- Hermina Solo<\/a><\/li>
- 23 September 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Is it true that eating fried foods can trigger tonsillitis?<\/a><\/h3>
Hermina's friend, who doesn't like eating fried food? Almost everyone likes to eat fried food. But is it true that eating fried food can trigger tonsillitis or tonsillitis? \n\n \nTonsillitis or tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the roof of the mouth in the Waldeyer ring, and is usually caused by the Epstein Barr virus. The infection spreads through the air (droplets) through hands and kissing. Tonsillitis can be classified based on the time it occurs, namely acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis. Acute tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils caused by a bacterial or viral infection that occurs within 3 weeks. Chronic tonsillitis is a condition characterized by enlarged tonsils accompanied by repeated episodes of infection (Nizar, Qamariah, & Muthmainnah, 2016). \n\n \n\n Causes and Symptoms of Tonsillitis or Tonsillitis \nInflammation of the tonsils is caused by bacteria, accompanied by symptoms of sore throat and increased body temperature. The throat will feel sore so that the sufferer finds it difficult to swallow and is generally weak. The tonsils appear red and swollen and the crypts are usually covered by a fibrous or purulent layer, which appears as white dots or white lines. The neck glands are usually enlarged so that they feel painful (P. Van den Broek, L. Feenstra. Debruyne, F. Marres, 2011). \nPrevalence of Cases of Tonsillitis or Tonsillitis \nWHO estimates that 287,000 children under the age of 15 years have tonsillitis, of which 248,000 (86.4%) will undergo tonsil removal and another 39,000 children (13.6%) will only undergo tonsillectomy (Ramadhan, Sahrudin and Ibrahim). , 2017). \nMeanwhile, based on epidemiological data on ENT diseases in 7 Indonesian provinces in September 2012, the highest incidence of chronic tonsillitis after acute rhinosinusitis was 3.8% during the 2012-2013 period. In Indonesia, the number of outpatient visits for tonsillitis is ± 55,383 people, while the number of inpatients for tonsillitis is ± 37,835 people. (Ramadhan et al., 2017) \n\n \n\n Several factors trigger the occurrence of tonsillitis \n1. Age \nAge is one of the factors in the occurrence of tonsillitis because the function of the tonsils will increase at the age of 3 years, then decrease and will increase again at the age of 10 years, then the size of the enlarged tonsils will increase again at the age of 11-20 years and then will decrease in line with increasing age. age, so that children are more susceptible to infection. \n2. Habit of consuming foods containing MSG \nMSG is a salt form of glutamic acid, which is also a food additive that is often used by Indonesians as a flavor enhancer. The use of high doses of glutamate is associated with various neuroendocrine and immune system disorders. Glutamate receptors play an important role in the pathogenesis of MSG-induced disorders. T lymphocytes can express several types of glutamate receptors that control the immune response, activation, maturation, and apoptosis or cell death. MSG also causes endothelial injury which causes a lack of absorption of blood cells and platelets, decreased circulation and thrombus formation (Siregar, 2019). Consuming excessive amounts of MSG can cause symptoms of itching and pain in the throat (Wahyuni & Yuliawati, 2017). \n3. Habit of consuming oily food \nApart from consuming foods that contain flavorings, continuously consuming oily foods can also cause symptoms of tonsillitis. The quality of cooking oil is determined by the smoke point, namely the heating temperature of the oil until unwanted acrolein is formed, this acrolein can cause an itchy feeling in the throat (Mita, 2017) \n4. Drinking too much cold water \nConsuming too much cold water can also trigger inflammation of the tonsils, because cold water can stimulate and stretch the epithelial cells in the tonsils so that over time it will cause tonsil hypertrophy (Wahyuni & Yuliawati, 2017). Cold drinks can also cause vasoconstriction so that blood vessels shrink and the number of white blood cells decreases, thus making the tonsil immune work harder (Sari, Yuli Kusumawati, & Ambarwati, 2014). \n\n \n\n From the explanation above, it can be concluded that the habit of consuming oily foods such as fried foods can be a trigger for Tonsillitis or Tonsillitis. If Friends of Hermina have complaints and want to consult with an ENT Specialist, you can contact our Admin 0821-3552-2454. \n\n \n\n \nReference : \nMita, Devi Nendes. (2017). Analysis of risk factors for chronic tonsillitis. UNIMUS. \nNizar, Muhammad, Qamariah, Nur, & Muthmainnah, Noor. (2016). Identification of Bacteria that Cause Chronic Tonsillitis in Pediatric Patients at the Entrance Department of Ulin Hospital, Banjarmasin. Medical Periodicals, 12(2), 197–204. