What are the diseases that need to be prevented in the summer for the elderly?

The biggest difference between summer and other seasons is the hot weather. The summer temperature in most parts of China exceeds 35 degrees, and in some areas even exceeds 40 degrees, so high temperature makes the body of the elderly unbearable, it is particularly vulnerable to disease. So what are the diseases that the elderly need to prevent in summer?

What are the diseases that need to be prevented in the summer for the elderly?

1. Prevention of gastrointestinal diseasesSummer is a season for people of all ages. In particular, the elderly have reduced exercise and absorption function of the stomach and intestines, and their resistance is reduced, and they are more likely to suffer from digestive tract diseases, the most common of which is acute gastroenteritis. The onset of the disease is rapid, and it may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Therefore, it is necessary to remind the weak and elderly people to pay special attention when they have symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases, and to seek medical attention and take medicine in time.

Raw fruits and vegetables should be washed, and it is best not to eat overnight meals. Indoor hygiene should be cleaned frequently to prevent mosquitoes and flies from damaging food. In addition, the diet should be light, eat less oily and sweet food, eat more bean foods, such as mung beans, red beans, relieve heat and dampness, strengthen the spleen and kidney. Due to the hot weather, it is easy to sweat a lot, you should also pay attention to replenishing water and salt, and the drink should not be too cold to drink, so as not to irritate the stomach and cause gastrointestinal cramps.

2. Prevention of diabetes, the biggest difference between summer and other seasons is the high temperature and hot weather. The summer temperature in most parts of China exceeds 35 degrees, and in some areas even exceeds 40 degrees, so high temperature makes the body of the elderly unbearable, it is particularly vulnerable to disease. So what are the diseases that the elderly need to prevent in summer?

What are the diseases that need to be prevented in the summer for the elderly?

1. Prevention of gastrointestinal diseasesSummer is a season for people of all ages. In particular, the elderly have reduced exercise and absorption function of the stomach and intestines, and their resistance is reduced, and they are more likely to suffer from digestive tract diseases, the most common of which is acute gastroenteritis. The onset of the disease is rapid, and it may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Therefore, it is necessary to remind the weak and elderly people to pay special attention when they have symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases, and to seek medical attention and take medicine in time.

Raw fruits and vegetables should be washed, and it is best not to eat overnight meals. Indoor hygiene should be cleaned frequently to prevent mosquitoes and flies from damaging food. In addition, the diet should be light, eat less oily and sweet food, eat more bean foods, such as mung beans, red beans, relieve heat and dampness, strengthen the spleen and kidney. Due to the hot weather, it is easy to sweat a lot, you should also pay attention to replenishing water and salt, and the drink should not be too cold to drink, so as not to irritate the stomach and cause gastrointestinal cramps. Although blood sugar levels are relatively low in summer, diabetics face many problems in hot weather. Some disorders, such as gastrointestinal disorders, may cause elevated blood sugar, and electrolyte disturbances due to excessive exercise are also detrimental to blood sugar control. At the same time, some complications such as diabetic foot may also affect patients in the summer. 

3. Prevention of osteoporosis Summer is a good time to treat osteoporosis, because at this time the sun exposure is sufficient, outdoor sports are increased, and the skin's absorption of calcium is better. It is recommended not to stand in strong sunlight, as sun exposure can cause skin diseases. You can exercise properly, you can choose walking, swimming, etc.

4. Prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases In summer, the weather is hot, the air pressure is low, the elderly sweat a lot, and they are in a relatively dehydrated state. If the water supply is insufficient, combined with the dilation of blood vessels caused by high temperature, it is likely to cause low blood pressure in older people. Hemoconcentration may cause coronary insufficiency, which will worsen the condition, resulting in dizziness, chest tightness, breath holding, palpitation and other symptoms, and in severe cases, sudden myocardial infarction and stroke.

5. Prevent skin diseases in the season of high temperature and humidity, the activity of bacteria and fungi in the environment increases, and skin sweating is easy to cause infectious dermatitis. According to the doctor, the elderly should avoid wearing clothes that are not thoroughly dried in rainy weather. Sweating in hot weather leads to increased sweat secretion, and the elderly should wear breathable sweat-absorbing fabric clothes.

6. It is most effective to prevent air conditioning disease by timely grasping the indoor temperature, especially if there are elderly children at home. The body metabolism of the elderly is slowed down, and the blood circulation is poor. Joints are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity and should not be spent in an air-conditioned room for a long time. The indoor humidity is too large, and it is easy to induce allergies, at this time, it is best to turn on the air conditioning dehumidification function. It is recommended that the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not exceed 3 ° C -5 ° C, the indoor humidity should be kept at about 60%, and the temperature should be between 25 ° C and 26 ° C.

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