- Hermina Pandanaran<\/a><\/li>
- 10 March 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
How to heal after a heart attack?<\/a><\/h3>
Anyone can have a heart attack. Not only old people can have heart attacks, but young people now can have heart attacks. Heart attack is one type of disease that can endanger our lives. Heart attack is also known as acute coronary syndrome. Acute coronary syndrome is a blockage in the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart. \n\n Several factors cause blockages in the blood vessels, namely: someone who has diabetes, hypertension, obesity (obesity), and blood disorders. \n\n \n\n Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase \n\n The process of heart healing or known as cardiac rehabilitation has several phases, which are as follows: \n\n 1.Phase I (Inpatient Phase) \n\n This phase is carried out while the patient is still being treated in the hospital. The goal of this phase is to protect the patient from the effects of the disease. To assist the rehabilitation process in phase I, patients can perform or learn to sit up, get out of bed, walk and so on. \n\n 2.Phase II (Intervention phase) \n\n Phase II or called the outpatient phase is the service provided to patients after the patient has received treatment at the hospital. The cardiac rehabilitation program is as follows: \n\n a) Medical examination \n\n Medical examination aims to determine the right rehabilitation according to the patient's condition. The physical examination of the patient includes examination of blood pressure, laboratory and body mass index of the patient. \n\n b. Sports \n\n Exercise can help the healing process of heart disease. Exercise can be done 3-5 times a week with a duration of 30 minutes. The recommended types of exercise are cycling and walking. \n\n c. Nutrition \n\n Consuming nutritious food is very important for the body. Consultation with a nutritionist is one of the efforts that can be made in determining a nutritious diet. \n\n d. Changing healthy lifestyles \n\n Provide education to patients about healthy lifestyles such as quitting smoking, avoiding junk food/fast food, exercising regularly and taking medications prescribed by a doctor. \n\n e. Emotional support \n\n Emotional support from family and loved ones can help the healing process because patients with heart disease usually experience excessive anxiety. \n\n 3. Phase III (Maintenance phase) \n\n The goal of phase III treatment is to maintain the patient's healthy living habits. \n\n Benefits of Cardiac Rehab \nAnother name for the healing process after a heart attack is cardiac rehabilitation. The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation are as follows: \n1. Can relieve the symptoms of heart disease \n2. Prevent complications that occur due to heart disease \n3. Speed up the healing process of a heart attack \n4. Patients are more obedient to taking medication \n5. Healthy lifestyle such as not smoking, consuming foods that can be healthy for the heart, and doing lots of physical activity \n\n Maintaining the health of our heart is important, so don't forget to carry out routine checks and controls at the Heart Polyclinic at RSU Hermina Pandanaran! \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Podomoro<\/a><\/li>
- 28 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Get to know how to detect heart rhythm disturbances<\/a><\/h3>
Heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias) are often not detected early. Even though this can be fatal and can end in sudden death. People with arrhythmias can feel their heart rhythm is too fast, too slow, or irregular. Heart rhythm with a slow beat will interfere with blood flow to the brain so that the sufferer can faint at any time. Conversely, if the heart beats too fast for a long time, the pumping function of the heart will weaken. \n\n Arrhythmia occurs when the electrical impulses that regulate the heartbeat don't work properly. This condition can be caused by a number of conditions below: \n\n \n Consumption of cold medicine or allergy medicine \n Sleep apnea \n Hypertension \n Diabetes \n Electrolyte disturbances, such as excess or deficiency of potassium, hyperkalemia and hypomagnesemia \n Thyroid disorders, eg hyperthyroidism \n Abnormalities of heart valves \n Congenital heart disease \n Coronary heart disease \n Heart attack \n Cardiomyopathy \n Torsades de pointes \n \n\n Apart from medical conditions, arrhythmias can also be triggered by an unhealthy lifestyle, such as: \n\n \n Unable to manage stress well \n Lack of sleep \n Smoking \n Excessive consumption of alcoholic or caffeinated beverages \n Abusing drugs \n \n\n \n\n To determine whether a patient has a cardiac arrhythmia, the doctor will examine the symptoms that appear and the patient's physical condition. Then the doctor needs several supporting examinations. The additional checks referred to include: \n\n \n Electrocardiogram (EKG) \n \n\n This examination is better known as a heart record. This examination is done to record the electrical activity of the heart at rest. Sometimes this check also needs to be done during daily activities. To record the heart for 24 hours the doctor will attach a portable heart recording device called a holter monitoring. \n\n \n Cardio exercise test (treadmill test) \n \n\n The cardiac exercise test is an additional examination that provides information on