Dysphagia in senior citizens. This illness can occur at any age, but dysphagia in senior citizens. is greater. In fact, one out of every four senior citizens suffers from it. What is Dysphagia? The difficulty or impossibility of swallowing solid and/or liquid foods is called dysphagia. Based on this definition, the person who suffers it […]
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What is diabetes? Diabetes in senior citizens. Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a disease caused by malfunctioning of the pancreas, which results in increased levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is a chronic disease that can affect, in the medium and long term, different parts of a senior citizens body, accelerating their […]
Most Common Intolerances Among older people. Older adults are more likely to suffer from digestive problems. These can be due to multiple causes, including the development of food intolerance. If we notice that older adults feel discomfort after eating certain foods, it is possible that we are facing a food intolerance. In this article, Nomenial […]
What is CFS? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that affects multiple parts of the body, with the patient experiencing persistent severe fatigue. Although chronic fatigue syndrome does not shorten life, it does limit it. CFS can seriously alter the routine of a person who suffers it. They are often unable to perform daily […]
irritable colon symptoms and treatment. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is suffered by at least 10% of the adult population. It is also twice as common in women as in men. IBS can have substantial effects on the lives of people who suffer from it, especially in the area of socialization. Because of the consequences that […]
Over the past few months, these two words have been among the most heard and written. Bilateral pneumonia, from being just another disease, has become very present in our lives as a consequence of COVID-19. In this article we expose the main aspects of it: What is bilateral pneumonia? Bilateral pneumonia is an inflammatory type […]
Osteoporosis: symptoms, causes, and treatment. The most serious complication of this disease is the fractures which can occur. This can cause a great loss of autonomy in our elders. In this entry we talk more in depth about this increasingly prevalent disease. We focus, among other aspects, on its symptoms, treatment and prevention. What is […]
Psoriasis: what it is, most common locations and treatment. Although the disease usually manifests itself before the age of 40, many of our older adults have not received any treatment to control and alleviate it. When they go to the doctor for treatment, we are facing an advanced chronic psoriasis and limits in many facets […]
Arthritis in the older senior citizens. Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis and that one of them is the most common rheumatic disease? In the following article Nomenial investigates the main aspects of this condition so frequent in older people. Arthritis in the older adults: What is arthritis? Arthritis […]
Tendonitis in the older adults. Tendon injuries in the seniors are becoming more frequent. In some cases, this deterioration of the tendons may be asymptomatic. The patient may not notice anything. In other cases, it can cause considerable pain and discomfort. In this article, the Nomenial team will outline the most common tendonitis, as well […]