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.20527/j bk.v12i2.1867 \nP. Van den Broek, L. Feenstra. Debruyne, F. Marres, H. A. .. (2011). Handbook of Throat, Nose and Ear Health Sciences, 12th edn, Edited by N. In Iskandar. \nRamadhan, Febri, Sahrudin, Sahrudin, & Ibrahim, Karma. (2017). Analysis of risk factors for chronic tonsillitis in children aged 5-11 years in the Puuwatu Health Center working area, Kendari City, 2017. Haluoleo University. \nRusli, Malahayati, Miralza Diza, and Alda Rizky. "The Relationship between Age and Food Consumption with Tonsillitis Symptoms in ENT Clinic Patients at H. Hanafie Muara Bungo Hospital." Medical Zone: Batam University Medical Education Study Program 12.1 (2022): 36-43. \nSari, Layla Tunjung, Yuli Kusumawati, S. K. M., & Ambarwati, S. Pd. (2014). Trigger factors for tonsillitis in children aged 5-6 years in the working area of the Bayat Health Center, Klaten Regency. Muhammadiyah Surakarta university. \nSiregar, Anggita Rahma Agusli. (2019). Relationship between risk factors and symptoms of tonsillitis in children at SDS Islam Annizam Medan. \nWahyuni, Sri, & Yuliawati, Ratna. (2017). Relationship between age, food consumption and oral hygiene with symptoms of tonsillitis in children at SDN 005 Sungai Pinang, Samarinda City. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 08 September 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Children with flu, how is it treated?<\/a><\/h3>
The immune system in toddlers that is still less than optimal can make toddlers susceptible to various diseases including the flu. Some of the clinical symptoms that appear are fever, body aches, cough, runny nose, and several other accompanying symptoms. Generally, children or toddlers who catch the flu can recover in less than a week, but in some children, the flu can progress to a more serious infection and requires hospital treatment. \n\n Flu in children can be treated by providing enough fluids and rest and it is best to consult a doctor if the child seems uncomfortable to be given medication that can reduce flu symptoms. \n\n Here are some tips that can be done to relieve flu symptoms in toddlers: \n\n \n Make sure that the child always feels comfortable by adjusting the room temperature so that it is not too cold or stuffy to make breathing easier. \n Make sure the child can get enough fluids and is well hydrated. If he is under 6 months of age, give him regular breast milk, if he is over 6 months old, he can give drinking water or home made natural fruit juice. \n Allow the child to rest more. \n Lay the child on their stomach and gently pat their back. Of course this can be done under the full supervision of parents. Make sure his head can stand up and support his own neck. This can relieve nasal congestion and provide comfort to the child. \n Elevate the child's head position. In children aged 1 year and over, raising their head while sleeping or resting on the bed can help them breathe more comfortably. \n Bathing children in warm water so they can sleep better and help mucus come out more easily. \n \n\n Even though the flu is one of the common illnesses that children experience, there are several conditions that need to be watched out for and immediately consulted with a pediatrician, namely: \n\n \n Colds accompanied by cough, fever exceeding 39 degrees Celsius in children under 3 months of age, and fever exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in children over 3 months. \n Fever that can last for more than 2 days. \n The cough gets worse or is accompanied by rapid breathing, making wheezing sounds when the baby breathes. \n Significant changes in eating patterns, sleep patterns and frequent drowsiness accompanied by fussiness. \n Babies cry when feeding while rubbing or pulling their ears, and cry when placed in bed. \n A cold doesn't get better after 7-10 days. \n \n\n Apart from the things that have been mentioned, to avoid being infected by flu, we can optimize our efforts by getting vaccinated. Influenza vaccine can be given early to children, starting from 6 months of age. The first dose is given 2 times with an interval of 1 month. After that, vaccination is continued once a year, because the influenza virus itself has the potential to mutate. So, a specific vaccine is needed according to the circumstances regarding the mutation in order to achieve effectiveness. The hope is that the body can produce antibodies to fight the Influenza virus in the future. The Influenza Vaccine is available at RSU Hermina Medan, so let's do the influenza vaccine for children so that their immune system increases and becomes stronger. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 26 May 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Healthy Lifestyle To Avoid Diabetes Mellitus<\/a><\/h3>
Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can trigger acute complications and cause death. \n\n According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) (2018), around 10 million Indonesians have to deal with diabetes. Even worse, this figure is predicted to increase to 30 million by 2030. Quite a lot, right? \n\n Still according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, sufferersdiabetesin our country will continue to grow if lifestyle including eating a lot and smoking is not reduced. \n\n Therefore, the condition must be properly controlled. Namely by adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet. \n\n 1. Pay attention to diet \n\n Unhealthy eating patterns, especially food with excessive portions is one of the triggers for diabetes that needs to be watched out for. The opposite is true, a healthy and proper diet helps maintain blood sugar levels. So, what is the right diet to prevent diabetes? \n\n Quoting the RI Ministry of Health, to prevent diabetes, you need to avoid sweet foods, processed drinks, and replace white bread and pasta with whole wheat. \n\n Examples are white flour, white bread, white rice, white pasta, sugary drinks or soda, candy, and breakfast cereals with added sugar. Well, these foods and drinks need to be limited in consumption. \n\n Replacing refined sugar and grains with fruit and whole grains is a way to help control blood sugar levels. \n\n What about the recommended diet to prevent diabetes? Still according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the arrangement of healthy foods to prevent diabetes is for example, namely vegetables, fruit, nuts, and wheat. \n\n These include healthy oils, nuts, oily fish rich in omega-3s such as sardines, salmon and mackerel. The thing that must be underlined, it is important to eat on time and stop eating before you are full. \n\n Apart from that, it is more important to pay attention to the portion. As explained earlier, do not eat food with excessive or large portions. For example, if you already eat rice, you should no longer eat fried foods, potatoes, corn or other sources of carbohydrates. \n\n 2. Exercising Routine \n\n Apart from adopting a healthy diet, a healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes also involves some physical activity. The UK National Health Service recommends 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise per week, such as brisk walking or climbing stairs. However, you are also allowed to choose other types of sports. \n\n According to experts, regular physical activity can help the body to use the insulin hormone more effectively. As a result, blood sugar levels can be more controlled. In addition, a healthy weight will make it easier for the body to lower blood sugar levels. \n\n 3. Maintain Ideal Body Weight \n\n Already know that obesity is closely related todiabetes? Someone who is obese the longer they become less sensitive to insulin (insulin resistance). Well, this condition can ultimately cause a spike in blood sugar that triggers diabetes. \n\n For those of you who are overweight, it is highly recommended to lose weight. If you have lost weight and reached your ideal body weight, it is important to keep it from gaining it back. \n\n The method is easy, but requires intention and discipline. You can maintain your ideal body weight by exercising regularly and adopting a balanced nutritious diet. \n\n 4. Quit Smoking \n\n According to the National Institutes of Health, smoking can cause insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. If you already smoke, try to quit to prevent diabetes. \n\n Also, talk to your doctor to see if there's anything else you can do to delay, or to prevent, type 2 diabetes. If you're at high risk of developing diabetes, your doctor may recommend that you take one of several diabetes medications. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Wonogiri<\/a><\/li>
- 25 May 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Tonsillectomy: Is it Really Necessary?<\/a><\/h3>
Tonsil surgery or amygdalectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove infected or swollen tonsils. The tonsils are small tissues located in the throat and serve as protection against infection. However, in some cases, the tonsils can become infected and cause symptoms such as sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and difficulty swallowing. \n\n \n\n Not all cases of tonsils need surgery. Most cases of tonsillitis can be managed with self-care and non-surgical treatment. However, there are some situations where tonsillectomy is necessary. Some indications for tonsillectomy include: \n\n \n\n 1. Chronic or recurrent tonsillitis: If the tonsils are persistently infected or inflamed, and non-surgical treatments don't help, then tonsillectomy may be necessary. \n\n 2.Obstruction of the airway: In some cases, enlarged tonsils can block the airway, causing difficulty breathing, disturbed sleep, and sleep apnea. If this happens, then tonsillectomy is needed to reduce the size of