You feel young and full of energy. You still have something to do, you still have everything ahead of you. However, vanity, stress, fatigue are your companions in life. You think that one or two sleepless nights do not affect your health. You think that coffee instead of breakfast is not a tragedy. In the end, your young body copes with the "small" excesses. And even if sometimes it hurts, then you take an analgesic pill. You prefer to forget about pain more quickly than to find out why something hurts. You think that you are too young to be sad about your health.
But such a position is a big mistake! It's the perfect time to learn your body and learn how to listen to it. Even the most serious diseases of internal female organs, detected in the early stages, can be cured. Be smarter and faster than the disease itself! If you are vigilant, it will save you before the attack. And the attending physician will help you. To orient you, let's point out the internal female organs, which are most susceptible to various diseases. At the same time we will advise what you should do.
Thyroid gland . The thyroid gland looks like a large butterfly that "sits" on the neck, below the larynx. It weighs about 30 grams and consists of a bubble filled with iodine. This important gland produces hormones that control the metabolism. She is the most sensitive barometer of your mood. Allocates hormones that regulate energy metabolism in the body. If the thyroid gland produces insufficient amount of hormones, then this disease is called hypothyroidism. If too many hormones - hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in their affect on your mood and well-being. Lack of hormones causes fatigue and apathy. These symptoms do not go away even after a long sleep. Excess hormones cause constant irritability and stress. Also, with an excess of hormones, too rapid metabolism occurs, which leads to sudden weight loss.
Therefore, if you have often a bad mood for no apparent reason, make sure that it is not the fault of the thyroid gland. Take the disease under control before it comes to a serious increase in the thyroid and the formation of goiter. The growth of the thyroid gland is not only unsightly, but also dangerous. Compression of the esophagus and trachea occurs, which makes swallowing and breathing difficult. To be confident in the future, check the hormone level.
Breasts. Breasts can be of different sizes - from the size of a small apple to a ripe melon. Watch them carefully yourself. You better than the doctor will notice the slightest change. If you find something strange, then be sure to tell your doctor. After all, this is the most vulnerable part of the female body. In the breast can be formed not only benign cysts and fibroids, but also malignant nodes. Therefore, since the age of twenty every month, one week after menstruation, independently study your breasts. At every visit to gynecology, you must insist that you have a specialist mammologist examined.
After reaching 35 years once a year you should make a breast ultrasound. After 35 years, every two years, you need to do a mammogram. If your mother or grandmother suffered from breast or ovaries, you must first make ultrasound before the age of 20, and then regularly, every six months. You can also perform a genetic analysis to check if you have bad BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (by international classification). If they are present, the risk of developing breast cancer increases.
A heart. The heart has the dimensions of a fist. For human life, it hits an average of 2.5 billion times. Constantly pumps blood through blood vessels, the total length of which is about 90 thousand kilometers. This is more than twice the circumference of the Earth. No one will argue that the heart is the most important internal female body. Therefore, start taking care of the heart right now. If you smoke, move little, or eat too much animal fat, then your natural protection against atherosclerosis will be greatly weakened. Be sure to control your pressure, even if you are very young. His regular monitoring will warn you against insidious hypertension. No wonder hypertension is called a hidden killer. This disease is the main cause of strokes and heart attacks.
Do not forget to check your heart at least once a year, do morphology, perform a basic blood test. For example, you can learn about the lack of iron. And the lack of this element causes constant weakness and rapid fatigue. From time to time, also check the level of "useful", "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides. An increased concentration of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Do not forget that you are too vulnerable to attacks of various diseases. It may sometimes be difficult for women to recognize this. You need to listen carefully to your heart. Myocardial disease is evidenced not only by chest depression, but also shortness of breath, nausea, back pain, tingling of the hands, and even jaws. These symptoms should not be underestimated. Be sure to go to the doctor and make an electrocardiogram.
