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
The COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac is starting to circulate in Indonesia. However, there are several categories that cannot get it, one of which is people with gastrointestinal disorders or certain gastrointestinal disorders. As stated by the gastroentero-hepatology consultant as well as the chairman of PB PEGI, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial
The symptoms of COVID-19 are reported to be increasingly diverse. One of the symptoms reported is diarrhea. The symptoms of diarrhea are not even followed by common symptoms such as fever, cough and flu at all. Then what is diarrhea like in sufferers of COVID-19? Gastroentero-hepatology consultant and chairman of PB PEGI,
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
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,
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,
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
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Indonesia and causes about 8.5% of total cancer deaths in the world. This disease is generally found in the elderly, but there are sporadic factors associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. As explained by the gastroentero-hepatology consultant and chairman of PB PEGI,
Based on PB IDI Circular Letter No.02854 / PB / A.3 / 03/2020, the following are the Guidelines for the Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission for Health Workers issued by the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) together with the Professional Association under the umbrella of the IDI and the Indonesian Dentists Association ( PDGI)
The COVID-19 disease is declared a national health emergency and a pandemic. These guidelines are written based on the World Health Organization (WHO) warning system and can be updated based on the developing public health situation. The contents and recommendations in this guide are interpretations of the best-published information by experts. These