Written By: Arushi Bidhuri | Published : November 28, 2021, 3:27 PM
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Some diseases don’t come with a notice period! Following a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy habit are the important mantras for preserving your health disease-free in this day of sedentary living. If health is not properly cared for, it might lead to chronic illnesses, which can cause unexpected issues in a person's body.
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Coronary artery disease is one of the many heart diseases that can be life-threatening. It is a disorder in which the coronary arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart narrow, causing chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. Preventing coronary artery disease is nearly difficult without regular screening and a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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There are two forms of high blood sugar levels known as type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. When the blood sugar levels are high, the pancreas produces little or no insulin in Type 1 diabetes, but Type 2 diabetes affects how your body processes blood sugar (commonly known as glucose). Individuals with the latter are more likely to have no symptoms at first. Fatigue, weight loss, frequent urination, and thirst are only symptoms of the disease as it progresses.
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people repeatedly stop breathing while sleeping. It can cause snoring, excessive weariness during the day, and other issues. Patients with severe sleep apnea are more likely to die suddenly or have a stroke while sleeping, making it a silent killer. The most frequent variety is obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when your airways get completely or partially closed periodically throughout sleep.
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Osteoporosis is a medical disorder in which the size of small crevices inside your bones expands, causing your bones to lose strength and density. Osteoporosis can affect anyone, but it is more common in older persons, particularly women. Those who have osteoporosis are at a higher risk of breaking a bone. The reason why it is referred to as a silent killer is because you will not know about the disease until you undergo a fracture and get diagnosis.
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a severe health condition that can progress to other chronic disorders. High blood pressure is known as a silent killer since it manifests itself without causing any symptoms. People only realise the depth of the situation after the damage has been done. It has an effect on the heart and arteries, as well as making a person more susceptible to significant cardiovascular disorders such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and others.
