Denizli Private Egekent Hospital Urology Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taha Numan Yıkılmaz stated that some health problems have started to emerge in men and women due to aging; “Developing healthy lifestyle habits plays a major role in preventing urological health problems,” he said.
Denizli Private Egekent Hospital Urology Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taha Numan Yıkılmaz made important statements about aging and urological health. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taha Numan Yıkılmaz said, “While aging causes many changes in our body, urological health is also affected by this process. Urinary incontinence is one of the most common problems in elderly individuals. Both women and men may experience difficulty in urinary control as they get older. This can negatively affect quality of life and lead to withdrawal from social life. Urinary incontinence is usually caused by weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and this condition can be managed with appropriate treatment methods.”
“Male diagnosis affects treatment and quality of life”
Underlining the important effects of urological health on men and women, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taha Numan Yıkılmaz said, “Prostate health is an important issue with aging. In men, prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a common condition and can lead to complaints such as difficulty in urine flow, frequent urination and nighttime urination. The risk of prostate cancer also increases with age, so regular check-ups and screening tests are critical for older men. Early detection increases treatment options and offers the chance to maintain quality of life. In women, the post-menopausal period can have a significant impact on urological health. Declining estrogen levels can increase susceptibility to urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence. In addition, problems such as vaginal dryness can also affect sexual health. Therefore, it is important for menopausal women to be in regular contact with their doctors to protect their urological health.”
Attention to healthy aging
Pointing out the importance of healthy aging against health problems, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taha Numan Yıkılmaz made the following warnings:
“Finally, developing healthy lifestyle habits during the aging process plays a major role in preventing urological health problems. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition and adequate fluid intake support urinary tract health. In addition, avoiding stress and regular health check-ups help early detection of urological problems that may occur with aging. Therefore, it is important for everyone to be prepared for the aging process and take the necessary steps to protect their health.”
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