whether the heart is getting enough blood and oxygen from the circulation during strenuous activity. Treadmill tests can also be done to obtain important information about heart rhythm and blood pressure. Treadmill tests in patients with heart rhythm disturbances should be carried out as directed or by consulting a Cardiologist and Blood Vessel Specialist. \n\n \n Ultrasound of the heart (Echocardiography) \n \n\n This examination is performed to assess the structure and function of the heart. Heart rhythm problems are often accompanied by structural problems of the heart. \n\n \n\n Early detection of heart rhythm disturbances is by counting the frequency of pulses per minute. A normal heart rate ranges from 60-100 beats per minute at rest. Some people may have difficulty calculating their own heart rate. This can be caused by the pulse on the wrist which tends to be difficult to feel. \n\n Friends of Hermina, to be sure of heart problems that may be experienced, don't hesitate to consult a Cardiologist & Vessel Specialist at Hermina Podomoro Hospital to ensure there is a heart rhythm disorder. Greetings healthy. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 23 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Sports and Sudden Cardiac Arrest<\/a><\/h3>
Sudden cardiac death is the swift and unexpected ending of all heart activity. Breathing and blood flow stop right away. Within seconds, the person becomes unconscious and dies. Athletes in outdoor sports, who are less likely to encounter flying baseballs, face a much lower risk of commotio cordis, which is an extremely rare occurrence in any population. \n\n What can cause sudden cardiac death in young people? \n\n Sudden cardiac death is often caused by faulty electrical signaling in the heart. A very fast heartbeat causes the lower heart chambers (ventricles) to quiver uselessly instead of pumping blood. This irregular heart rhythm is called ventricular fibrillation. \n\n Any condition that puts a strain on the heart or damages heart tissue can increase the risk of sudden death. Some conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death in young people are: \n\n \n Thickened heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). The most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people is this genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to grow too thick. The thickening makes it hard for the heart to pump blood and can cause fast heartbeats. \n Heart rhythm disorders. Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm condition that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. It's linked to unexplained fainting and sudden death, especially in young people. Long QT syndrome may be present at birth (congenital long QT syndrome) or caused by an underlying medical condition or medication (acquired long QT syndrome). \n \n\n Other heart rhythm disorders that can cause sudden cardiac death include Brugada syndrome and Wolfe-Parkinson-White syndrome. \n\n \n Blunt chest injury. A hard hit to the chest that causes sudden cardiac death is called commotio cordis. Commotio cordis may occur in athletes who are hit hard in the chest by sports equipment or by another player. This condition doesn't damage the heart muscle. Instead, it changes the heart's electrical signaling. The blow to the chest can trigger ventricular fibrillation if it strikes at a specific time in the signaling cycle. \n Heart structure problem present at birth (congenital heart defect). Some people are born with changes in the heart and blood vessels that can reduce blood flow and lead to sudden cardiac death. \n \n\n Being active has its benefits to health. \n\n However, taking care of your body is just as important. Heart conditions, when left alone, can often pose dangerous risks. If you are someone who’s actively into sports or thinking about taking on a new intensive sport, do consider speaking to your doctor and even undergoing a heart screening to assess your health and physical condition for the activity. Heart disease is no longer a disease of the elderly, young people like us today are also prone to heart disease. To avoid that, let's immediately control your heart health with RSU Hermina Kemayoran. Both routine heart care to post-heart attack care. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Tangerang<\/a><\/li>
- 06 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Love The Heart and Blood Vessels, and Let's Stop Smoking<\/a><\/h3>
Smoking is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and causes 1 in every 4 deaths from CVD. The risk of CVD increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day and with chronic smoking habits. Smoking with lower levels of tar or nicotine does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. \n\n As many as 33,000 nonsmokers die each year in the United States from coronary heart disease caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. Passive smoking can also cause heart attacks and strokes. \n\n \n\n Effect of smoking on cardiovascular disease \n\n 1. Atherosclerosis \n\n A condition in which the arteries narrow and become less flexible. