here's the translation of the article the three itchy spots on elderly people indicate shorten lifespan if you don't have any of these living to 100 is no problem Health and Longevity are Pursuits for everyone when it comes to longevity our first thought is often about genetic inheritance however research has found that the biggest Factor influencing longevity is people's lifestyle habits sometimes seemingly conspicuous characteristics may actually be signals of diseases that can affect lifespan if an elderly person experiences itching in these areas after the age of 60 it's a warning from the heavens that their lifespan
is short it's crucial to pay attention Mrs Jang 60 years old this year has been experiencing continuous itching since September initially she didn't pay much attention to it but as winter approached the itching worsened and despite using body lotion and ointments it didn't alleviate she also experienced significant weight loss eventually Mrs xang went to the hospital for a checkup only to be surprised by the results it turned out that the itching she had been experiencing for months was caused by lymphoma itchy skin can be a sign of Cancer Mrs xam couldn't understand why itchy skin
was related to lymphoma lymphocytes are WI wiely distributed throughout the body and any part of the body except for hair and nails can develop lymphoma research has shown that when lymphoma occurs malignant lymphocytes produce biologically active substances like histamine these substances are carried to the skin through the bloodstream constantly stimulating the sensory nerve endings in the skin causing itching about 20% of lymphoma patients experience varying degrees of skin itching symptoms therefore if unexplained itching persists and medications are ineffective one should be alert to the possibility of lymphoma in addition to itchy skin lymphoma can also
cause symptoms such as persistent lymph node enlargement low grade fever night sweats unexplained pain weight loss and anemia it's important to pay attention to these symptoms many people cannot distinguish between normal itching and itching caused by cancer itchy skin caused by cancer has three significant characteristics it appears suddenly without warning is quite stubborn lasts for a long time the skin appears normal without rashes or eczema and it is not significantly affected by weather changes and medications are ineffective if there are suspected symptoms or if itching persists despite repeated medication prompt medical examination is necessary for
early detection and treatment for areas of itchy skin that requires special attention itchy skin is a common symptom in daily life but if it persists and is not relieved by repeated treatment it may indicate underlying health issues pay special attention when itching occurs in the following areas without apparent cause one armpits armpit itching may be related to diabetes high blood sugar can disrupt the function of skin nerves and the autonomic nervous system leading to decreased sweat and sebum secretion dry skin and itching in addition obese diabetic patients are prone to sweating in the armpits which
can lead to bacterial and fungal growth causing itching itchy skin caused by diabetes is seasonal and more common in dry autumn and winter seasons there are no red patches or papules at the itching site but there may be discomfort and a hidden feeling and the itching May spread to other parts of the body two anus and ich anus can be caused by various reasons commonly anal and rectal diseases approximately 75% of patients with anal and rectal diseases experience anal itching mainly hemorrhoids anal fistulas rectal cancer and anal cancer anal itching caused by anal and rectal
diseases initially concentrates on one side of the anus with mild itching but if left untreated the itching intensifies spreads and becomes a regular especially at night significantly affecting normal life three genital area itchy genitals are more common in women and are usually caused by gynecological diseases such as vaginitis vulvitis vver eczema genital warts and scabies for example vulvitis can cause itching due to imbalance of vaginal Flora resulting in the proliferation of harmful bacteria or pathogenic bacteria and disrupting the vaginal environment ment itchy genitals caused by vulvitis may be accompanied by pain or Burning Sensations worsening
during urination or defecation and itching intensifying with scratching for lower legs itchy skin on the lower legs may be related to hypothyroidism when thyroid hormone secretion decreases and metabolic rate slows down the skin becomes dehydrated and dry leading to itching the lower legs have the fewest sebaceous and sweat glands making them more sensitive and prone to itching skin itching caused by hypothyroidism is particularly severe in dry autumn and winter seasons characterized by tingling dry and scaly skin coldness and paleness dry itching indicates aging while damp itching indicates illness Dr Wong deputy chief physician of the
Dermatology Department of the Wong Jing Hospital of the Chinese Academy of traditional Chinese medicine pointed out that dry itching indicates aging while damp itching indicates illness for different types of itching different coping methods should be adopted dry itching is common in the elderly mainly manifested as dry and rough skin with peeling as people age the secretion of sweat and sebaceous glands decreases when faced with dry weather or dehydration the skin May itch damp itching is mostly related to diseases such as abnormal liver and kidney function high blood sugar dampness in the perineum and anus Etc
liver and kidney dysfunction induced damp itching is related to the decreased detoxification function of the liver and kidneys leading to the accumulation of toxic substances in the body and poor skin condition darkening of the skin and itching in addition to itching it can also cause skin discoloration roughness swelling and even secondary infections such as foliculitis and lymphangitis which may leave scars scratching is the most direct and simple way to relieve itching but it does not cure itching symptoms after repeated scratching the skin becomes Red Rough raised and damaged resulting in pigmentation or depigmentation bleeding and
even secondary infections such as foliculitis and lymphangitis which may leave scars to alleviate itching changes in daily life Behavior should be made first how to prevent dry itching compared with damp itching dry itching is more common in daily life in the dry season of autumn and winter not only are the elderly prone to dry skin itching but also young people who neglect skincare may experience skin itching so how do we prevent dry skin itching start from the following aspects pay attention to dietary regulation reduce the intake of high fat High high sugar spicy stimulating raw
and cold foods and eat more foods rich in manganese such as radishes cabbage sweet potatoes Etc and foods rich in vitamins such as animal liver carrots potatoes mushrooms Etc strengthen skin management ensure adequate sleep avoid scratching the skin wash the face with cold water appropriately to moisturize the skin reduce the frequency of bathing in autumn and winter and apply moisturizing lotion or moisturizing lotion after bathing to lock in moisture change unhealthy living environment as much as possible find the cause of itching symptoms and avoid triggering factors are key to prevention and treatment in conclusion although
skin itching is not a disease but a symptom it can reflect the skin condition and health status of the body therefore when prolonged itching occurs one should be highly Vigilant and seek medical attention promptly that's all for this video thank you for watching and participating if you like this content please give it a thumbs up subscribe or share it with your friends in the bottom right corner your support is my greatest motivation see you in the next issue e for
