Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver or liver, categorized as an infectious disease which is a public health problem in the world, including Indonesia. Hepatitis can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. However, the most common cause is a viral infection. Besides being caused by viruses, hepatitis can also be caused by several things, as follows: 1. Excessive alcohol consumption causes inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) and causes permanent damage to liver cells, s...

The impact of climate change and unpredictable weather has resulted in erratic rainfall and temperature, leading to an increase in the population of dengue fever mosquitoes. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, there were 35,694 cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) in Indonesia during the period from January to May, or the first 22 weeks of 2023. West Java is the province with the highest number of DBD cases in Indonesia, with 6,398 cases, followed by Bali with 3,678...

Marriage, having children, and building a family are the desires of every couple. The arrival of a long-awaited child often brings joy and warmth to a family. It is not uncommon for couples to plan and prepare for the arrival of a child along with their marriage. However, it is not uncommon for the eagerly awaited child to not arrive, even for couples who have been preparing for it for a long time. One of the factors that can affect this is infertility. Infertility is a condition where the...

What is the Prostate? The prostate is a male genital organ located below the bladder, in front of the rectum, and surrounds the posterior urethra. The prostate gland is situated beneath the bladder, encircles the posterior urethra, and is connected to the bladder proximally, while its distal part attaches to the urogenital diaphragm, often referred to as the pelvic floor muscles. Prostate Physiology? The prostate gland functions by secreting alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic...

Cervical cancer, also known as cervical carcinoma, is a malignant growth that occurs in the cells of the cervix. This disease can affect individuals at any age, and the risk increases as one gets older. In Indonesia, cervical cancer ranks second after breast cancer as the most common type of cancer in 2020, with over 36,000 cases and 21,000 deaths recorded. CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by an infection from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), par...

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is an abnormal sensation of spinning triggered by changes in head or body position with respect to gravity. This is caused by a disorder in the inner ear, specifically in the semicircular canals, which function as one of the body's balance organs. BPPV is one of the most common types of vertigo seen in clinics, and the symptoms include a spinning sensation, especially when there is a sudden change in head position, such as when getting out of bed,...