• Children between the ages of 18 and 20 should see a doctor and have a general checkup at least once a year due to their complex eating habits.
• It is important to know whether children at this age have anemia, cholesterol, diabetes or thyroid problems.
• Many people at this age experience anxiety or depression.

18 to 20 years. This age is very important. From mid-adolescence to early adolescence, every child should follow the rules of hygiene. Health screening of children should be done every year as a rule. Parents have a special role to play in this. Because, at this age, many people do various irregularities in food or living.

Many people become addicted to fast food or rich oily foods instead of a balanced diet. Doesn’t sleep well. Its effects fall on their bodies. There is a deterioration in health, which cannot be seen with the naked eye. Causes various complications in the future.

For this reason, children of this age should see a doctor and get a general checkup at least once a year.

In our country, no one thinks so much about health screening. But if you go to the doctor, you will understand whether you have any heart problem or any general problem.

It is important to know if children between the ages of 18 and 20 have anemia. It is also important to know if you have cholesterol, diabetes or thyroid problems.

It is important to know if children of this age have anemia or anemia! It is also important to know if you have cholesterol, diabetes or thyroid problems. Many people may have high blood pressure due to family reasons or eating disorders. This is the right time to know how to eat a balanced diet. What can happen if not or what should be done to solve any problem.

If problems are found, they should be monitored. If you want to see a doctor regularly, you have to do that. And for this you do not have to go to any specialist at the beginning. After seeing the general doctor, if he advises to see a specialist, then you have to go to a specialist.

General checkups and blood tests can be done by the doctors in your neighborhood at low cost.

If there are any problems, do not overdo them. Many of us have problems like allergies, asthma etc. Sinus infections, ear infections, colds, coughs also see a doctor first. Proper treatment will get better. If not, see a specialist. However, the disease can not be kept under control.

Many people at this age also experience anxiety or depression. If you feel bad or you are thinking all the time or you can’t concentrate on any work, you can’t concentrate on your studies, you don’t like anything, you feel disgusted about life, it seems that life has no meaning! What do you think is the benefit of life? Feel the pressure of revenge on someone — all this must be reported to the doctor. They will be able to understand the situation and take action. If not, you need to find out if you need to see a psychiatrist.

Many misconceptions that psychiatrist means crazy doctor. Not really. Most of what we mean by insanity is schizophrenic. They are not really crazy. It is also a disease and its treatment. However, the work of psychiatrists is much broader. They treat anxiety, depression and many other ailments ranging from fresh air. Anxiety, depression does not mean crazy. There are many treatments for anxiety and depression; And these are also individual diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and the treatment of these patients is 100% healthy. So do not neglect all this. Don’t think of it as just a mental illness or something like that. They also travel like all other diseases. And they also have the right to preserve mental health. By doing so, they can concentrate on their studies, develop relationships, and lead a normal life.

At this age of adolescence and youth, everyone should be physically active. Exercise in particular should be done. At least the habit of walking 30 minutes every day is important. It controls cholesterol, along with blood pressure and sugar. Keeps the mind well as a superhero. You have to drink more water. At least six glasses a day, with lots of vegetables. Some fruit. Of course protein – it can be fish, meat, eggs, pulses.
By fruit we mean apples, oranges, grapes, etc. However, the fruit means the local fruit will continue. Plum, banana, mango, blackberry, jackfruit, guava, when available. Kamranga should be eaten less. If you have acid problems, you should eat less sour fruits. Fried food should be eaten less.

You can stay healthy in life without normal oil and spices. Rice, potatoes, bread should be eaten less, which we eat more. And salt intake should be reduced.

I tried to give a general idea of ​​what should be done in 18 to 20 years. It’s time to dump her and move on. Let’s walk on the path to recovery and follow the rules of hygiene.

Sharmeen Banu Anam / Family Medicine Specialist
Daily Prothom-alo
December 11, 2020