TB DISEASE Tuberculosis is an infectious infectious disease, caused by a bacterial infectious agent M. Tuberculosis which generally attacks the lung organs in humans. This disease is transmitted by positive smear patients who spread through droplet nuclei that come out when the patient coughs or sneezes. Bacteria that spread in the air can be inhaled by healthy people and can cause infection.   Anamnesis (medical history) and physical examination are important tools in the diagnosis o...

Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARTI) is a broad term used to describe a range of infectious diseases that affect the respiratory system. It is true that Ari can affect anyone, but certain groups of people may be more susceptible to infections due to a weakened immune system, such as young children, the elderly, and people with underlying health conditions It is true that Ari can affect anyone, but certain groups of people may be more susceptible to infections due to a weakened immune syst...

Did you know that in Islam women who are pregnant or nursing their babies are permitted not to fast during Ramadan and to make up for the missed fasts at a later time? Taking advantage of this Islamic exemption will benefit both the mother and the child, especially if the infant is under a year old. With very young babies there is the possibility that the milk supply could be affected by the fasting if it is just being established. If you opt to fast when your baby is on solids and your mi...

A blood test called  hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test reveals your average blood sugar (glucose) level over the previous two to three months. Your blood contains glucose, a form of sugar that is obtained from the food you eat. Glucose provides energy to your cells. The hormone insulin aids in the uptake of glucose by your cells. If you have diabetes, your body either produces insufficient insulin or your cells don't properly utilize it. Because of the inability of glucose to enter your cells,...

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is compulsory for all healthy adult Muslims on reaching puberty. It is atotal fast, with complete abstinence from both food and drink. But when someone cannot fast in Ramadan, they can make up for the lost days afterwards. If one can’t make up the lost days afterwards (for example, because of ill health or pregnancy), then they can pay (fidya) for someone else to be fed. I take tuberculosis medication, can I fast? Depending on the patient’s condit...

It's important to take necessary health precautions and make preparations before starting the Ramadan fast. Some of the screening examinations that can be done include: Examination of fat and blood sugar profile     The examination is done to determine blood sugar levels as well as total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL cholesterol in the body. It is related to the onset of diseases such as heart, hypertension, diabetes and stroke.   Examination Of Kidney Func...