Self-check for four common diseases

In the face of various fierce diseases, we can actually conduct self-examination based on various symptoms, so as to preliminarily determine whether we have a certain disease, which will help us see a doctor as soon as possible and recover as soon as possible. The self-examination methods for various diseases are different. Everyone should clearly distinguish the self-examination basis for these diseases to avoid misjudging the condition.

1. Cerebrovascular disease

Rescue within 6 hours is the most critical

Data from the World Health Organization shows that one in six people in the world will suffer a stroke in their lifetime, one person has a stroke every two seconds, one person dies from a stroke and one person becomes permanently disabled every six seconds.

Self-diagnosis and self-examination: In addition to going to the hospital for examination, there is also a simple self-examination method: "Smile, raise your hand, and take a walk." That is, see whether your facial expression is stiff, whether you can see things clearly, and whether your limbs function normally.

Disease prevention: Winter is the peak season for stroke because the temperature is unpredictable, so you should pay attention to keeping warm. In addition, a calm mindset is also important. Don’t get angry or anxious. People with bad tempers are more likely to develop cerebrovascular disease.

Medical advice: It is important to go to the hospital for emergency treatment within 6 hours after the onset of the disease. If you miss this golden time, it will be difficult to receive treatment. People over 50 years old can have a brain check-up every year.

2. Cardiovascular Disease

Don't take chest tightness and shortness of breath lightly

According to the "China Cardiovascular Disease 2009 Report", one person dies from cardiovascular disease in China every 10 seconds, and the number of people suffering from the disease is at least 230 million.

Self-diagnosis and self-examination: Middle-aged people who often work overtime and stay up late should pay special attention to shortness of breath and chest tightness. Don't be careless. It's also a good idea to put a box in your pocket.

Quick-acting heart-saving pills.

Disease prevention: Without taking any lipid-lowering drugs, total cholesterol should be less than 5 mmol/L; the ideal waist circumference for women should be less than about 86 cm and for men less than about 93 cm.

Medical guidance: Examinations for heart disease include routine electrocardiogram, dynamic electrocardiogram and exercise electrocardiogram. Have regular physical examinations every year to reduce the chance of missed diagnosis.

3. Diabetes

Itchy skin is also a symptom

The number of people with diabetes in my country has reached 92 million, and the number of diabetes patients in Beijing has exceeded 1.2 million.

Self-diagnosis and self-examination: The typical symptoms of early diabetes are frequent urination, frequent eating and frequent drinking. In addition, there are many atypical symptoms that are easily overlooked, such as weight and physical strength loss, and skin itching.

Disease prevention: The generally recognized prevention and treatment methods are the "five-horse carriage", namely a reasonable diet, increased exercise, blood sugar monitoring, psychological education, and drug control. It is necessary to stop it at the stage of decreased glucose tolerance because this stage is reversible.

4. Kidney disease

Annual urine screening

According to epidemiological survey data on chronic kidney disease, the current prevalence of chronic kidney disease in China has reached 9.3%. Based on this, it is estimated that the number of people with kidney disease in Beijing is more than 1.8 million.

Self-diagnosis and self-examination: Many kidney diseases develop quietly. There is no typical edema, hypertension, etc. of kidney disease, and the kidney function is not damaged. By the time the body feels unwell, the kidney disease has become very serious, so urine screening should be done at least once a year.

Disease prevention: Fatigue is a common triggering cause. There are a lot of housework and work to do, so try to combine work and rest. A seemingly insignificant cold is also a triggering cause. If you have a cold, try to get better as soon as possible.

Medical guidance: The treatment of kidney disease depends on the specific condition. For example, for latent kidney disease, the treatment effect of traditional Chinese medicine is better. If it is other types of kidney disease, the combination of Chinese and Western medicine can complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.