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Diabetes     Diabetes is a long-standing or chronic disease and is characterized by blood sugar (glucose) levels that are high or above normal values. Glucose that accumulates in the blood due to not being absorbed by the body's cells properly can cause various organ disorders. If diabetes is not properly controlled, various complications can occur that endanger the lives of sufferers. Glucose is the main energy source for cells of the human body. Blood sugar levels are controlled by the hormone insulin which is produced by the pancreas, which is an organ that is located behind the stomach. In diabetics, the pancreas is unable to produce insulin according to the body's needs. Without insulin, the body's cells cannot absorb and process glucose into energy. Types of Diabetes In general, diabetes is divided into two types, namely type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs because the patient's immune system attacks and destroys pancreatic cells that pro...

Definition of heartburn     Heartburn or dyspepsia is a symptom of a disease in the form of pain and heat in the stomach that occurs due to a number of conditions. These include open sores on the inner lining of the stomach (stomach ulcers), Helicobacter pylori bacterial infections, side effects of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and stress. Most heartburn is mild and can be treated without the need to consult a doctor. However, see a doctor immediately if heartburn persists or is accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, difficulty swallowing, and weight loss without cause. Patients with stomach ulcers aged 55 years and over are also advised to immediately see a doctor if the above symptoms appear. Heartburn is generally treated with drug therapy. Some types of drugs prescribed by doctors to treat this condition are antacids, H2 receptor antagonists (H2RA), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), antibiotics, prokinetics, and antidepressant drugs. ...

Definition of a heart attack Heart attack is a condition that occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked. This is an emergency medical condition that is usually caused by blood clots or buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other elements. Disruption of blood flow to the heart can damage or destroy the heart muscle and can be fatal. In the medical world, a heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. The following are symptoms that may occur in people with heart attacks. - Hard to breathe. - Pain or pain in the chest. - Feeling weak and dizzy. - Very nervous or anxious. Heart attack does not depend on the severity of the chest pain felt. Chest pain that is felt does not necessarily occur in all people who feel heart disease. Sometimes the pain is mild and misinterpreted as a normal digestive disorder, such as stomach pain ( ulcer ). Conversely, not all chest pain is a result of a heart attack. Therefore, it is important for us to always be aware of these s...

Stroke is a condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted or reduced due to blockage (ischemic stroke) or rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Without blood, the brain will not get oxygen and nutrients, so cells in some areas of the brain will die. This condition causes the body parts that are controlled by damaged areas of the brain to not function properly. Stroke is a medical emergency because brain cells can die in just minutes. Quick handling measures can minimize the level of brain damage and possible complications. According to basic health research conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2013, there were more than 2 million people in Indonesia, or 12 out of 1,000 residents, suffering strokes with the largest percentage coming from the province of South Sulawesi. In addition, stroke is also the number 1 killer in Indonesia, more than 15% of deaths in Indonesia are caused by strokes. Ischemic stroke has a more frequent occurre...

Atherosclerosis is a narrowing and thickening of the arteries due to plaque buildup on the arterial wall. Plaque buildup occurs when the cell layer on the inner wall of the artery (endothelium) is in charge of maintaining a smooth flow of blood. The plaque that causes atherosclerosis consists of cholesterol, fat substances, calcium, and fibrin (substances in the blood). Plaques can be carried by the bloodstream to cause blockages, or form blood clots on the surface of the plaque. This causes the circulation of blood and oxygen from the arteries to the body's organs to be blocked. Although classified as a heart disorder, atherosclerosis can actually occur in arteries in any part of the body, such as the brain, kidneys, or legs, and can trigger health problems in these parts. The occurrence of atherosclerosis can start from childhood and develop slowly. Harmful symptoms only appear when the patient's age reaches 50 or 60 years. However, this disease can be avoided and o...

Treatment depends on the type of heart disease experienced by the patient. For example, in heart disease caused by an infection, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. In general, the methods for treating heart disease include: - Changes in lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease from worsening. Some ways that can be done, among others, by doing light exercise 30 minutes a day, eating low-fat and low-sodium foods, quitting smoking, and limiting consumption of alcoholic beverages. - Drugs. Drugs used to treat heart disease depend on the type of heart disease itself. Some classes of drugs commonly used in the treatment of heart disease include: - ACE inhibitors - function to prevent the body from producing angiotensin so that it lowers blood pressure. Examples are captopril and ramipril. - Angiotensin II receptor blockers - work by inhibiting the effects of angiotensin so that it lowers blood pressure. For example losartan. - Anticoagulants - functio...

Blognewsdoctor , Coronary angioplasty is a procedure to open a blockage or narrowing of the heart arteries. After deciding on angioplasty, the life expectancy of someone who has been there or can risk an attack can increase and the risk for a subsequent heart attack can be reduced. Angioplasty tries to increase blood flow to the heart. This method is done by inserting and inflating a small balloon in the part of the blocked blood vessel to help facilitate the channel. This procedure really includes general treatment of heart disease , especially in patients over 65 years. Angioplasty is often combined with the placement of a small wire tube called a stent or ring. Some types of rings are coated with drugs that will help keep blood flow in the arteries open. The ring installation aims to open the blood vessel walls and prevent them from re-narrowing. The Role of Angioplasty In general, angioplasty is a procedure performed to treat the following health problems. Atheroscle...