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the blood form plaque, which builds up on the artery walls. Arteries narrow as plaque builds up, and blood can no longer flow properly to various parts of the body. Smoking increases the formation of plaque in blood vessels. \n\n \n\n 2. Coronary Heart Disease \n\n It occurs when the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle become narrowed and become blocked by plaque or a blood clot. The chemicals in cigarette smoke cause plaque and blood clots to form in the coronary arteries. A blockage from a ruptured plaque can cause a heart attack and sudden death. \n\n \n\n 3. Stroke \n\n In a stroke, there is a loss of brain function caused by impaired blood flow in the brain. A stroke can cause permanent brain damage and death. Smoking increases the risk of stroke. Death from stroke increases in active smokers compared to former smokers or people who have never smoked. \n\n \n\n \n\n 4. Peripheral Artery Disease \n\n Peripheral vascular disease occurs when the blood vessels become narrower and blood flow to the arms, legs, hands, and feet is reduced. Body cells and tissues lack the oxygen they need when blood flow is reduced. Under conditions of severe illness, the affected limb may need amputation. Smoking is a preventable cause of peripheral arterial disease. \n\n \n\n CVD Risk and Smoking Cessation \n\n The risk of CVD begins to decline after the first five years of smoking cessation and continues to decline after 25 years of smoking cessation. About 10 years after you quit smoking, your risk of heart disease will be about half that of a heavy smoker. Those who quit smoking have a 40% lower risk of heart disease than smokers. If you are a current smoker, consider quitting. Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. \n\n Don't forget to immediately consult a heart and blood vessel specialist if the complaint doesn't get better. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Mutiara Bunda Salatiga<\/a><\/li>
- 31 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Recognize Weak Heart Disease (Dilated Cardiomyopathy)<\/a><\/h3>
What is weak heart disease? \nWeak heart or dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle becomes thinner, looser and weaker so that it is unable to pump blood around the body properly. Our heart muscle is responsible for pumping blood to meet the needs of oxygen and nutrients for all of our organs. When the pumping power of the heart is weakened, the supply of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body will automatically decrease. If not treated immediately, heart failure will cause heart failure and even death \n\n What causes weak heart disease? \nWeak heart disease often has no known cause. However, there are several factors that can cause a person to be more at risk of having a weak heart, including: \n\n \n Advanced age (over 65 years) \n Family history or parents who suffer from weak heart \n Side effects of drugs (eg drugs used for chemotherapy in malignancy / cancer) \n Smoking habits and consumption of alcoholic beverages \n Certain diseases, such as coronary heart disease and heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart rhythm disorders, thyroid, heart valve disease and certain viral infections such as Covid-19 \n Complications in pregnant women and childbirth (occurring mainly in the 1st month before birth up to 5 months after delivery) \n \n\n What are the characteristics or symptoms of weak heart disease? \nIn the early stages, the characteristics of a weak heart are usually not clearly visible or even asymptomatic. When it enters a more advanced or severe stage, the characteristics of a new heart failure are seen and can be felt. The following are its characteristics: \n\n \n Swelling of the legs, ankles, abdomen, and veins in the neck \n Easily tired and tired when doing activities \n Frequent coughing and sudden shortness of breath when lying on your back \n The heart rate is very fast and pounding \n Chest feels heavy or tight \n Shortness of breath \n \n\n Frequent fainting, especially after physical activity \n\n How do you make sure someone has a weak heart disease? \n\n To determine whether the symptoms you are experiencing are signs of a weak heart, you need to see a doctor. In diagnosing heart weakness, the doctor will carry out a physical examination and supporting examinations, such as: \n\n \n Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of heart rhythm. In some cases, heart failure is caused by an irregular heart rhythm \n Echocardiography: Ultrasound of the heart, to assess the structure of the heart and the pumping strength of the heart muscle \n Relevant blood tests \n Chest X-ray photo \n Cardiac angiography: examination to see blockages in the heart arteries \n Heart muscle biopsy \n \n\n \n\n After the diagnosis of weak heart is confirmed, the treatment of weak heart will be adjusted to the severity of symptoms, the course of the disease, and the patient's co-morbidities. Handling weak heart can be done using drugs or through heart surgery in certain cases. Weak heart patients are advised to limit strenuous physical activity, reduce water and salt consumption and take medication regularly. \n\n \n\n What are the steps to prevent heart failure? \n\n Weak heart generally cannot be prevented, especially if the cause is genetic or hereditary factors. However, the risk of developing this disease can be reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as: \n\n \n Do not consume alcoholic beverages and drugs \n Check blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels regularly \n Sufficient sleep time \n Control stress \n Do regular exercise \n Eat healthy and nutritionally balanced food, reduce salt consumption \n \n\n \n\n If you experience the characteristics of a weak heart or are at risk of developing a weak heart, don't hesitate to consult a doctor so that examination and treatment can be done properly and quickly. Healthy Greetings \n\n \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Daan Mogot<\/a><\/li>
