Sahabat Pramita, have you noticed school-aged children frequently losing focus, easily distracted, or quickly becoming bored? This condition is known as concentration disorders. Typical signs include restlessness, forgetfulness, impatience, and difficulty completing school tasks. This focus issue commonly affects children aged 6-12 but can also occur earlier or later. Several health issues contribute to children's inability to concentrate, such as anemia, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...

Hello Sahabat PRAMITA! Did Sahabat PRAMITA know that there is a specific type of diabetes that occurs exclusively during pregnancy? This condition is known as gestational diabetes, characterized by increased blood sugar levels in pregnant women who previously did not have diabetes, typically resolving after childbirth. Definition According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, gestational diabetes is defined as glucose intolerance that first arises during pregnancy, marked by elevated blood...

Aesthetic Sleep: Beautiful Sleep or Just Complicated? Who says sleep is just about closing your eyes and waking up in the morning? Now there’s a new trend called Aesthetic Sleep, a sleep style that makes bedrooms not only comfortable but also super aesthetic. Essentially, aesthetic sleep involves creating visually appealing bedroom atmospheres that are relaxing and surely make Sahabat Pramita sleep better. Imagine soft, warm lighting, gentle linen sheets, calming pastel colors, and decorat...

In distinguishing chest pain caused by heart disease from GERD, a doctor will conduct an anamnesis to inquire about the patient's medical history and perform a physical examination. To diagnose heart disease, the following examinations are necessary: Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the heart’s electrical activity. This test can assess ischemia (reduced blood flow to the heart muscle) due to coronary artery disease. Echocardiogram is a heart examination using ultrasound. Ex...

Chest pain is one of the most common complaints and can be experienced by anyone. In fact, chest pain can interfere with daily activities. The pain felt can vary, such as a pressing, stabbing, squeezing sensation, or even a burning feeling. Chest pain is often associated with heart disease, although not all chest pain is caused by heart problems. In general, chest pain is divided into two categories: Cardiac Chest Pain is chest pain caused by heart disease. The most commonly encounte...

Sahabat Pramita is likely familiar with the belief that sweaty palms indicate a weak heart. However, from a medical standpoint, this claim is a myth that needs clarification. Excessively sweaty palms are known as palmar hyperhidrosis, a condition marked by overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system—responsible for regulating automatic bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and sweat production. What Is Autonomic Ne...