Author: Saroj Kumari

Ascariasis is a type of infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides or roundworms. This worm is a parasite that uses the human body as a host for growth from larvae or eggs to adult worms. In the human body, adult roundworms that reproduce can be up to more than 30 centimeters long. Ascariasis is also recorded as one of the most common worm infections worldwide. Unfortunately, most people who are infected have a mild case without symptoms. However, heavy infestations can cause serious symptoms and complications. Ascariasis occurs most frequently in children in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in areas…

Asphyxia is a condition where the oxygen level in the body decreases. If not treated immediately, this condition can cause loss of consciousness, brain injury, or death. Asphyxia can occur during labor. This is also called birth asphyxia or perinatal asphyxia. In this case, blood flow or oxygen to the fetus is insufficient. Perinatal asphyxia can occur before, during, or after labor. However, most cases occur during the labor process. Symptoms of Asphyxia Common symptoms of asphyxia include: Hoarse voice. Sore throat. Difficulty swallowing. Hard to breathe. Hyperventilation. Worsening of existing asthma. Emergency. Poor concentration. Headache. Blurred or reduced vision.…

What is Exclusive Breast Milk?  Exclusive breastfeeding refers to giving breast milk as the sole source of nutrition for a baby, without giving any other food or drink for the first six months of life. In practice, exclusive breastfeeding means that the baby is only given breast milk, either directly from the mother’s breast or by using a breast pump to give it in bottle form. No formula, juice, water, or other foods are given to the baby during this period. When is exclusive breastfeeding given to the baby? Exclusive breastfeeding is given during the first 6 months of the…

Ascites is an abnormal condition in which the abdominal cavity is filled with excess fluid. Under normal conditions, there should be no fluid in the abdominal cavity or at least 20 milliliters or less in women. When the amount of fluid exceeds 25 milliliters, a person will appear bloated and swollen in the abdominal area. The word ascites itself comes from the Latin word Askos which means bag or sack. The most common cause is cirrhosis of the liver. In addition, it can also come from malignancy and infection, such as tuberculosis, pancreatitis, heart failure, kidney failure, or blockage of the liver…

What is Asthma? Asthma is a lung problem that makes sufferers have difficulty breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the respiratory tract. Not only does it cause difficulty breathing, asthma also causes other symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and chest pain. The respiratory tract of people with asthma is more sensitive than that of people without asthma. When the lungs are irritated by triggers (cigarette smoke, dust, animal hair, etc.), the muscles of the sufferer’s respiratory tract become stiff and narrow. Asthma Symptoms A person who suffers from asthma can experience various symptoms, such as: Chest tightness; Cough, especially…