To screen for diabetes mellitus, several tests can be carried out: 1. History Many patients suffering from type-1 DM have no early symptoms so early detection of this disease is quite difficult. The most common symptom of DM in children is polyuria, other symptoms are usually not reported directly to the doctor. 2. Physical Examination Physical examination findings in patients with type 1 DM can be normal. If the patient presents in an acute condition, namely diabetic ketoacidosis, K...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is defined as a disease or chronic metabolic disorder with multiple etiologies which is characterized by high blood sugar levels accompanied by disorders of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism as a result of insulin function insufficiency. Insufficiency of insulin function can be caused by interference or deficiency in insulin production by the Langerhans beta cells of the pancreatic gland, or caused by a lack of responsiveness of the body's cells to insulin. Typ...

Currently, there are quite a lot of diseases that attack or impact the digestive organs. Whether caused by infection, lifestyle, or malignancy. It is important for us to check ourselves if there are complaints in the digestive organs, whether accompanied by fever or not. To confirm diseases of the digestive system, a whole series of examinations may be needed as follows: 1.            History Questions and answers with the doctor regarding complaints, onset, aggravating and alleviating fac...

HPV DNA testing is a procedure performed on women to detect high-risk HPV (human papillomavirus) infections. High-risk HPV infections can lead to changes in cervical cells and may develop into cervical cancer or other types of cancer, such as vaginal and anal cancer. The purpose of HPV DNA testing is similar to the pap smear procedure, which is to detect cervical cancer early. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Indonesia. HPV DNA testing can be done in conjunction with a pap...

Detection of breast cancer can be done, even before its symptoms become apparent. To determine whether the symptoms experienced are indeed caused by breast cancer, a thorough physical examination and laboratory tests are advisable. Examinations for Detecting Breast Cancer: Physical Examination The patient's physical examination by a doctor involves checking the breasts and lymph nodes in the armpits to detect any lumps or other abnormal cells. Laboratory Tests ♡ CEA (Carcinoembryo...

A stroke is a disease of the brain vessels that results in damage to a certain part of the brain due to impaired blood flow. When a stroke occurs, brain cells can die within minutes. As a result, the body parts controlled by the damaged area of the brain will lose their function. Minor Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), sometimes known as a ministroke or minor stroke, is a temporary period of symptoms similar to a stroke. TIA does not cause perman...