Have you been taking acid reflux medication frequently, yet your GERD keeps coming back? It may be time to re-evaluate. The problem might not be just ordinary stomach acid. Some GERD symptoms can be related to Helicobacter pylori infection or other disorders in the digestive tract. That’s why further medical testing is important to identify the underlying cause. Examinations that may be recommended include: H. pylori Test Complete Blood Count (CBC) Digestive Organ Function Tests...

Have you been hearing more and more about GERD lately? Cases are indeed on the rise, and it's not just a simple stomach ulcer. If you frequently experience a burning sensation in your chest, a sour taste rising in your throat, nausea, or a nighttime cough, these could be signs of GERD. This condition occurs when stomach acid rises into the esophagus and interferes with daily activities. If these symptoms recur, don't dismiss them as normal. It's best to get checked out and determine the cause ea...

The Sugar Crash Effect Content: Have you ever noticed your child having a meltdown just hours after a happy Iftar meal? Parents often blame "sugar rush," believing the sweet syrup or chocolates gave the child too much energy. However, science points to a different culprit: the sugar crash. Contrary to popular belief, high sugar intake does not lead to hyperactivity. Research published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews indicates that excessive sugar consumption actually leads to fatig...

Urea Test, The Indicator of Kidney Function The kidneys work nonstop as the body’s natural filtration system. One of their main tasks is to remove “waste” produced from protein metabolism, known as urea. To determine whether this filter is still functioning optimally or starting to struggle, the Urea test or Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test is key. In this edition of Labpedia, let’s understand that urea is formed in the liver and should be excreted through urine. If test results show high ur...

Let's keep it real. Fasting breath, or "dragon breath," is a common struggle during Ramadan. When you stop eating and drinking, your saliva flow drops significantly. Since saliva is nature's way of cleaning the mouth, a dry mouth becomes a playground for bacteria, leading to that not-so-pleasant odor. Forget synthetic mouthwashes that might dry out your mouth even more. The ultimate solution has been around for centuries: The Miswak. Derived from the Salvadora persica tree, Miswak is not j...

Not all dental problems can be detected through a standard X-ray. In certain conditions, dentists need a more detailed and accurate view using CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography). CBCT provides a 3D image of the jawbone, the position of tooth roots, and abnormalities within the oral cavity. This examination is essential for dental implant planning, wisdom tooth extraction, complex root canal treatments, jaw joint disorders, and specific orthodontic cases. With CBCT, diagnoses become mo...