Medicine | Senioritis

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Age-Related Changes in Taste and Smell: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Lifestyle

What changes occur to taste and smell as you age? · Taste buds decrease in number and size- age 50 for men, age 40 for women· 50%of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding Xerostomia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options to Improve Oral Health

What is xerostomia? · Dry mouthà salivary gland dysfunction Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the amount of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Unlocking The Causes Of Olfactory Dysfunction: Understanding the Factors Behind Loss of Sense of Smell

What causes olfactory dysfunction? · Olfactory nerve damage· Upper respiratory infections· Head trauma, stroke, alzeimers· Inflammatory conditions· Neurodegenerative disease· Medications· Smoking· Alcohol Olfactory dysfunction, also known as...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding Age-Related Changes in Eye Health: Presbyopia, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, and More

What changes occur to the eye with aging? · Graying and thinning of the lashes· Subcutaneous tissue atrophy – wrinkles· Decreased orbital fat – drooping eyelids· Thickening...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding Presbyopia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

What is presbyopia? What causes it? · Decreased near vision· Stiffening of lens with age- need convex reading glasses Presbyopia is a condition that affects people as...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding Macular Degeneration: Causes, Types, and Risk Factors Explained

What is macular degeneration? What are the risk factors? · Degeneration of macula lutea – loss of central vision· Risk factorso Over 50o Smokingo Family historyo Exposure...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding Cataracts: Risk Factors & Prevention Strategies

What causes cataracts? What are the risk factors? · Clouding of the lens· Risk factorso Increased ageo Smokingo Alcoholo Diabeteso Hyperlipidemiao Eye traumao Exposure to sun and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding the Risk Factors for Glaucoma and the Importance of Early Detection and Treatment

What causes glaucoma? What are the risk factors? · Fluid accumulation in aqueous humour· Risk factorso Increased ocular pressureo Older than 60o Family historyo Myopiao Diabeteso Hypertensiono...