- 27 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Bad Effects of Cholesterol on Body Health<\/a><\/h3>
\n\n Cholesterol is a fat found in the bloodstream or in body cells, which is actually needed for the formation of cell walls and as a raw material for several hormones. Total cholesterol examination consists of LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), HDL (High Density Lipoprotein), and Triglycerides. \n\n LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) is often referred to as bad cholesterol because it can stick to blood vessels. HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) or often called good cholesterol is a fat that can dissolve LDL content in the body. \n\n High levels of cholesterol in the blood can cause several diseases, among others: \n\n 1. Heart attack \n\n Too high levels of cholesterol in the blood can cause the blood vessels to harden or narrow thus disrupting blood flow. If the blood flow to the heart is interrupted, it can causeheart disease. \n\n 2. Stroke \n\n If the narrowing occurs in the blood vessels of the brain, brain function will be disrupted. Disturbed brain function will have a negative impact on the ability to think, memory, and mental condition. Even worse, this condition can also lead tostroke. \n\n 3. Peripheral artery disease \n\n Peripheral artery disease is a disease caused by cholesterol blockage in the arteries of the legs or arms, causing several complaints, such as pain, cramps, to numbness. \n\n High cholesterol has no symptoms, therefore it is necessary to do a blood test to determine cholesterol levels in the blood.According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood cholesterol screening can be done between the ages of 9 and 11 years, and repeated every 5 years after the first screening. For men aged 45 to 65 years and women aged 55 to 65 years, the examination is carried out every 1-2 years. For those over 65 years of age, the examination is carried out every year. In patients with high cholesterol levels, or have comorbidities (other diseases such as urinary, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.), cholesterol checks can be carried out more often according to doctor's recommendations \n\n Several risk factors can cause high cholesterol levels (> 200 mg/dl), including: \n\n 1. Diet \n\n Consuming high-fat foods causes an increase in total cholesterol levels in the blood. Therefore, it is important to balance it with foods high in fiber which can help reduce the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the blood \n\n 2. Lifestyle \n\n A bad lifestyle such as rarely moving or rarely exercising can increase the risk of high cholesterol \n\n 3. Smoking habits \n\n Cigarettes can reduce levels of good cholesterol / HDL and cause fat accumulation in the walls of the arteries of the heart. The increase in total cholesterol levels can be influenced by the duration and number of cigarettes consumed each day, the chemicals contained in cigarettes can increase LDL levels and reduce HDL levels. \n\n Lifestyle changes are important to prevent high cholesterol. Things that can be done such as: \n\n \n \n Eat high-fiber foods \n \n \n Limit consumption of animal fat \n \n \n Maintain an ideal weight \n \n \n Stop smoking \n \n \n Exercising \n \n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 19 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Is your wrist pain a sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Don't delay treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome<\/a><\/h3>
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the name for a group of problems that include numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the wrist or hand. This is a very common condition that occurs when a nerve in your wrist is pinched. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when swelling in the wrist puts pressure on the median nerve. Hermina's friends can feel numbness, weakness, or tingling. It can happen due to trauma, repetitive motions, or an underlying condition. \n \nWhat causes carpal tunnel syndrome? \n \nInflammation can cause swelling. The most common cause of this inflammation is a medical condition that causes swelling in the wrist, and sometimes restricts blood flow. Some of the conditions most commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome are: \n \n1. diabetes \n2. Thyroid dysfunction \n3. Fluid retention from pregnancy or menopause \n4. high blood pressure \n5. Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis \n6. fracture or trauma to the wrist \n \nCarpal tunnel syndrome can get worse if the wrist is repeatedly stretched excessively. Repetitive motions of your wrist contribute to swelling and compression of the median nerve. This may be a result of: \n \n1) Wrist position when using the keyboard or mouse \n2) Prolonged exposure to vibration from using hand tools or power tools \n3) Any repetitive movement that stretches the wrist, such as playing the piano or typing \n \nWhat are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? \n \nYou may feel numbness, tingling or burning in your fingers, especially your thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. Symptoms often affect both hands. \n \nIn the early stages, symptoms are usually: \n \na.Start slowly in dominant hand (which is used for writing) \nb. Occurs at night if you sleep with your wrist bent \n \nAs symptoms get worse, start paying attention to: \n \na) Tingling, pain, or weakness with certain activities, such as driving or holding a telephone \nb) Difficulty gripping or holding small objects \nc) Feeling like your fingers are swollen when they are not \n \nCome on, do a consultation with a Neurologist who is experienced in treating patients according to their conditions at Hermina Kemayoran General Hospital. Do routine medical check-ups and adopt a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced nutritious diet, getting enough rest, and exercising regularly to keep your heart healthy. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Banyumanik<\/a><\/li>
- 20 November 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
CARE OF HEART PATIENTS AT HOME<\/a><\/h3>
A heart attack is a serious heart disorder when the heart muscle doesn't get blood flow. This condition will interfere with the function of the heart in flowing blood throughout the body. Heart attacks can cause death if not treated immediately.\nSymptoms that sufferers of a heart attack can feel are chest pain, shortness of breath or heavy breathing, dizziness, anxiety, cold sweat, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. However, there are also heart attack sufferers who experience no symptoms and immediately experience sudden cardiac arrest.\nA severe or late heart attack can cause several dangerous complications. These complications include heart rhythm disturbances or arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and cardiac arrest. \n\n Here are tips on caring for heart patients at home:\n\n1. Regulate food intake\n\n Consume more fish\n\n Consumption of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and nuts\n\n Choose the right fat. Reduce consumption of unsaturated fats and don't consume more than 7-10 percent saturated fats (butter, fried foods, sweet foods, and salad dressings). If you want to add fat, choose a fat that is high in monounsaturated fat or polyunsaturated fat ( for example canola oil, olive oil, or peanut oil).\n\nGet energy by increasing your intake of complex carbohydrates and reducing sugar, carbonated drinks, and sweet foods or drinks.\n\n Less salt, more water\n\n2. Exercise is highly recommended, but don't just choose\n\nAvoid competitive sports such as running, football, basketball, tennis or badminton.\n\nTypes of exercise that can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease are walking, jogging, cycling and swimming. Do exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes to an hour\n\n3. Continue to monitor the course of treatment by routinely taking medication and checking with your doctor\n\n4. Quit smoking\n\n5. Control blood pressure\n\n6. Control cholesterol levels Too much bad cholesterol, aka low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can increase the risk of heart disease.\n\n7. Check for diabetes Diabetes is known to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.\n\n8. Control stress levels\n\nHeart disease is a serious condition. For some people with heart disease, this is a condition that is difficult to accept. Give them support. Immediately take them to the emergency room if this happens:\n\n Chest pain (angina)\n\n Tension or feeling of pressure in the arms, neck, jaw, or stomach\n\n Shortness of breath or shortness of breath Dizziness, weakness, or fainting\n\n Pale and sweaty\n\n Fast or irregular heartbeat\n\n Nausea and/or vomiting\n\n Swelling or pain in the legs\n\n Sudden fatigue \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Balikpapan<\/a><\/li>
- 01 November 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Don't Underestimate Heart Rhythm Disorders<\/a><\/h3>
Arrhythmia is a health disorder that we often encounter. This condition is characterized by either a faster or slower heart rate, which is generally harmless. However, if the heart rate has started to feel unusual, and shows symptoms that interfere with our daily activities, it can be fatal to cause sudden death. \n\n Arrhythmias cause the heart rate to be faster or slower than normal (60-100 beats per minute), sometimes even irregular heartbeats. You can detect this heart rate abnormality by counting the heart rate in the pulse at the wrist or around the neck. \n\n \n\n There are several types of arrhythmias that are often encountered, namely: \n\n Atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats faster or slower but irregularly. This condition is one of the causes of stroke \n\n Supraventricular tachycardia, which is a condition in which the heart beats very fast, so sufferers often complain of chest pain and shortness of breath. \n\n Bradycardia, which is a condition where the heart rate is < 50 beats per minute, the cause of bradycardia can be caused by a disturbance in the conduct of impulses from the atrio-ventricular (AV-Block) or due to a disturbance in the sinus node (sick sinus syndrome) so that the heart rate is irregular and can lead to heart failure. cause fainting. \n\n Premature Heart