March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. This day is celebrated to recognize and celebrate the specialness of being a woman, to strengthen her, to tell her about her rights and strengths, to promote her to live an independent life with self-respect and dignity.
Today we are going to tell about those 5 diseases from which they are most at risk. Often women ignore their health due to family responsibilities, due to which these problems can increase further. Therefore, it is important for women to be aware of these diseases and get health checkups done from time to time.
Thyroid related problems are also found more in women than in men. Women are becoming victims of this problem due to hormonal imbalance. When these hormones are not produced properly due to swelling in the thyroid gland, problems like heart problems, increased cholesterol and muscle weakness surround you.
Early symptoms of thyroid
– Sore throat – Slight swelling – Feeling weak – Insomnia – Excessive thirst – Dry throat – Sweating – Mental weakness and anxiety – Dryness of skin – Irregularity of periods in women – Pain in muscles and joints.
Thyroid treatment
-Eat foods rich in vitamin A, such as broccoli, spinach, and most dark green leafy vegetables. – Avoid eating raw vegetables, especially cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts and broccoli. – Drinking turmeric cooked in milk daily also helps in treating thyroid. – Try to live a stress free life.
breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. If the symptoms are identified in the early stages, cancer can be treated, but if it is ignored, it can become an enemy of your life. Although breast cancer can happen to men also, it is more likely to occur in women.
what are its symptoms
-A lump or lump in the breast and feeling hard when touched is the biggest sign of breast cancer. -In case of breast cancer, there is yellow, green or red colored liquid discharge from the nipple. -In breast cancer, the skin may appear red, purple or blue. -Breast cancer can cause changes in the cells of your nipples that cause them to turn inward. -The reason for breast cancer cases in women aged between 20 to 30 years is genetic rather than lifestyle.
take care of yourself like this
-If symptoms of breast cancer appear, contact the doctor immediately. -If there is already a history of cancer in the house, then get screening and genetic testing done after the age of 25 years. -Keep your body active through yoga, exercise and walking. -The risk of breast cancer can be avoided by consuming a balanced and healthy diet.
PCOD is a very common disease affecting women. However, many women are completely unaware of this disease. This is a common problem affecting women which is mainly caused by hormonal imbalance. Due to this, the level of male hormone i.e. androgen increases in the body of the woman suffering from this and cysts start forming on the ovaries.
Symptoms of PCOD
-Irregular periods -Hair fall -Pelvic pain -Weight gain -Acne -Complaint of infertility -Oily skin -Increased blood pressure -Imbalance in other hormones -Feeling tired -Headache -Sudden change in mood
What to do to avoid PCOD?
-Correct your daily routine. Consume fruits and vegetables according to the season. -Include yoga and walking in your daily routine. -Take more fiber, vitamin E and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. -It can also be cured with the help of Ayurvedic remedies but do not forget to consult a doctor before this.
postpartum depression
After delivery, most women feel mood swings, irritability and anxiety. Due to pregnancy, new mothers often feel stressed and depressed, which is called postpartum depression. Many new mothers start feeling depressed right from the time of pregnancy and they do not even realize that they are depressed.
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
– Being depressed all the time – Increasing irritability and feeling anxious in nature – Being very lazy and tired – Feeling useless – Feeling of headache or stomach ache – Feeling less or no appetite – Not being able to concentrate or concentrate on any work or activity – Many mothers face problem in bonding with the child – Feeling like crying due to bad thoughts coming in the mind again and again – Feeling like being alone.
– After delivery, partner and family members should spend as much time as possible with the woman. – Take good care of your eating habits. – Do light exercise or yoga after asking the doctor. – Stay in touch with friends via phone. – If the problem is severe then take help of counseling to avoid it. This problem can be avoided even with the support of partner and family members.
anemia (blood deficiency)
The most common problem among women in India is anemia i.e. blood deficiency. Menstruation, pregnancy and iron deficient diet can be the main reasons for this. Its symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, weakness and breathlessness. To prevent this, women should include green vegetables, beetroot, pomegranate, jaggery and iron-rich foods in their diet.
Osteoporosis (weakening of bones)
With increasing age, women’s bones start becoming weak. Especially after menopause, bone density may decrease due to reduced estrogen hormone in the body. This increases the risk of fracture. Calcium, Vitamin D and regular exercise are very important to keep bones strong.