In recent years, there has been a change in the causes of death among the elderly in Japan. The rate of death from old age, which was once low, has increased, and the reasons for this are thought to be a super-aging society and advances in medical science. In this article, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare […]

You hear a popping sound when you bend your knee. In addition to the popping sound, some people may experience pain, swelling, or difficulty straightening the knee. In these cases, there are times when you can just wait and see, and times when you should see a doctor

Do you ever experience pain when moving your fingers or wrists? Pain in your fingers or wrists may be caused by tendonitis. Tendonitis is more common in people who regularly overuse their fingers and wrists, and in women. In the Reiwa era, smartphone use has increased […]

The pulse (pulse) refers to the rhythm with which the heart pumps blood throughout the body. The standard pulse rate for adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute, but some people have a pulse rate lower than this. The standard pulse rate for elderly people is 50 to 70 beats per 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 about to become a caregiver, but what exactly should I do? How do I start using the long-term care insurance system? Nursing care issues often arise suddenly. A family member who was healthy until last month suddenly becomes ill or injured

"My knees have been hurting lately." "It's hard to bend and straighten my knees." "I can't put strength into my knees when I walk." Have you ever experienced any of these symptoms? These symptoms could be a meniscus 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 can be treated with oral medication or insulin. Insulin therapy involves injecting your body with insulin. This article explains insulin therapy. Indications for insulin therapy: Depending on the type of diabetes, […]