Chinese Medicine, 30 October, CCTV-4

cctv.com 10-24-2005 17:27

As the standard of living improves across the country, the population of the elderly is increasing. The older folks of today are enjoying among other things better living conditions and better medical care in comparison with a mere decade ago.

However, a significant percentage of them live by themselves and as a result, they are easily depressed or have anxiety symptoms such as worrying and fearfulness.

Their mood swings can also be manifested in attention-seeking behavior, and even poor concentration and memory. They could also show signs of restlessness, breathlessness and hyperventilation, sweating, headaches and muscular pains, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea and palpitations (physical symptoms).

These physical symptoms may easily be mistaken, say doctors, for physical illness and, severe forms of anxiety can cause exhaustion and dehydration.

Chinese Medicine, 30 October, CCTV-4, at 17:15 Beijing Time.

Editor:Wang  Source:CCTV.com