Can Lupus Patients Fast?

Can Lupus Patients Fast? - Hello, healthy friend! Have you ever heard of lupus? Lupus is a chronic inflammation caused by the immune system or the body's immune system that attacks the cells, tissues, and organs of the body itself. Lupus can attack various parts and organs of the body such as skin, joints, blood cells, kidneys, lungs, heart, brain, and spinal cord. Under normal conditions, the immune system will protect the body from infection. But, in people with lupus the immune system attacks the body itself.

Currently, Muslims are conducting worship in the month of Ramadan. Healthy friends must be wondering, can lupus sufferers fast? Come on, find out!
Did you know that people with lupus are advised to  fast ? Triggers for recurrence of lupus are increased immunity or the immune system in the body. At the time of fasting, the immune system will decrease, so that people with lupus will feel their bodies healthier and fit.

Come on, know tips for fasting for people with lupus!

• Avoid consuming foods high in salt

Foods that are high in salt increase the risk of developing hypertension and heart disease. Therefore, limiting salty foods and sources of sodium is one important point. Alternatively, to add flavor to food, replace salt with garlic or pepper. Other ingredients such as lemons and various spices are also not too great in delicating food.

• Eating iron-rich foods

Lupus patients are advised to increase their intake of iron- rich foods   such as green vegetables, beef liver and fish. This is to reduce the symptoms of anemia that often afflicts lupus sufferers.

• Increase fish consumption!

Fish is a food ingredient that is rich in omega 3. Omega 3 in fish contains natural anti-inflammatory substances that are very beneficial for people with lupus because it can reduce swelling or inflammation caused by the disease.

• Not excessive activity

During fasting, lupus sufferers are encouraged to do daily activities in a relaxed and not excessive way. If possible, reduce the activity and multiply rest. This is because the duration of rest is very important in order to maintain the stability of the body of lupus sufferers. If the pattern of rest fails to be obtained, it can reduce the health of people with lupus when fasting.

Well, now healthy friends aren't curious anymore about fasting for lupus sufferers? Don't forget to share this information with your family and friends! Happy fasting.

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Types of hepatitis that you should know and how it is spread

Types of hepatitis that you should know and how it is spread - Hello, Healthy Friend! Have you ever heard of hepatitis? Hepatitis is one of the public health problems in the world, including in Indonesia, so that on July 28 is designated as World Hepatitis Day. Hepatitis is a contagious disease, therefore we need to be careful of various types of sources of the spread of this hepatitis virus.

The disease caused by this virus apparently has several types and ways of transmission. Let's find out!

1. Hepatitis A
This type of hepatitis is caused by the Hepatitis A virus which is spread by oral fecal means . A person can get it through consumption of contaminated water, raw or uncooked food, poor sanitation, and low personal hygiene . Generally this virus does not cause serious effects, it's just a headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and without causing sequelae. But you have to be careful, healthy friend!

2. Hepatitis B
This disease is the most serious liver infection problem in the world. The hepatitis B virus that infects a patient's body can attack and damage the liver. Do you know healthy friends? 1 in 3 people in the world have been infected with this dangerous virus and every year 1 million people die from hepatitis B. Transmission can occur during labor, blood transfusions, contaminated needles, tattoos, and organ transplants.

3. Hepatitis C
The disease caused by the hepatitis C virus is the main cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. Risk factors for transmission include blood transfusion, syringes, organ transplants, pregnant women to the fetus, and sex. Data from WHO (2017) states that 71 million people in the world suffer from chronic hepatitis C.

4. Hepatitis D
The disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (delta) is the most rare but most dangerous. This virus requires the hepatitis B virus to multiply so that this disease is only possible for people who have previously had hepatitis B. This type of virus is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids such as the blood of someone who has been infected. The only way to avoid contracting this disease is to get a hepatitis B vaccine.

6. Hepatitis E
Formerly the disease caused by the hepatitis E virus is known as Hepatitis Non A-Non B. Transmission via oral fecal which is basically through contaminated water. Symptoms of this disease are not much different from other types of hepatitis.

Well, apparently there are five types of hepatitis . The most important thing is that Healthy Friends should stay away from things that make transmission easier. Keep you personal hygiene !

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Syphilis There are Stadiums, Here are the Explanations!

Syphilis There are Stadiums, Here are the Explanations! - Hello, Healthy Friend! Sexual intercourse is a biological human need. But in fulfillment many people who do it the wrong way even at risk. This risky sexual relationship can be a medium of transmission of various sexually transmitted diseases, both those caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Well, one of the most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people suffer from is syphilis or the lion king.

What caused it?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . This bacterium is a spirochete bacterium with high motility measuring 0.1-0.2 μm in diameter and length of 6-20 μm. This can be observed microscopically by coloring or by using a dark field microscope. While the pathogenicity of Treponema pallidum is  still not fully known.

Mode of transmission

Syphilis is transmitted through sexual contact with other syphilis sufferers. In addition, changing partners and having risky sex (unprotected sex and sharing sex toys) can also increase the chances of contracting the disease. So , far away yes Healthy Friends of these things!

What symptoms are seen in syphilis sufferers?

