Urticaria, also known as hives, is swelling accompanied by itching and can appear in various shapes and sizes in one area or all over the body. When scratched, the bumps can spread to other parts of the skin.Some people say that this hives factor can be caused by consuming seafood. Is it true and fact or maybe just a myth? Let's discuss it here.According to Perdoski (Indonesian Association of Dermatologists and Sex Specialists), one of the causes of hives is consuming allergy-causing foods such...

To establish the diagnosis of diseases caused by food allergies, examinations such as history taking, physical examination and laboratory investigations are needed.Laboratory tests for food allergies include examination of:Eosinophils, Total IgE and panel specific IgE 54 types.The 54 type specific IgE panel already includes many types of allergens ranging from food allergens, such as; eggs, components of milk, cheese, chicken, duck, beef, goat, pork, chocolate, coffee, nuts, wheat, seafood, toma...

Food allergy is the body's response caused by the specific immune system due to certain foods. Clinical symptoms caused by food allergies may vary. Patients may experience mild symptoms such as itching accompanied by redness of the skin, watery eyes, nasal congestion, indigestion and even more severe symptoms such as shortness of breath to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Thus, patients with food allergies often also suffer from certain diseases such as asthma, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, urti...

Pelvic inflammatory disease is one of the diseases of the female reproductive system that you cannot ignore. Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease may be mild to the point that it is difficult to recognize them. It is possible that women also do not experience any symptoms. Recognize the symptoms of this infectious disease to avoid complications such as fertility problems.FeverWhile fever is not the main sign or symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease, it is the body's process of fighting off t...

Everyone has some risk of developing mental health disorders, regardless of age, gender, economic or social status. Mental health is affected by events in life that leave a great impact on a person's personality and behavior. If mental health disorders are not recognized and treated properly, mental illness can arise.Mental disorders may be prevented or treated as early as possible when we care and are willing to open up when mental conditions are not good. Let's know the signs your mental healt...

Acne can happen to anyone, but it often occurs during puberty. This condition occurs when the skin's glands produce too much oil and become clogged with bacteria and dead skin cells. These clogged pores can swell, which leads to the formation of pimples.Many specific and prescription treatments are effective at treating acne but need to also require additional beneficial nutrients as well. The following nutrients can help prevent and treat acne:Vitamin DVitamin D also plays a role in preventing...