the tonsils and improve the airway. \n\n 3. Tonsil abscess: Tonsil abscess is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria multiply in the tonsils, causing pockets of pus. If a tonsil abscess is left untreated, it can lead to more serious complications such as swelling of the neck and difficulty breathing. Tonsillectomy is usually needed to remove the abscess and prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body. \n\n \n\n The tonsillectomy procedure is usually done under general anesthesia. The ENT doctor will use a special tool to remove the tonsils from the throat. After surgery, the patient may have a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. This is normal and can be treated with pain relievers and adequate rest. \n\n \n\n While tonsillectomy is usually safe, there are some risks to be aware of. Some of the risks that may occur include bleeding, infection, reactions to anesthetic drugs, and long-term complications such as voice changes and difficulty swallowing. \n\n \n\n The decision to undergo tonsillectomy should be made after careful consideration between the patient, the ENT doctor and the medical team involved. Consideration of factors such as symptom severity, frequency of infections, impact on quality of life, and the potential benefits and risks of surgery should form the basis of the decision. \n\n \n\n In addition, it is important for patients considering tonsillectomy to get a clear explanation about the procedure, the associated risks, the recovery period, and the changes that may occur in post-operative health conditions. \n\n \n\n In some cases, there are alternative options to treat tonsil problems without the need for surgery, such as laser therapy or ultrasound therapy. However, the use of these alternative methods should be discussed in depth with an ENT specialist to ensure their effectiveness and safety in specific cases. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Balikpapan<\/a><\/li>
- 24 November 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Know What is Ear Cerumen?<\/a><\/h3>
Friends of Hermina, do you know that cerumen or earwax is not just earwax, but cerumen has benefits for our ears. Cerumen is the product of the fat glands and sweat glands in the front third of our ears. Cerumen has various consistencies, some are soft, sticky, dry or hard, the color varies from yellow to brown. \n\n Cerumen functions as a filter/cleaner for the ear canal. Cerumen will catch particles or foreign bodies in micro size so that they do not go deeper, which then naturally these particles will be removed with the help of the movement of the lower jaw when chewing. Cerumen also functions as a moisturizer/lubrication which can prevent the ear canal from becoming dry and itchy. This lubricating substance is obtained from the high fat content of the sweat gland production. Another function of cerumen is as an antibacterial and antifungal. The presence of lysozyme in cerumen and low pH will create a difficult environment for the growth of germs. And lastly, cerumen has a distinctive odor that insects don't like, thereby preventing insects from entering the ear canal. \n\n Under normal conditions, cerumen will not cause disturbances or complaints. Basically, the ear has a self-cleaning method that is assisted by the movement of the jaw when chewing, and is rinsed with water when bathing. Hermina friends don't need to dig around using a cotton bud (cotton stick) or ear candling, this scraping action can actually cause the ears to become irritated or swollen and even get an infection, and can injure the eardrums. \n\n How to clean your ears, Hermina's best friend, just dry the outside of your ear with a dry towel or dry tissue because usually wax can move by itself from the ear canal to the outside of the ear. However, sometimes the cerumen cannot get out and instead settles in the ear canal. \n\n Under certain conditions, cerumen can cause interference, namely when there is excessive buildup of cerumen resulting in a blockage in the ear canal which is known as obstructed cerumen or impacted cerumen. This situation can cause complaints of ringing in the ears, discomfort in the ears and even pain and also lack of hearing. \n\n If Hermina's best friend likes to listen to music using earphones, it's better to avoid using it for a long time to maintain healthy ears. Using earphones is also very risky to push the cerumen inside, then the cerumen becomes hard and difficult to clean. \n\n Other factors that cause wax buildup in the ear canal are the varied shape of the ear canal, especially in this case a narrow ear canal, excessive wax production, carrying out the act of picking at the ear so that the wax is pushed to the inside of the ear canal and then accumulation occurs. \n\n If wax buildup occurs, cleaning can be done with a cotton twister. In the case of a hard type of cerumen, the wax will be collected by hooking it, or you can use wax softener ear drops such as phenol glycerol to soften it and then cleaning/spraying (irrigating) the cerumen in the ear canal. \n\n Each ear has a different shape and consistency of wax. For a safe cleaning of cerumen in the ear canal, it should be done by a doctor/ENT specialist so that unwanted complications do not occur. \n\n If Hermina's best friend has ear complaints, it's a good idea to first consult an ENT doctor at Hermina Balikpapan Hospital. Let's take care of ear health by avoiding picking your ears with a cotton bud and avoiding using earphones for too long. Greetings healthy. \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina OPI Jakabaring<\/a><\/li>
