Can IBD Patient Fasting during Ramadhan?

Not felt, one week ahead we will enter the fasting month of Ramadan. Fasting, which should be carried out in a sincere and solemn heart condition, can be disturbed by the worries of sufferers of gastrointestinal diseases. One of the gastrointestinal diseases that often worries people who want to fast is inflammatory

Unlike Ulcer, Gerd Can Make Hot Chest

Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your chest that made you feel suffocated? Usually accompanied by a bitter mouth. This is the main symptom of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Then what is GERD like? What's the difference with an ulcer? Gastroentero-hepatology consultant and chairman of PB PEGI, Prof. Dr. dr.

Recognize Tuberculosis Infection in the Intestine

Tuberculosis or TB is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mostly, these bacteria invade the respiratory system, especially the lungs. However, TB disease can also infect other organs or is often referred to as extrapulmonary TB (extrapulmonary TB). This occurs because the bacteria that cause TB that infect the lungs

Abdominal Pain Points to Pay Attention to

Stomach pain is a common symptom that many people experience. However, it seems that at some point, an upset stomach needs to be watched out for because it can be a sign of an illness that is worrying. Then, at what point does stomach ache need to be watched out for? Consultant

Norovirus, the Cause of Food Poisoning in China

Recently, the Chinese Health authorities said that there had been a new Extraordinary Event (KLB) caused by norovirus. Norovirus itself is actually not a new virus. Norovirus is one of the main causes of acute intestinal infections (gastroenteritis) worldwide, including Indonesia, as stated by the gastroentero-hepatology consultant and chairman of PB PEGI,

Beware of One of the Risk Factors for Covid-19: Obesity

Commonly known risk factors for Covid-19 are resistance, environment, and the presence of the virus. However, consultant gastroentero-hepatology and chairman of PB PEGI, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACP, FACG, FINASIM (@dokterari) said that there is one other risk factor that can worsen Covid-19 because it causes complications,

Vegetables Lowering the Risk of Colon Cancer

One way to avoid colon cancer is to change your lifestyle to be healthier. This can be started by eating vegetables that are good for digestion. These vegetables can help smooth bowel movements because they are rich in insoluble fiber which will attract useless substances that have the potential to cause inflammation