FACE THE RAINY SEASON WITH STOMACH BUG PREVENTION

In December, cases of gastrointestinal diseases, such as diarrhea and gastroenteritis, may also increase. This is due to unhygienic food and cold weather that can slow down the digestive process. To prevent the transmission of digestive diseases, it is important to eat clean, well-cooked food and wash your hands with soap and running water before eating.

Digestive diseases are a group of conditions that occur when the digestive system is not functioning properly. The digestive system is a collection of organs responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

The causes of digestive diseases can vary, including infections, genetic factors, and unhealthy lifestyles. Some common digestive diseases include:

 Diarrhea is bowel movements that are watery, loose, and more frequent than usual. Diarrhea can be caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, as well as unclean or undercooked food.
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and small intestine. Gastroenteritis can be caused by bacterial, viral or parasitic infections, as well as unclean or undercooked food.
Gastrointestinal infection is an infection that affects the digestive tract. Gastrointestinal infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Symptoms of digestive diseases may vary depending on the type of disease. Some common symptoms of digestive diseases include:

• Sakit stomach
• Mual and vomiting
• Kembung
• Diare
• Sembelit
• Penurunan weight
• Kurang blood

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Here are some tips to prevent digestive diseases:

• Konsumsi clean and cooked food
• Cuci hands with soap and running water before eating
• Hindari consume fast food
• Minum enough water
• Olahraga regularly
• Istirahat enough

When it comes to preventing digestive diseases during the rainy season, it is important to prioritize health and hygiene. Every small step, such as washing hands with soap, eating clean food, and living a healthy lifestyle, can have a big impact on protecting the digestive system. RSIA Hermina Mutiara Bunda Salatiga, with its team of pediatricians, is ready to be a reliable health partner in providing the best services. Through a proactive approach and personalized attention, RSIA Hermina Mutiara Bunda Salatiga dedicates itself to safeguarding the health of the community, especially in the face of seasonal disease risks. Let's take care of our health together and move towards a better lifestyle.