Common Disease Conditions

COMMON DISEASE CONDITIONS

The most common problems in the elderly are

1.   Cardiovascular problem

e.g..coronary artery diseases (Angina, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction) hypertension.

2.   Respiratory problems

e.g..COPD, pneumonias, pulmonary tuberculosis and cancer.

3.   Diseases of skin

e.g..Pruritus, skin cancer, bed sores.

4.   Diseases of musculoskeletal system

e.g. Arthritis, osteoporosis, immobility, frequent Falls

5.   Neurological

e.g. CVA (Stroke of cerebrovascular accidents) partinsonism, alzheimeis disease

6.   Genitourinary

e.g. Urinary incontinence, prostate enlargement

7.   GI tract

e.g. constipation, cancer stomach

8. Eye and Ear problem

e.g Cataract, retinal detachment, deafness.

9. Hematological

e.g. Anaemia