Endoscopy is a non-surgical procedure used to examine the condition of a person's digestive tract using an endoscope. Reporting to WebMD, endoscopy is needed when a person experiences unusual symptoms, so doctors need to examine the internal organs to look for the source of the disease. Some of the symptoms that require
At the time of fasting the body requires adaptation, including the digestive system. Various problems can arise if the regulation of eating patterns during fasting is not appropriate. The following is the explanation from Epistel P. Simatupang, MD consultant gastroenterology hepatology, regarding digestive problems that often arise at the beginning of fasting.
According to Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, Ph.D., MMB, FACP, FACG President of ISDE as well as a gastroenterology hepatology consultant, before fasting patients with GERD should consult their doctor first. This is because GERD is closely related to the stomach. He recommends taking stomach acid medicine first during the first week
Fasting in Ramadan is an obligatory command from Allah SWT that must be done by Muslims. The suggestion to do this fast has good benefits for health. As mentioned in the hadith from Abu Hurairah RA, Rasulullah SAW said "fasting you will be healthy" (HR. Ath Thabrani in Mu'jam al Awsath). A
Based on the Health Ministry of Indonesia, colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a malignancy that attacks the intestinal tissue consisting of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the final part of the large intestine before the anus)(Health Ministry). Currently, colon cancer is the third most
Do you know what Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is? GERD is a stomach acid disease characterized by a burning feeling in the chest, frequent belching, sour taste in the mouth, and even shortness of breath. This is due to the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle which is located at the
When the covid pandemic hit, the government advised people who had no interest to stay at home to prevent transmission of the coronavirus. However, when our condition or one of our family members starts to feel bad (sick), we inevitably want to go to a health service. Meanwhile, the number of confirmed
A new variant of the coronavirus, omicron has been detected in several countries, one of which is Indonesia. The rate of transmission of this variant virus is referred to as one of the fastest. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the omicron variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on
The prevalence of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) varies considerably by region and continues to increase worldwide. In addition to geographical differences, lifestyle and habits are also factors that trigger GERD. Based on research conducted by Zein et al (2021) on the prevalence and habit-associated risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease among fishermen
After Ramadan, it is time for Muslims in Indonesia to carry out sunnah fasting in the month of Shawwal on May 13 and ending on June 11, 2021. Fasting in Shawwal can be a good solution for the digestive system to adjust to conditions after Ramadan and Eid. This was conveyed by
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