Rate, which is a condition when there is an additional heart rate outside the regular / normal heart rate. \n\n \n\n Some of the symptoms of arrhythmias that are important to know are: \n\n Palpitations (palpitations), the sensation that is felt when the heart is beating fast \n\n -Dizzy \n\n -Chest pain or discomfort in the chest \n\n -Faint \n\n -Shortness of breath or shortness of breath \n\n -Easy to get tired \n\n \n\n If Herminas, feels a condition that leads to a heart rhythm disorder, then there are several tests that can be done, such as an EKG, an echocardiogram to an electrophysiology study to help establish the diagnosis, determine the cause and the therapy that will be undertaken. Prompt and appropriate treatment can make this disorder more quickly cured or controlled. Hermina Hospital Balikpapan has medical equipment and a cardiologist who has the competence to provide therapy for heart disorders. Wrong healthy from Hermina Hospital Balikpapan \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 28 October 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
For Kids With Kidney Disease, What's causing chronic kidney disease in children?<\/a><\/h3>
When it comes to children's health, many of us, parents, nutritionists, pediatricians, have a predisposition towards obesity and heart-related diseases. Kidney function is also important for maintaining a healthy body and it is important for parents to monitor their children's kidney function. Thus, it is important to raise awareness towards kidney disease that children are prone to suffer from, which can affect millions of people around the world, including young children, who may be at risk for kidney disorders/diseases at an early age. \n\n When parents know that their child are at risk of having kidney disease, they may wonder what they can do to prevent it. However, in most cases, it is not yet known if child will develop kidney disease and usually nothing can be done to stop it. Focusing on what can be done now, such as getting the right treatment, following the doctor's advice, working with the child's health team and learning about the disease, are the best ways to help your child once the diagnosis is made. \n\n The kidneys are made up of millions of tiny filtering units called nephrons and are located just below the ribs on either side of the spine. Kidneys clean the blood, maintain a balance of salt and water, and help to regulate blood pressure and red blood cells. The extra fluid and waste that the kidneys remove from the blood are passed to the bladder and then out of the body as urine. \n\n There are many types of kidney disease that affect children. Some are temporary and treatable. Other forms of kidney disease are long-term and can affect a child's growth, development, and psychosocial/educational achievement. \n\n Various kidney diseases include: \n\n 1. Congenital abnormalities or birth defects, such as having a kidney that is not properly formed, one kidney, a kidney with reduced function, or a kidney that doesn't drain properly into the bladder \n\n 2. Polycystic kidney disease and Alport's syndrome, examples of hereditary kidney disease, which means it runs in the family such as Lupus, vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels), uncontrolled hypertension, and diabetes, which are considered as systemic kidney disease \n\n 3. Kidney filtering disorders and nephrotic syndrome, conditions that cause protein to leak into the urine \n\n Acute kidney disease can be caused by: \n\n \n Lack of blood flow to the kidneys for a period of time, such as due to blood loss, surgery, or shock \n Blockage in the urinary tract \n Taking drugs that can cause kidney problems (nephrotoxic drug) \n Any condition that can slow or block oxygen and blood to the kidneys, such as cardiac arrest \n Hemolytic uremic syndrome. It is usually caused by an E.coli infection. Kidney failure develops because of the blockage at tiny structures and blood vessels in the kidneys. \n Glomerulonephritis. This is a type of kidney disease that occurs in the part of the kidney called the glomeruli. Glomeruli become inflamed and impair kidneys function of filtrating. \n \n\n If your child has mild symptoms of kidney disease, consult to your doctor immediately to get relevant advice regarding the possibility of early preventive treatment. \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 27 October 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Can e-cigarettes cause popcorn lung?<\/a><\/h3>
Both Smoking and Vaping made people inhales smoke into their body. With traditional cigarretes, people inhales the smoke from the tobbacos. Vaping in the other hands, people inhales the liquid or vape juice that has been transform into smoke. Since vaping popularity increases, the term ‘popcorn lung’ is became this common topic that came out when we talk about Obstruction in the lung. \n\n So what is popcorn lung? \n\n Bronchiolitis Obliterans, its medical name, if you want to try asking you physician about this. BO could occur due to many chemicals exposure to your lung and causes inflammation and obstruction in someone’s bronchiole’s. The Scar tissue in the lung because of that process will then disturbing the function of the lung. The symptoms are very similar to COPD ( chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease), although bronchiolitis could happen in 2-8 weeks while COPD would need