People who suffer from syphilis show different symptoms. This depends on the severity or stage through. Well, here is the explanation!

• Stadium Primer

Primary stage of syphilis occurs about 3-4 weeks after a person is infected with the bacterium Treponema pallidum . Initially there appeared a small round sphere called a chancre which  didn't cause any pain at all, but it was still contagious, yeah Healthy Friend! These symptoms can appear anywhere where the bacteria enter the body, such as in the mouth, genitals, or rectum.

• Stage Seconds

At this stage, the symptoms that appear are already starting to develop and cause the sufferer to experience pain. Common symptoms such as skin rashes and sore throat. This rash doesn't feel itchy and is usually found in the palms and soles of the feet, but can occur in other parts of the body. Other symptoms of this stage are headache, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, fever, weight loss, hair loss, and joint pain.

• Stage Let

The latent stage is hidden when the primary and secondary symptoms are gone, and no other symptoms are seen. But, it must remain vigilant because the actual bacteria still remain in the body. This stage can last for years before developing into tertiary syphilis.

• Tertiary Stadium

Tertiary syphilis can reappear after years of initial infection. This tertiary syphilis can be life threatening! At this stage, syphilis can cause blindness, deafness, psychiatric illness, memory loss, destruction of bone tissue, nerve disorders, stroke, meningitis, heart disease, and neurosyphilis which is an infection of the brain or spinal cord.

Well, it turns out syphilis is not as simple as an ordinary infectious disease, Healthy Friend! This disease can reappear even after many years the sufferer does not show symptoms anymore. So , far away from this healthy friend from sexually transmitted diseases!

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Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease that is difficult to recognize

Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease that is difficult to recognize - Hello Healthy Friend! Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have become a health threat for everyone. More than 1 million people are infected with this disease every day. This disease is highly contagious, especially for people who have risky sexual behavior. The types of PMS are also very diverse, well this time we will discuss one of the PMS namely chlamydia.

Chlamydia is an infectious disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacterial infection and can spread easily through vaginal, oral, and anal sex. Chlamydia can affect infections in various parts of the body, such as urinary tract infections, cervix, rectum, throat and eyes.

How is the contagion?

Chlamydia (chlamydia) is caused by bacteria that are transmitted through unprotected sex in the vagina, mouth or rectum. Pregnant women can also transmit chlamydia to the fetus at birth which causes serious eye and lung infections in the baby. Unfortunately, if someone suffers from chlamydia, then he will be more at risk of contracting and transmitting HIV. So, be careful, healthy friend with this infection!

What are the signs and symptoms?

Healthy Friends Need to know that most women with chlamydia do not feel the slightest signs. But the following things need to be aware of, namely: burning or pain when passing urine, abnormal fluid coming out of the vagina, pain in the lower abdomen, pain during sexual intercourse, and bleeding that is not normal or spotting between the time menstruation. If Healthy Friends experiences these symptoms, it would be nice if immediately checked with the nearest health care facility.

In men, special symptoms rarely appear. Even men who have chlamydia feel just fine. But, there are some signs that need attention, such as: the presence of vaginal discharge or yellow discharge from the penis, burning or pain when passing urine, and irritation and pain around the urethra. Without immediate treatment, men infected with this disease can suffer from infections of the prostate, epididymis, even at risk of infertility. Dangerous right?

How is the treatment?

Antibiotics can eradicate the bacteria that causes chlamydia easily. But, patients must spend antibiotics as prescribed, because if not, the bacteria will be resistant and difficult to cure. In addition there are restrictions on Healthy Friends too, such as avoiding alcohol consumption because it causes drugs not to work properly. Do not engage in unsafe sex during treatment because it can transmit and worsen symptoms of the disease.

Well, that's about chlamydia that Healthy Friends need to know. Although it can be treated, but it would be nice for us to stay away from this disease. Remember, prevention is better than cure!

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Is Sex Education Important for Your Child?

Is Sex Education Important for Your Child? - Healthy Friend,  discuss sex education with your child, will definitely build an awkward atmosphere. You are among the confused parents when your child starts asking questions about sex from your child.

For some people, talking about sex education is still considered taboo, you know! Though this education is very important for your child, so that later they can be careful with the dangerous treatments they can receive, such as sexual harassment. Well, so it's not awkward when discussing this with your child, let's see the tips! Let's c heck it out!

Parents as teachers

Yep, parents are a major factor in early childhood education. Parents should be close to your child. With this closeness, they will feel comfortable and ask everything that makes him curious.

As a parent, you must be able to answer what he asked. In addition, parents should be the most familiar with the nature of the child. Therefore,  parents are the right teachers to provide sex education at an early age.

Choose a comfortable place

When going to discuss or answer questions from your child about sex, you must choose a comfortable place like home. It is intended that you do not feel disturbed by the crowd around.

In addition, your child can also be free to ask what is on his mind. When explaining, you can also play music so that the atmosphere that is awkward is awkward. Playing an animated video about sex education, is also one of the things you can try! This animation will make it easier for your child to understand.