Stomach. The stomach is a bag at the end of the esophagus, it contains four portions of food. Isolates hydrochloric acid. Until recently, it was believed that nothing would survive under such conditions. But it turned out that in the stomach, the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria, which provoke the formation of ulcers, feel great. The most frequent causes of the disease of the female internal organ - the stomach - are stress, hasty swallowing of large bites and frequent overeating. If this happens only from time to time, there is no reason for concern. However, if the abdominal pain, heartburn and a feeling of overcrowding you are tortured very often (especially on an empty stomach), and does not abate after a meal, be sure to go to the doctor.
Particularly serious about these symptoms, if someone from close relatives suffered from gastrointestinal diseases. This can be a signal that a stomach ulcer is formed. In order to avoid very unpleasant problems, immediately start treatment. Uncleared ulcers can cause stomach cancer. Previously, it was believed that the ulcer formed by itself, because of some abuse. However, it was recently discovered that an ulcer is a bacterial disease. And the main culprit in the formation of ulcers is the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Up to 70% of patients with gastric ulcer and 95% of patients with duodenal ulcer are infected with this bacterium.
If you often complain of abdominal pain, and there are cases of stomach cancer in your family, make sure that you are not infected with Helicobacter pylori. Just make a simple test by contacting the clinic. Remember, however, that the most correct diagnosis is always made after a gastroscopy. Do not be afraid of this research and do not put it off for another time. Although this is not very pleasant, but it only takes a few minutes and is completely safe for the body.
Uterus and ovaries. Uterus in size and shape resembles a pear. It is the source of menstrual bleeding monthly. Pain can also cause endometriosis. This disease occurs in about 20% of women. If left untreated, it can lead to infertility. Therefore, every woman at least once every 6 months must go to an appointment with a gynecologist. Regular gynecological examination can detect many problems of women in the early stages. Untreated erosions, cysts or endometriosis can lead to infertility or even cancer. Remember that at least once a year you need to do cytology. This test can detect cervical lesions. Cervical cancer, detected at an early stage is completely cured. On cytology you must come in the next 5 days after menstruation. 48 hours before the survey does not use irrigation and vaginal lubrication. Instead of a bath you need to take a shower. A more accurate diagnosis can be made with the help of colposcopy. It is recommended if your doctor suspects the disease, although it does not have obvious symptoms.
If you feel even a slight discomfort in the abdomen, and in your family had ovarian, breast or colorectal cancer, ask your doctor to conduct a transvaginal ultrasound. This procedure allows you to carefully examine and identify at an early stage a tumor of the ovaries.
Thoroughly watch your body. Consult your doctor if your menstrual cycle lasts for a long time or does not appear at all. You should worry about intermenstrual bleeding, bleeding after intercourse, vaginal discharge and burning sensation when you urinate. In such cases, do not delay the visit to the gynecologist. Also, do not underestimate the very heavy bleeding or severe pain during menstruation.
Bladder. An empty bubble is the size with a tennis ball. But since it is very flexible, it can hold up to half a liter of liquid. Do not underestimate the burning sensation during urination. This is a symptom of inflammation of the bladder. If left untreated, inflammation can pose a threat to the kidneys. Women are more likely than men to have urinary tract infections. This is because the urethra in women is shorter than that of men. It is also very close to the vagina and anus, which acts as a "hotbed" of bacteria. The most common cause of cystitis is infection with a bacterium E. coli. These bacteria, as a rule, do not harm us, they live in our digestive tract. However, they become dangerous when entering the urinary tract. Urethritis often develops during the honeymoon due to micro-trauma to the urethra, which are applied during passionate and frequent sexual acts. If you do not have any unpleasant symptoms, it is enough to take an urine test once a year. Based on the analysis, the doctor will evaluate the condition of the bladder and kidneys. If you complain of abdominal pain, often go to the toilet and feel a burning sensation when urinating, do not forget to pass a urine test. These are the most common symptoms of inflammation of the bladder, do not underestimate them. An unresolved threat can lead to a serious illness - pyelonephritis. If urinary tract infections repeat, be sure to consult a doctor. It may very well be necessary to have an ultrasound of the kidneys.
Remember that with any disease of the internal female organ, you need to see a doctor!