years or even decades for it to evolve. \n\n The main symptoms of bronchiolitis: \n\n \n Cough \n Trouble breathing \n Activity Tolerance decrease \n Wheeze \n Fatigue \n \n\n Although popcorn lung is a very rare disease, the early symptom is also very similar to the common cold. In a few weeks and months to come, it slowly evolving itself and make the people who had it worsen during time. If it not treated well and carefully, it can cause death due to respiratory failure. \n\n There is currently no specific medication to treat popcorn lung, but there are some medications that can be used to slowing down the evolution and process of the popcorn lung. According to its cause, Popcorn lung can be treated with antibiotic, immunosuppressant agent, and corticosteroid. Therapy to its symptoms such as cough and flu like syndrome, can also help. In severe and advanced cases, lung transplantation may be needed. \n\n Diagnosis popcorn lung has its difficulties. Although CT Scan dan Lung Function test can give us a bigger picture, the only test that can be counted to make a diagnose to Bronchiolitis is by lung biopsy through surgery. In some cases, few samples needed to be taken for diagnoses purposes. \n\n Start caring dan look after your lung condition early. You can start doing simple steps, like : \n\n \n Avoid using traditional or modern ciggaretes, both as an active user or a passive user. \n Avoid further infalmattion if you can \n Listen to your health provider advice \n Always using extra personal protective equipment \n \n\n Make sure to contact your health provider if there are symptoms and in a bad condition. It can be treated and reducing the chance of having further damage in your lung. \n\n If you have other chronic illness, maybe joining a support group will help. Sometimes sharing with people who had the same feeling brings out answers and perspective you didn’t know exists. A support group can be anyone, including caregiver, friend, or even family. The Right Time to Meet with a Pulmonologist, You can see a pulmonologist after receiving direction or referral from a general practitioner. In addition, you can also consult a pulmonologist if you experience some symptoms related to respiratory disorders, such as a severe or chronic cough. Coughing up blood Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Weight loss for no apparent reason. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Bogor<\/a><\/li>
- 29 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Come on, do you know what coronary heart disease is?<\/a><\/h3>
Coronary Heart Disease or commonly abbreviated as CHD is a disorder of heart function due to a lack of blood in the heart muscle due to a blockage or narrowing that occurs in the coronary arteries due to damage to the lining of the blood vessel walls (atherosclerosis). \n\n Coronary arteries are coronary arteries that carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart. These coronary arteries branch from the aorta (large blood vessel). There are two types of coronary arteries, namely the left coronary artery and the right coronary artery. \n\n The left main coronary artery serves to drain blood to the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. Meanwhile, the right artery serves to drain blood to the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart. The accumulation of fat in the coronary arteries causes the narrowing and thickening of the coronary arteries. This condition causes the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart to be reduced so that it can cause symptoms called coronary heart disease. \n\n \n\n CHD Causes and Symptoms \n\n Coronary heart disease can occur when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Many factors can increase the risk of this happening, including having an unhealthy diet, smoking, or suffering from certain diseases, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, heredity, unhealthy diet, and excessive alcohol consumption. \n\n The symptoms felt are complaints of discomfort in the chest or chest pain (angina) that lasts for more than 20 minutes at rest or during activities, accompanied by symptoms of chills or other symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and weakness. \n\n • Chest pressure \n\n • Chest pain \n\n • Chest heaviness \n\n • Nausea or heartburn \n\n • Cold sweat and burning sensation \n\n \n\n Prevention and Treatment \n\n To overcome coronary heart disease (CHD), doctors can prescribe drugs for sufferers. However, if the drug is not effective, it will be continued with surgery. \n\n Coronary heart disease can be prevented by implementing a healthy lifestyle, among other things, by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. Furthermore, it is mandatory to have your health condition checked with a doctor on a regular basis. \n\n Therefore, you should routinely carry out health checks such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at the nearest health care facility. And do not forget to adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent coronary heart disease. Immediately contact the health officer if Sahabat Hermina experiences symptoms of coronary heart disease so that she can immediately get the right treatment from health workers. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>"); $('#div_next_link').html(" <\/a><\/span>");
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