Have you heard of the silent enemy? In the health field, The silent enemy refers to any asymptomatic disease that does not present visible signs during the early stages of development.

These pathologies usually go unnoticed until they reach more advanced stages, which makes their treatment difficult, making it more expensive and less effective.

When talking about the silent enemy, the most common disease is high blood pressure.Today we will explain how to avoid this pathology, and what other enemies we must prevent, in order to act in time.

You may also be interestedour recommendations for preparing your medication kit.

What will you find in this article?

  1. What is the silent enemy?
  2. How to avoid silent diseases?
  3. What is high blood pressure, and how to treat it?
  4. How do I know if I have high blood pressure?

What is the silent enemy?

As we mentioned, there are different diseases that are difficult to detect, or that do not show relevant symptoms in the early stages of their development. Among them, we find high blood pressure, diabetes and different types of cancer:

    1. High blood pressure: This is a condition that causes blood pressure in the arteries to be too high. It may increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure.

    2. diabetes: This disease is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood. Symptoms of diabetes may include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow wound healing. However, there are people who do not present symptoms at first, so performing regular medical examinations will help in the early detection of diseases like this.

    3. Cancer:Some types of cancer may be asymptomatic in the early stages, meaning that the affected person may not realize they have cancer until it is in an advanced stage.

In general, "the silent enemy" can be difficult to detect without regular medical examinations. If you are caring for an elderly relative or dependent person, Establishing periodic checkups will help you take care of your health, and prevent situations like these as much as possible.

How to avoid silent diseases?

In general, silent diseases can be avoided by adopting healthy habits and establishing regular health guidelines. Without a doubt, each disease requires a specific treatment, always adapting it to the needs of each person.

Here are some tips to prevent silent diseases:

    1. Carry out regular medical tests:Medical tests can help detect silent diseases in the early stages. It is advisable to visit the doctor at least once a year, although this will depend on the health professional's recommendation.

    2. Control blood pressure and blood sugar levels: It is not always necessary to go to a medical center to request an analysis. In many cases, the same pharmacy can perform this type of test.

    3. Adopt a healthier lifestyle:Maintaining a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help reduce the risk of suffering from silent diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes or cancer.

Remember to also share with your doctor any history of cancer in the family, or any other type of illness. Prevention is key, so preventive control will help us detect possible silent diseases in time.

What is high blood pressure, and how to treat it?

When we talk about the silent enemy, for many healthcare workers, the first disease that comes to mind is high blood pressure. This data is not surprising, since according to the study by Di@bet.es published at www.revespcardiol.org,42.6% of the Spanish adult population over 18 years of age is hypertensive.

It is a chronic disease that, with small changes in our lifestyle, can be controlled. Some of these recommendations also apply to other diseases related to the silent enemy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best prevention.

    1. Maintain a healthy weight:Overweight and obesity are risk factors for high blood pressure. Maintaining an adequate weight through healthy eating and regular exercise can help prevent high blood pressure.

    2. Reduce salt intake: Excessive salt intake can increase blood pressure. It is recommended to limit salt intake to less than 5 grams per day.

    3. Exercise regularly: It is not necessary to do high-performance sports to have a healthy routine. It is recommended to dedicate about 150 minutes per week to some enjoyable activity, including walks or hiking.

    4. Establish appropriate nutritional guidelines: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and low in saturated fat and cholesterol can help you prevent the silent enemy. However, we recommend that you consult with your doctor on this point to ensure you are meeting all your nutritional needs.

    5. Avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption: These activitiesThey increase blood pressure and the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases or cancer.

In addition to these relatively easy changes to implement, it is also important that you learn to control stress, since it is one of the main causes of high blood pressure. Practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga can be very useful.

How do I know if I have high blood pressure?

Blood pressure is measured based on systolic and diastolic pressure respectively, and are measured in millimeters of mercury. Generally, we can say that blood pressure is within normal numbers when it is below 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).

It is important to note that these values ​​are only a guide and that the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure must be carried out by a health professional.

IMA Health helps you fight the silent enemy

Generally, high blood pressure and other diseases known as silent diseases are treated with medication, always under the supervision of a specialized doctor.

In the case of hypertension, we find diuretic drugs, calcium channel blockers, or beta blockers. Taking medication correctly is key when establishing correct adherence to treatment. However, sometimes it can be difficult to remember all the medication we must take.

Therefore, IMA Health helps you control daily intakes for free, and without permanence. As a social impact company, our mission is to help patients and families to make healthcare easier and safer.

With the IMA Health service, a pharmacist organizes the medication into weekly blister packs or daily sachets, depending on the day and time you should take it. We will pick up the medication at your place, and we will bring it to your door.

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