Use light language

One of the important things when answering your child's question is, answer honestly with mild language. But, you don't have to explain it in detail, because this will make your child confused. For example,  explaining about the organs owned by humans and their functions is enough, you know. Do not forget to insert aspects of religion in explaining it, so that your child knows the limits.

So, from now on parents should be able to explain the importance of sex education, yes! No need to explain it in detail, just explain about the human organ, its function, and the limits that your child should pay attention to. Parental sensitivity to the child, is also very necessary, so they want to tell everything they experienced.

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Cervical Cancer is transmitted through the Toilet, Really?

Cervical Cancer is transmitted through the Toilet, Really? - cervical cancer or cervical cancer is the number 2 disease most suffered by Indonesian women after breast cancer. Yep, this disease attacks many women at productive age, which is 35-64 years.
At least, there are 15,000 women in Indonesia who are infected with this disease every year. Then is this cancer contagious? How is the transmission? And how to prevent it? Come, see the following article.

The cause,
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that can be transmitted. Yep, this disease is different from other types, because the cause is a virus. As many as 99% of the causes of disease are viruses, so they can be contagious. The virus in question is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

HPV infection can cause damage to cells on the surface of the cervix and cause cancer. This virus infection does not have a specific mark. Even this virus can stay for dozens of years, until it shows symptoms of cancer. If symptoms have appeared, usually the stage of cancer is advanced and tends to be more difficult to cure.

Transmission of HPV through the toilet

Usually, the virus that causes this disease can be transmitted through sexual contact. Both men and women can be carriers ( carrier ) virus. Although this disease only attacks women.

Cases of HPV transmission through toilet use are very rare. But, that does not mean you can be free to use a dirty toilet, yes! Always keep the toilet clean to reduce transmission of other diseases.

Then what should I do, how to prevent it?

• Get the HPV vaccine

Usually, this vaccine is given to young women ages 11-12 who have never had sex. This vaccine can be given to women who are already sexually active, but it needs to be ensured that there is no HPV virus developing in their bodies. If you have infected the HPV virus, then this vaccine will be in vain. This vaccine is given several times in stages according to age.

• Perform routine early detection

There are several methods to detect this disease early . Usually in Indonesia using the method of Pap smear , IVA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid) or HPV DNA. You can do these three methods at the nearest laboratory (Pap smear, VIA, HPV DNA) or at the health center (Pap smear, IVA).

IVA has the most affordable price (IDR 10,000-25,000) or sometimes it is even free if done at the Puskesmas. Basically, the early detection method looks at the possibility of irregularities in the cervix. This disease can be easily prevented before it becomes cancerous. If this irregularity is overcome immediately, then someone will be free from this disease.

• Loyal to one spouse

Transmission of HPV occurs during sexual intercourse, so someone with multiple partners will be more likely to contract HPV. A man who is not loyal, it is possible to transmit HPV to his wife at home, and vice versa.

Well, Healthy Friends, that's some brief description of cervical cancer . So, even though it is caused by a virus, this disease is not transmitted through toilets, yes! Even so, keep doing this disease prevention with HPV vaccine, routinely detect early, and maintain loyalty to partners.

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What Must Be Considered Before Having Children?

What Must Be Considered Before Having Children? - Hello, Healthy Friend! Having lots of children is said to be a good fortune, although there are those who choose just two children. The decision to have children is entirely in the hands of a married couple (couples). But, it should not be arbitrary also in determining the number of children desired. The more children, the more responsibilities that must be assumed. So many things must be considered carefully before having children.

Husband and wife compromise
Each party certainly has the number of children of their dreams. Maybe you have always dreamed of having many children, but couples only want to have one or a maximum of two. Discussing the desired number of children actually needs to be done before deciding to get married. Because the differences in principles in having children rarely cause disputes between couples. So, you  have to say it heart-to-heart first!

Husband's age and health
If a woman's reproductive age has an "expiration" marked by menopause, then not with men. Men can still continue to produce healthy sperm cells even in old age , as long as they continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, also consider the husband's age and health condition when deciding to have children.

The wife's age and health
Women's ability to reproduce is limited. That is why, the wife's age and health condition greatly influence the decision of the number of children she wants to have. Pregnant at too old or too young has its own risks to the health of the mother and fetus. Women who are pregnant and give birth more than five times are also at risk of health. Also note the age gap between children because distances that are too close or too far are equally risky.

Household financial situation
Besides health factors, there are also other important factors that must be considered, namely the economic condition of the family. In fact, your family's financial condition plays an important role in determining how many children you want to have. Even though money is not everything, it is necessary to have stable finance to ensure the health and well-being of children in the future. Guaranteed stability of family finances is a form of parental responsibility towards children.

Emotional conditions in marital relationships
In addition to physical preparation, emotional conditions also need to be prepared. The presence of children will indeed color domestic life, but also provides additional responsibility.

The decision is in the hands of you and your partner
In the end, choosing to have many children or only a few returned to the decision made together. Healthy friends must be really ready physically and mentally for all possibilities when you have many or few children. Also discuss parenting as to what will be applied to children, so that they grow well, healthy, and as expected.

Well, those are some of the things that Healthy Friends need to consider in having children. No matter how many children you want, raising children needs to be well-prepared in order to build a good generation.

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