Not Only Cancer…Let’s See Deadliest Diseases for Women
Women should not stop taking care of their health. If not, diseases might come. And you should observe your health to get quick treatment too, because of better results, lower expenses and prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer. Besides cancer, there are the deadliest diseases that you should be aware of. Let’s see symptoms of the diseases that women should be concerned about.
Myoma uteri
It is due to abnormal cell division leading to lumps in muscles. The disease is mostly found in women aged 20 – 50 years old. Even if it is not severe like cancer, some patients might have severe ache that affects other organs.
Common symptoms
- Severe or longer menstrual cramps.
- Light vaginal bleeding more than 1 week.
- Pain in lower abdomen and lump is found.
- Chronic lower back pain.
- Frequent urination and urinary incontinence.
Source: Paolo Hospital (Data as of 18/08/2022)
Ovarian cysts – common disease in women
It is normally asymptomatic. However, if you have regular health checkup, especially pelvic exam and transvaginal ultrasound, the disease will be found quickly.
Ovarian cysts are caused by abnormal fluid produced from ovary.
Common symptoms
- Abnormal pain in lower abdomen.
- Lump in lower abdomen.
- Irregular periods such as spotting.
- Chronic bloating.
- Loss of appetite, abnormal weight loss
Source: Khon Kaen Ram Hospital, Paolo Hospital (Data as of 09/03/2020)
Endometriosis
It is caused by endometrium cells that grow outside the uterus. It is mostly found in the pelvic and nearby organs such as the bladder and bowel, as well as the ureter, small intestine, lung and brain, etc.
Common symptoms
- Severe pain during periods which will be more severe in the following periods.
- Pain in lower abdomen during sexual intercourse.
- Chronic pain in lower abdomen (more than 6 months).
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding.
ที่มา : Thonburi Hospital
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is more common in females than in males because females have lesser bone tissue than males around 10% - 30%. Once reaching menopause, bone density will be lower.
Common symptoms
- Back pain due to weaken bone.
- Fragile bones such as wrist and hip.
- Asymptomatic; normally patients will know once having broken bones.
Source: Bangkok International Hospital
Even if they are not cancer, we should be aware of because women might have the diseases. Diet, exercise, health checkup, and pelvic exam must not be forgotten. If the disease is found early, it can be cured and critical illness will be prevented.
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