Author: Saroj Kumari

What is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe the complaint of painful cramps that generally occur during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common menstrual-related problems complained of. Women who experience primary dysmenorrhea have abnormal uterine contractions. This is due to a chemical imbalance in the body. For example, the chemical prostaglandin that controls uterine contractions. Meanwhile, secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by other medical conditions, one of which is endometriosis. This condition occurs because endometrial tissue is implanted outside the uterus. Endometriosis can cause internal bleeding, infection, and pelvic pain. Symptoms of Dysmenorrhea Actually, the symptoms of…

Dislocation Dislocation is a bone problem in the form of a bone shifting from the joint or its proper position. Dislocation can occur in any joint, but the most common are the shoulder, finger, elbow, knee, and hip joints. Joints that have experienced dislocation have a greater risk factor for experiencing repeated dislocation. Dislocations usually involve the larger joints of the body. The temporary injury that occurs can damage and disable the joint. Not only that, sudden and severe pain and swelling can also occur. This problem requires immediate medical attention to return the bone to its correct position. Symptoms…

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes problems with reading, writing, and spelling. This learning disorder is a neurological disorder of the brain stem, the part of the brain that processes language. However, this problem has nothing to do with a person’s intelligence, as long as it is managed and handled well. Dyslexia is not only experienced by children but also adults and is a lifelong problem. Dyslexia that occurs throughout life can be a challenge for sufferers every day. The good news is that there is a lot of support available to improve their reading and…

What is Dysentery? Dysentery is an inflammation and infection of the intestines, resulting in diarrhea containing blood or mucus. Other possible symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. This condition can occur as a result of bacterial or parasitic infections. These infections usually spread as a result of poor hygiene or sanitation. Dysentery is divided into two types, namely: Bacillary dysentery or shigellosis, which is caused by infection with the Shigella bacteria. Amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis is caused by infection with Entamoeba histolytica. Symptoms of Dysentery Symptoms may appear 1-3 days after infection. In some people, symptoms take longer…

Dysphagia Dysphagia is a condition that makes sufferers have difficulty swallowing. This condition can make sufferers take a long time and extra effort to swallow. Painful feelings when swallowing can also be felt to the point of making it impossible to swallow. In most cases, dysphagia can also cause a person’s appetite to decrease, even being lazy to eat food. As a result, the body does not get enough nutrition. Do not underestimate this condition, because if it occurs for a long time, it can indicate a serious medical condition and requires further treatment. Symptoms of Dysphagia Under normal circumstances,…