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Some internal diseases that need to be recognized

You may still often wonder what exactly is meant by internal medicine, so that requires the treatment of a specialist in internal medicine, and what are examples of the disease. Come on, find out more here. Internal medicine is an medical specialty for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in adults. Medical conditions or diseases that are included in the medical specialty of internal medicine will be handled by a specialist in internal medicine or also called an internist. Internal medicine specialists have comprehensive knowledge and competence regarding medical management of diseases that affect more serious organs of the body. According to the regulations of the Indonesian Medical Council, specialists in disease play a role in handling various health problems and improving the quality of public health of adolescents to adulthood in the field of internal medicine. Specialist Doctors Specialists in internal medicine can refer or recommend patients to the subspecia...

Don't Let LDL Cholesterol Exceed Normal Limits

LDL cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, known as bad cholesterol because it has a bad influence on health. Do not let the LDL cholesterol level in the body be too much, because it can increase artery disease. Cholesterol is a fat or lipid compound. Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream with the help of protein. Cholesterol levels in the blood can be identified through blood tests, both LDL cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Increase the risk of disease The human body needs cholesterol in order to function normally. Cholesterol has benefits for the body that is to launch the digestive system, form hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterol can be obtained from food and some of it is produced in the liver. Cholesterol cannot dissolve in the blood so protein in the form of lipoprotein is responsible for carrying cholesterol to various parts of the body and throwing it out. HDL cholesterol is also called good cholesterol. HDL will carry excessive chol...

Alkaline Diet, Know the Healthy Benefits and How to Do It Here

The alkaline diet is claimed to help you lose weight, slow down aging, and help control chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. Is that claim true? Check out the following review. Alkaline diet or acid-base diet is a diet method with dietary regulation to balance the pH in the body, i.e. by consuming more alkaline foods (bases) every day. The basic theory of an alkaline diet is that the body is susceptible to illness if it consumes acidic foods. The theory of the alkaline diet states that foods that are acidic such as meat, wheat, refined sugar, and processed foods will trigger the body to produce acids that are not good for health. Conversely, foods that are alkaline or alkaline are considered as protective, and by emphasizing diet with alkaline foods can maintain body health. How to do an Alkaline Diet The alkaline diet is carried out by regulating the recommended diet, which is 70% alkaline food, and 30% acidic food every day. As for foods that produce b...

Recognize the Various Causes of Sleep Difficult Babies

The cause of insomnia is often related to health problems. Such as nasal congestion, reflux, ear infections, pain due to teething, and sleep apnea (sleep apnea). Newborns usually sleep about 16-17 hours a day, but in one sleep only 1-2 hours and then woke up. At the age of 6 months and over, babies need a total sleep time of around 12-16 hours per day. At this age, babies often wake up for a few minutes, then go back to sleep. He or she might also take more naps than sleep at night. Cause Infants Sleepless Here are some health problems that cause sleeplessness in infants, including: Nasal congestion Actually this condition is a sign of the body's resistance to germs. However, this condition can interfere if the mucus in the little nose is too much so that it makes it difficult to breathe. Overcome nasal congestion in the baby by blowing snot, for example by sucking the baby snot using a pipette and giving the Little Steam warm water. Reflux Reflux or spit up is marked w...

Excessive Anxiety, Recognize Symptoms And How To Effectively Overcome It

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It is normal, when someone feels anxious in his life when facing a situation or even when making an important decision. However, you need to be aware of the adverse effects of mental disorders in the form of excessive anxiety that involves excessive and disturbing fear and worry. With proper handling, a person can manage these feelings and return to living a normal life. Excessive anxiety is a severe level of anxiety disorder where a person often experiences excessive worry and fear constantly. Over time, this anxiety disorder can get worse and have a negative impact on a person's life, such as disruption of daily activities, decreased performance or ability to learn, and can even worsen a person's personal relationships. Anxiety disorders consist of several types, namely panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorders, and phobias or excessive fear of something, for example at height. Recognize the Symptoms of ...