Soldier
Soldier (Medicine)
Soldier (/ˈsoʊldʒər/; from Old French soudier, from Latin solidus (a type of coin)) in the medical context, refers to a person who serves in an army and often has to deal with various health issues related to their profession.
Health Issues
Soldiers are often exposed to a variety of health risks due to their profession. These can include both physical and mental health issues.
Physical Health Issues
Some of the common physical health issues that soldiers may face include:
- Musculoskeletal injuries: These are injuries that affect the muscles, bones, and joints. They can occur due to overuse or trauma.
- Hearing loss: This can occur due to exposure to loud noises, such as gunfire or explosions.
- Traumatic brain injury: This can occur due to a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another type of injury that jostles the brain inside the skull.
Mental Health Issues
Soldiers may also face a variety of mental health issues, including:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): This is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
- Depression: This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
- Anxiety disorders: These are a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention and treatment of these health issues often involve a combination of medical treatment, physical therapy, and mental health counseling. It's important for soldiers to have regular check-ups and to seek help if they're experiencing any health issues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Soldier
- Wikipedia's article - Soldier
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