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Wang Hong, a 52-year-old primary school teacher, recently found herself in pain all over her body, especially in her lower back and joints.
At first, she thought that she was too busy with work recently, and she had to prepare for classes and take care of her grandchildren, so she was a little tired. But after resting for a while, the pain has not been relieved, but has a tendency to worsen.
Wang Hong began to worry, she remembered a colleague of hers, who was also in pain before, and was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Thinking of this, Wang Hong's heart tightened, and she hurriedly went to the hospital for registration.
At the hospital, Wang Hong nervously described her symptoms to the attending doctor, Dr. Li. Dr. Li patiently inquired about her medical history, and then comforted her and said, "Teacher Wang, you don't need to be overly nervous.
After the age of 50, cancer is not the only possibility. On the contrary, some degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, etc., are more common. "
Wang Hong was skeptical: "But I've been in a lot of pain lately, I can't even sleep well, and I don't want to eat." Isn't cancer always the way it looks? "
"Pain and loss of appetite can indeed be symptoms of some cancers, but they are not specific.
For example, osteoporosis can cause bone pain all over the body, especially in the lower back. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain in multiple joints, accompanied by morning stiffness and fatigue. These are more common situations. "
At Dr. Li's suggestion, Wang Hong underwent a series of tests, including routine blood tests, bone mineral density, rheumatoid factor, etc.
The results showed that Wang Hong's bone mineral density decreased significantly, which was consistent with the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Other tests, such as carcinoembryonic antigen and X-rays, have no obvious abnormalities.
Dr. Li explained to Wang Hong: "On preliminary examination, your whole body pain is mainly caused by osteoporosis. "
Wang Hong breathed a sigh of relief, but asked again: "I usually drink a lot of milk, why do I still have osteoporosis?" How do I need to be treated? "
Dr. Li patiently explains: "Osteoporosis is a gradual process, and although drinking milk has a certain preventive effect, it cannot be completely avoided.
You now need to take enough calcium and vitamin D supplements, and if necessary, medications such as bisphosphonates to inhibit bone resorption and increase bone density.
At the same time, moderate exercise, such as walking, tai chi, etc., is also beneficial to the prevention of osteoporosis. "
Under the guidance of her doctor, Wang Hong began to take calcium and vitamin D regularly, and insisted on walking for 45 minutes every day. The pain gradually lessened, and the mental state improved a lot.
After 3 months of check-up, her bone density increased compared to before, which gave her a lot of confidence.
Wang Hong's story reflects the health problems of many middle-aged and elderly women.
After the age of 50, body pain becomes one of the common reasons for women to seek medical attention.
In fact, for postmenopausal women, degenerative changes in the skeletal muscles, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, are the more common sources of pain.
Of course, pain caused by cancer is not uncommon.
Therefore, if there is unexplained persistent pain, especially when accompanied by systemic symptoms such as weight loss and fatigue, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to investigate the possibility of malignant tumor.
In general, generalized pain, degenerative changes in the musculoskeletal muscles after the age of 50 are more common causes, but the possibility of cancer cannot be completely ruled out. The key is to diagnose as early as possible, identify the cause, and treat the symptoms.
Eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, and maintaining an optimistic mood are all good ways to relieve pain and promote recovery.
In addition to this, regular medical check-ups are also important. Many chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis, may have no obvious symptoms in the early stages, but if they are screened regularly, they can be detected early and intervened in time.
Certain tumor markers, such as carcinoembryonic antigen, can also be routinely screened during physical examination for early detection and treatment.
Write at the end
When people reach middle age, it is especially important to take care of their health.
If you feel unwell, you should pay attention to it, find a doctor, investigate the cause, treat the symptoms, and don't delay.
At the same time, take care of your bones and joints with a healthy lifestyle. I believe that with the progress of medicine and our own efforts, pain will eventually be far away, and health and longevity can be expected.
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