, as it is not a widely studied or reported condition. However, fear of aging or fear of the elderly is relatively common and can vary in intensity from person to person.
How do you spell drieera?
The likely word is the common medical condition spelled "diarrhea" (loose stool).
How common are cataracts among the elderly?
Cataracts in the elderly are so common that they are thought to be a normal part of the aging process.
What is gallstone ileus?
Gallstone ileus, which results from a gallstone's blocking the entrance to the large intestine, is most common in elderly people. Surgery usually cures this condition.
What do logorrhea and cataract have in common?
Nothing at all. One is the excessive use of words and the other is a medical condition.
How does UTI affect mental status?
A UTI can lead to confusion, disorientation, and changes in mental status in elderly individuals due to its impact on the central nervous system, causing inflammation and alterations in brain function. This condition, known as delirium, is a common manifestation of UTIs in older adults and requires prompt medical attention to prevent complications.
What change in the skin can lead to cold intolerence in the elderly?
loss of subcutaneous fat, common in the elderly.
