WHAT IS COLONOSCOPY?

Colonoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a colonoscope to look inside the rectum and colon. Colonoscopy can show irritated and swollen tissue, ulcers, polyps, and cancer. When is colonoscopy used? A colonoscopy is used to help a doctor find the cause of symptoms, such as bleeding from the anus; changes in

GERD CAN LEAD TO SEVERAL DANGEROUS COMPLICATIONS

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal disease with disturbing symptoms and complications, due to reflux or the rising of stomach contents into the esophagus. GERD can be caused by the weakening of the sphincter valve in the lower esophagus, so it is not able to close properly. GERD is not life-threatening

THREE CAUSES OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BLEEDING

Gastrointestinal bleeding can be experienced by adults and children. The causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the adult group are quite varied. Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, PhD, FACP, FACG revealed that upper gastrointestinal bleeding has a higher mortality rate than lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Based on his research in 2001-2005 and 2010-2013,

Internet Browsing Habit and Dyspepsia Syndrome in Adolescent

Did you know, that the habit of interacting with internet search engines can affect the development of dyspepsia symptoms in adolescent patients? Based on the results of research in The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy shows that the habit of interacting with internet search engines can affect the development

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN COFFEE CONSUMPTION AND GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents rise to the esophagus, causing symptoms or complications. The increase in the incidence of GERD can be caused by several factors, one of which is the consumption of beverages such as soda, tea, and coffee. Based on the results of

KNOWING GALLSTONE DISEASE

According to Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, PhD, MMB, FACP, FACG as President of ISDE and Consultant of Hepatology Gastroenterology, gallstones have typical symptoms of heartburn caused by inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallstones are shaped like crystals and vary in size from a grain of sand to larger than a golf ball.

HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION

Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium that can infect the stomach. The infection can damage gastric tissue and parts of the small intestine. This can cause redness and pain (inflammation). In some cases, it can also cause painful sores called peptic ulcers in the upper digestive tract. Helicobacter pylori attack the lining

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IBS AND IBD

For ordinary people, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is often equated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or irritable bowel. IBD belongs to a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by inflammation of the small and large intestines, where elements of the digestive system are attacked by the body's immune system. According to the National

GETTING TO KNOW INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)

May 19 is celebrated as World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day. Then, what is IBD and what are the risk factors? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is basically an autoimmune disease that begins or 'nests' in the digestive tract known as chronic intestinal inflammation. IBD is also described as a chronic inflammatory disease