7 Common Diseases That Can Be Fatal – How to Protect Yourself

   

7 Common Diseases That Can Be Fatal – How to Protect Yourself

This blog is specially for those people who

Are still unaware of such fatal and common

Disease and conditions.

Most people have never heard of these

diseases, but they are actually more

common than you may think and

can lead to long-term suffering

or even death if left untreated.

Even though there are medications

and treatments available, it’s

important to stay informed about

these diseases in order to detect

them early and seek treatment

immediately. In this article, we

will cover seven common diseases

that can be fatal and give you some

tips on how you can protect yourself

from them so that you never have to

live in fear of an unexpected diagnosis

or the grief that comes from losing

someone close to you due to these deadly illnesses.

These are more common and known by

Everyone but very few people know about

It's symptoms and prevention.

1) Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure,

occurs when your heart pumps too much

blood. This causes the pressure in your

arteries to rise and puts you at a higher

risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.

Hypertension is one of the most common diseases

in America, affecting about 1 in 3 adults. The good

news is that you can lower your blood pressure

by making changes to your lifestyle.

You should limit sodium intake to no

more than 2,400 milligrams per day

(less than a teaspoon), and don’t skip

breakfast. You should also avoid salty

foods like chips and canned soup as well

as red meat, which has been shown to raise

Blood pressure levels.

2) Allergies
An allergy is a type of hypersensitivity reaction

hat occurs when the immune system reacts

in an exaggerated manner against a usually

harmless substance. This is different from

your body's normal response to the same

substance. Allergies are caused by substances

like pollen, food, dust, and pet dander that

you may be sensitive to and which cause your

immune system to release histamine and other

chemicals into your body. Allergy symptoms include

sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and throat, hives or skin rash.

Most allergies can be managed with over-the-counter or

prescription medications like antihistamines (medications

that help block the action of histamine) and nasal sprays.

Asthma: Asthma is a lung disease affecting more than 300

million people worldwide who have recurring episodes of

wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing due

to constriction of airways in the lungs.

3) Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes breathing difficulties.

It is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs.

Astma has many triggers, including allergies, smoke and cold air.

Signs of an asthma attack can include a cough, wheezing, tightness

in the chest or shortness of breath. Asthma can be fatal if not treated

correctly, so it's important to have an asthma action plan in place

before it happens. If you think you are experiencing symptoms of

an asthma attack, call 911 immediately. Treatment for asthma relates

on how often you have attacks and what triggers them (if known).

A key treatment method is avoiding triggering factors like cigarette smoke.

If your attacks are triggered by allergies, medication may help prevent

flare-ups but will not cure them altogether.

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4) Shingles
Shingles is a very contagious disease that

can be caused by the varicella-zoster virus (or VZV).

Shingles most commonly affects people over 50 years old,

and it can cause pain, itching, tingling, or numbness in

one part of your body. It can also lead to postherpetic

neuralgia and other complications.

There is no cure for shingles once you have it,

but there are treatment options that help lessen

the symptoms. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated

against shingles if you’re 60 years old or older and not yet

had chickenpox. You can take medication to reduce the

severity of the outbreak, such as prescription antivirals

like acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir, or zidovudine.

Antiviral medications may make a fever go away sooner

than when left alone; however, these drugs don’t prevent

recurrences from happening at all.

5) Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death

in the United States. With more than 800,000

people dying from heart disease each year,

it's important for you and your family members

to know how to protect themselves.
Heart disease occurs when plaque builds up on

the walls of your arteries and causes them to narrow.

Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and

other substances found in blood that come from

inside the body or are introduced into your

bloodstream by eating or smoking.

6) Influenza
Influenza is a respiratory illness that

causes fever, sore throat, headache,

cough, and body aches. It can lead to

more serious complications such as

pneumonia or sinus infections.

Influenza is highly contagious and can

be spread by coughing or sneezing.

The virus is transmitted from person-to-person

by droplets in the air. To protect yourself from influenza,

avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with

unwashed hands. Cover your nose and mouth with

a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Keep your

distance if someone around you has flu symptoms.

Stay home from work or school if you are sick for

at least 24 hours after the symptoms have gone away

(or 48 hours if they are severe). Antibiotics:

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.

7) Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects

your body's ability to produce insulin.

Insulin is a hormone that allows blood

sugar (glucose) in the blood to enter cells

so they can be used for energy. In people with

diabetes, the body either doesn't make enough

insulin or doesn't use it well. There are two types

of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes

include frequent urination, extreme thirst, excessive hunger,

weight loss and stomach pain. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes

include increased urination at night, difficulty concentrating or

remembering things and blurred vision; these symptoms may

not occur until complications such as blindness or kidney failure

have already developed.