GERD OFTEN RELAPSES AFTER EID, THIS IS THE REASON

Unhealthy eating patterns can be one of the triggers for someone to experience Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). According to these triggers, the production of stomach acid after Eid is related to changes in the 'eating pattern' after fasting. During fasting, eating habits tend to be regular, both in terms of time and

HOW TO OVERCOME RELAPSE OF STOMACH ACID DURING RAMADAN FASTING

When the stomach is empty, stomach acid which relapse can make the sufferer feel uncomfortable. Syifa Mustika, MD, a consultant of gastroenterohepatology, shared three ways to deal with stomach acid that relapse during fasting. 1. Drink lots of water and consume fruits Increasing water consumption at suhoor and breaking the fast will

TIPS FOR ULCER SUFFERERS DURING RAMADAN FASTING

During fasting in the month of Ramadan, the body's metabolism changes due to difficulties in eating and drinking, as well as changes in sleep patterns. Most people with stomach ulcers or GERD are worried about fasting because they are afraid that the pain will heal. Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, PhD,

RECOGNIZE THE CAUSES OF BLOODY STOOLS

Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, PhD, MMB, FACP, FACG, Gastroenterohepatology consultant, explained that in principle when someone has bloody bowel movements the first thing to do is be calm and don't panic. After calming down, it is advisable to lie down. Don't do the activity first because you don't know how much

IS ENDOSCOPY SAFE FOR CHILDREN?

Based on the explanation from Dr. dr. Ariani Dewi Widodo, SpA(K), a consultant pediatrician for gastro hepatology, says endoscopy procedures are safe for babies and children. Endoscopic procedures can help diagnose certain medical conditions or complaints. Starting from children swallowing foreign objects, and vomiting continuously, to experiencing bleeding in the digestive tract.

THE EFFECT OF HIGH-FAT FOODS ON GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH

A high intake of fat is a source of cholesterol which can cause gallstones. Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, PhD, FACP, FACG explained that basically, foods containing cholesterol could be a source of calories, but if the amount is excessive, it can gather in the gallbladder. Cholesterol that accumulates in the

BENEFITS OF EATING VEGETABLES FOR LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH

Vegetables are a good source of dietary fiber. In addition, vegetables also contain a lot of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which provide many benefits for the health of the body. Studies show that fiber can increase the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body, potentially increasing daily energy levels. The

THE RIGHT EXERCISE FOR GERD SUFFERERS

Exercising routine has many benefits, such as reducing body fat, relieving stress and panic, improving health, increasing bowel activity, and in certain cases, can reduce GERD symptoms. However, not all types of exercise are beneficial for GERD sufferers. Wrong in choosing the type and combination of exercise can affect the health of

RECOGNIZING GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FROM FECES

One of the ways the body gets rid of waste products of metabolism is by defecation. The color and consistency of the stool produced by the large intestine can describe the health condition of the digestive tract. According to Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, Ph.D., FACG, FACP, Professor of Internal Medicine

Rome Foundation Releases Key Data on Worldwide Prevalence & Burden of Functional GI Disorders from Global Epidemiology Study

  RALEIGH, NC (April 22, 2020) – The Rome Foundation is proud to release the results of its global study on the worldwide prevalence and burden of twenty-two Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, otherwise known as Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DGBI), from 33 countries on 6 continents, in a paper soon to appear in