BE ALERT TO THE OCCURRENCE OF TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. This disease not only affects adults but also children. According to data from the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), there were 1,220 children with Type 1 DM in Indonesia. The incidence of Type 1 DM in chil...

Several studies have shown that erectile dysfunction is experienced by approximately 20-85% of individuals with diabetes. This is certainly a significant number. One study in Semarang indicated that 84.4% of male diabetes patients experience erectile dysfunction. Most of them are over 46 years old, experience job-related stress, have low physical activity, are overweight, smoke, have had diabetes for more than 5 years, and have high blood pressure. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition charac...

Dyspepsia is a digestive disorder that causes discomfort in the upper abdomen due to gastric acid or stomach disease. In Indonesia, the prevalence of dyspepsia reaches 40-50%, and in 2020, it was estimated that the incidence of dyspepsia increased from 10 million people to 28 million people. The discomfort in the upper left abdomen or the epigastric area can be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early satiety, feeling full after eating, bloating, and regurgitation. Complaints l...

Many women believe that a lump in the breast is a sign of cancer. However, several conditions can cause breast lumps. Causes of breast lumps, apart from cancer, include: FIBROADENOMA A benign tumor that tends to occur in women aged 20 to 30 years. The tumor forms from changes in breast tissue and connective tissue. The trigger can be hormonal changes, such as estrogen fluctuations or the use of birth control pills before the age of 20. FIBROCYSTIC BREASTS Abnormal growth of fibrous ti...

Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack are two vastly different conditions. Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating. This condition causes the victim to lose consciousness, and even stop breathing. A heart attack is a serious heart disturbance when the heart muscle does not receive blood flow. This situation affects the heart's function in circulating blood throughout the body. A heart attack can lead to death if not immediately addressed. The heart has an internal electrical sy...

WHAT IS HERPES? Herpes is a group of viruses that can cause infections. The infection is commonly marked by dry skin, watery open sores, and blisters. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) are two common types of herpes viruses that affect humans. Herpes simplex is an infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), leading to vesicles on the skin or orofacial, genital, and anal mucosa. HSV-1 often causes orofacial infections, while HSV-2 frequently results in geni...