Referring to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of health, gut health is a state of physical and mental well-being without any gastrointestinal complaints that require a doctor's consultation, without any indication or risk of intestinal disease, and without any confirmed bowel disease. Having a healthy gut means having a healthy gut
Toxic Megacolon (TM) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of inflammation of the colon. TM is defined as nonobstructive colonic dilation, greater than 6cm in diameter, which can be total or segmental and is usually associated with systemic toxicity. Any inflammatory bowel condition can predispose to TM. [caption id="attachment_6899" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
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
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
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,
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) has been around for a long time, it's just that rarely used. According to Prof. Rino Alvani Gani, MD, Ph.D., Internal Medicine Specialist Consultant Hepatology Gastroenterology, the use of EUS can make it easier for doctors to assess the details of problems that occur in the gastrointestinal tract. When
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
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
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