Cardiovascular diseases
That is a worrying trend of our time: the growing number of women 30-35 years old are at risk. Myocardial rapidly "younger", and the reason is very active life and endless stress. Another factor - hypertension pregnant : Almost every third Russian woman during pregnancy, doctors have concluded pressure increase . And, then later have higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Who is at risk . Anyone who regularly observes at the symptoms of impending heart disease - frequent headaches, shortness of breath, indigestion and chest pain after a heavy meal, unpleasant sensations in the lower jaw. Especially if someone from their family there were cases of heart disease or hypertension.
Also in this group are smokers and people older than 45 years.
What to do. Annually surveyed, ranging from 20 years. Monitor cholesterol levels and stress hormones, which shows a blood test. And, moreover, for the blood pressure. The numbers above 130/90 - a sign of hypertension .
Diabetes Type II
Provokes the development of the disease heredity, viral infections, poor diet with excess sweets, lack of physical activity, stress. Nowadays it is diagnosed even in adolescents.
Who is at risk. People who have a family already have cases of diabetes. And those who are concerned about the frequent urination and excessive thirst, high pressure and elevated blood cholesterol, itching in intimate places, blurred vision, obesity or, conversely, sudden weight loss, fatigue unmotivated.
What to do . Each year, blood tests and urine tests to detect glucose. That principle: in the morning and on an empty stomach. Further action - already 
Thyroid dysfunction
The activity of the thyroid gland is largely dependent on the production of sex hormones in the body. Herself shchitovidka In turn, produces hormones (called TTG thyrotropic hormones) required for metabolic processes. If they do not produce enough, the metabolism slows down and develops hypothyroidism. If too much - the metabolic processes are accelerated, there is hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease).
Who is at risk. From thyroid disease affects mostly women, especially those with hereditary predisposition. Symptoms - wanton fatigue, sudden weight gain (or, on the contrary, the deficit), sudden depression.
What to do. Every five years the inspection and ultrasound of the thyroid gland, and be sure to check the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone and hormone thyroxine in the blood.
Eye diseases
From diseases that may develop at a young age, doctors primarily known as a computer eye syndrome. Then there is allergic conjunctivitis , Which affects not only allergies, but also people who constantly wear contact lenses. In a series of "rejuvenated" disease has appeared and glaucoma. Its early development provoke increased intracranial pressure . diabetes , Eye injuries.
Who is at risk . Office workaholics, people with a genetic predisposition, allergies, diabetes.
What to do. As long as you are under 40, surveyed by an ophthalmologist every 5 years. Then, every two years. After 65 years of age should be screened every year. If glaucoma is suspected, additional tests are needed - measurement of intraocular pressure, tonography, Gonioscopy.
Breast Cancer
Special insidiousness of the disease is that the professionals are still not clear the true causes of its occurrence. Aggravating factors may be high stress of hormonal health.
Who is at risk. Women who began menstruating before age 11, and menopause - after 55 years. Those who take the pill uncontrollably. Hereditary predisposition is also a risk factor
What to do. Examined by a gynecologist should be started as early as 20 years. The doctor will determine how often you will need to visit it. After 40 years, you must annually to consult with mammalogy.
Endometriosis
In normal menstruation endometrial tissue (lining of the uterus) is released from the blood into the vagina. In the case of endometrial pathology begins to grow outside of the uterus, and why it occurs, to the end is not yet clear. Influence the development of disease genetics, immune disorders, the specific structure of the urogenital system.
Who is at risk. Women after 35 years with high levels of estrogen. And women who notice at regular menstrual disorders, frequent and heavy periods, accompanied by pain. Cause for concern and pain during or after sexual intercourse, urination, defecation.
Osteopenia
Osteopenia called the harbinger of osteoporosis - bones become softer, will receive less minerals, especially calcium. More often osteopenia develops in women 30-35 years old, and in no small measure contributed to this lack of calcium in the diet and lack of physical activity.
Who is at risk. Women with fragile physique and underweight, smoking, suffering from rheumatic, endocrine diseases, blood diseases. Impact and hereditary factors, so you need to be very careful if you have a family history of fractures, especially hip.
What to do. After 25 years must pass osteodensitometry - examination, which determines the amount of calcium in the bone. If his performance is normal, need to be examined at the age of menopause. Another useful measure growth. If you find that it has decreased over the year by 3-4 cm, it can be a sign of osteoporosis.
Treatment and prevention
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