In recent years, there have been changes in the causes of death among the elderly in Japan. The rate of death from old age, which used to be low, is increasing, and the background to this is considered to be a super-aging society and the development of medical science. In this article, welfare […]

It makes a popping sound when you bend your knees. In addition to the sound, I think there are various symptoms such as pain, swelling, and difficulty in stretching the knee. In such a case, there are cases where it is okay to see the situation as it is, and cases where it is better to consult a medical institution […]

Do you have pain when you move your fingers or wrist? Finger and wrist pain can be caused by tendonitis. Tenosynovitis is said to be more common in women and people who overuse their fingers and wrists on a regular basis. In the era of Reiwa, it is more popular to use smartphones […]

Pulse refers to the rhythm of the heart pumping blood throughout the body. The standard pulse rate for adults is 60 to 100 beats/minute, but some people have less. And the standard pulse rate for the elderly is 50 to 70 beats/minute […]

Once subarachnoid hemorrhage develops, it tends to become severe, and in the worst case, it is a life-threatening disease. The mortality rate is very high, about 50%, and even if the patient survives, the aftereffects are severe and the possibility of rebleeding increases. In addition, the re […]

Causes of numbness in the hands and feet include temporary and disease-related causes. Numbness that has an immediate cause (for example, putting pressure on the hand or foot for a while) or numbness that subsides in a day or two is usually not a disease. The numbness subsides […]

I'm going to be nursing from now on, but what should I do specifically for nursing? How can I start using the long-term care insurance system? Nursing problems often occur suddenly. My family, who had been in good health until last month, suddenly became sick and injured […]

"Recently, my knees have been hurting." "It's hard to bend and straighten my knees." This symptom may be a meniscal injury […]

Have you ever been pointed out that you have a fatty liver in a health checkup or medical checkup? When you hear the word fatty liver, you think of “obesity,” “overeating and drinking,” “metabolic syndrome,” etc. Some women are said to have fatty liver even though they are not obese and do not drink […]

A stroke is a disease caused by a blocked blood vessel in the head. Many cases require nursing care after contracting the disease, and early treatment is the key to avoiding sequelae. In this article, we will discuss the causes, precursors, treatment, mortality and recurrence rates of cerebral infarction […]

After the onset of cerebral infarction, the aftereffects of cerebral infarction have a major impact on daily life, such as paralysis of half the body and difficulty in speaking. If the symptoms are severe, they may not be able to live independently and may require constant nursing care. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, bedridden […]

Diabetes is treated with oral medications and insulin. Insulin therapy is a treatment that you inject into your own body. Now let's talk about insulin therapy. Adaptation for insulin treatment Depending on the type of diabetes […]