Hormonal health problems are silently becoming an epidemic in Bangladesh. Currently, almost half of the country’s population suffers from some kind of hormonal problem. However, most people do not seek medical attention until the disease reaches a critical stage. Experts say that if the body’s hormones are out of balance, about 400 types of diseases can occur.
This information was given at a press conference organized by the Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Diabetologists of Bangladesh (ACEDB) at Paribah in the capital on Wednesday afternoon. Renata PLC collaborated with the press conference organized on the occasion of World Hormone Day.
Why are hormonal problems increasing?
At the press conference, medical experts said that the main causes of this crisis are lifestyle irregularities, unhealthy eating habits, and lack of physical activity. In addition, environmental influences such as excessive use of plastic, exposure to chemicals, and radiation from modern technology are disrupting the normal functioning of hormones.
President of the Association of Diabetes and Hormonal Diseases (ASDB), Professor Dr. Md. Farid Uddin said, “There are about 50 types of hormones in the body. If these are out of balance, serious conditions like diabetes, thyroid or high blood pressure can occur. In many cases, these diseases are suddenly detected while undergoing surgery or other tests. As a result, a large portion of the affected people do not know that they are at long-term health risk.”
Ways to prevent
Professor Farid Uddin said that most hormone-related diseases are preventable. This risk can be reduced to a large extent through regular exercise, balanced diet, adequate sleep and stress management. He urged people to avoid self-medication and seek the advice of a specialist doctor.
Head of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Department of Dhaka Medical College, Dr. Indrajit Prasad said, we need to remove social taboos or misconceptions about hormones and rely on scientific treatment. Staying away from malpractice or unscientific propaganda and taking advice from an expert doctor can be the main key to a healthy life. In conclusion, it can be said that an uncontrolled lifestyle is not just a disease, but a risk factor for hundreds of diseases. So now is the time to be aware, change your lifestyle and take the right steps for a healthy future.
Children and women at risk—
Experts expressed concern that hormonal problems are no longer limited to the elderly. Obesity and diabetes are increasing rapidly among children, adolescents and young people due to excessive screen-dependence, lack of sports and fast food addiction. This is increasing their risk of heart disease and kidney complications in the future. Bangladesh Medical University Professor Dr. Sharmin Jahan said about the health risks for women, that problems like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), irregular menstruation and infertility are now prominent among women. Doctors advised to break social taboos and give importance to scientific treatment.