- 19 August 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
9 Myths and Facts about Tonsils<\/a><\/h3>
The tonsils or tonsils are two small glands in the throat that function to prevent infection, especially in children. However, with age and the body's immune system becomes stronger, the function of the tonsils begins to be replaced and their size will slowly shrink. But sometimes there are still many who believe in the myths surrounding the tonsils. Here are myths and facts about enlarged tonsils: \n\n \n Myth: Drinking ice causes the tonsils to enlarge. \n \n\n Fact: Predisposing factors for enlarged tonsils can be in the form of chronic stimulation from cigarettes, certain types of food, poor oral hygiene, weather influences, physical fatigue and inadequate treatment of acute tonsillitis. \n\n \n Myth: Tonsils are useless. \n \n\n Fact: The tonsils are one of the body's defense networks, which function to produce immune cells and antibodies, to filter germs that cause infection, especially germs that enter through the respiratory tract. \n\n \n Myth: Tonsil surgery can make you stupid. \n \n\n Fact: Tonsil surgery doesn't make you stupid. Precisely if the tonsils are allowed to enlarge, then over time the swollen tonsils can cause disturbed sleep quality and sleep apnea, so that in the morning the patient often feels sleepy, in children the learning process will be disrupted at school. \n\n \n Myth: We only have one tonsil. \n \n\n Fact: We often see that we only have one tonsil when we open our mouth. However, we have other tonsils. The tonsils that we often see are the palatine tonsils. Behind the nose, there are pharyngeal/adenoid tonsils and at the back of the tongue, the lingual tonsils are found, and are surrounded by a ring of lymph tissue near the eustachian tube which has almost the same function, which is to produce antibodies to fight bacteria or viruses that enter. \n\n \n Myth: Inflammation of the tonsils is always caused by a bacterial infection. \n \n\n Fact: Besides being caused by bacteria, tonsillitis can also be caused by viruses, fungi. \n\n \n Myth: The only symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. \n \n\n Fact: There are many symptoms of inflammation, not just a sore throat. The symptoms of tonsillitis that can arise are very varied, ranging from symptoms of the common cold, sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever with high body temperature, feeling lethargic, pain in the joints, lack of appetite, to pain in the ears. otalgia). If it occurs for a long time, it can cause a feeling of lump and dryness in the throat, and bad breath. If the enlarged tonsils interfere with the airway, symptoms such as snoring (snoring) and breathing through the mouth may occur. \n\n \n Myth: Swollen tonsils definitely strep throat. \n \n\n Fact: Swollen tonsils are not always caused by infection in the upper respiratory tract, but can also be caused by tumors, deep neck infections (eg peritonsillar abscess, parapharyngeal infection). Therefore, if you experience swelling of your tonsils, it is advisable to consult the nearest ENT specialist in KL. \n\n \n Myth: Enlarged tonsils should always be operated on. \n \n\n Fact: Inflammation of the tonsils does not always have to be operated on. There are several conditions in enlarged tonsils that require surgery, such as: \n\n \n Tonsillitis attacks more than three times per year despite getting maximum therapy. \n Swelling of the tonsils that causes impaired tooth growth and causes orofacial growth disorders. \n Airway obstruction in the form of tonsil hypertrophy with airway obstruction, sleep apnea, swallowing disorders, speech disorders, and cor pulmonale. \n Chronic inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucosa, inflammation and abscesses around the tonsils that do not go away with treatment. \n Bad breath that doesn't work with treatment. \n Recurrent tonsils caused by group A -hemolytic streptococcus bacteria. \n Enlarged tonsils are suspected of being malignant. \n Inflammation of the middle ear caused by enlarged tonsils. \n Deformities of the face and teeth (adenoid face). \n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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