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
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 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
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
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
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
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