Causes and Treatment for Neck Pain: Expert Advice from Dr. Erlindah Ernawati

Causes and Treatment for Neck Pain: Expert Advice from Dr. Erlindah Ernawati

Jakarta – Question: Greetings Doc, I am a 27-year-old woman. There is neck pain on the left side that spreads to the side of the jaw up to the head. If you massage it a little, it actually hurts. As far as I remember, I have never sprained or hit myself, either on my neck … Read more

Is It Safe to Have Sex While Pregnant? – Advice from Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist

Is It Safe to Have Sex While Pregnant? – Advice from Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist

Jakarta – Question: Hello Doc, I am a 29 year old woman and am currently pregnant. Is it safe to continue having sex while pregnant? Is there any advice on what you should and shouldn’t do when having sex while you’re pregnant? GN (female, 29 years old) Answer: In general, having sex during early pregnancy … Read more

Side Effects of Melatonin: Expert Advice and Health Consultation

Side Effects of Melatonin: Expert Advice and Health Consultation

Jakarta – Question: For the past month, I have been taking melatonin medication because I always experience sleep disorders. If I continue taking this supplement like this, what are the side effects, doctor? Shanon (female, 28 years old) Answer: Inappropriate use of melatonin will cause side effects. Side effects of melatonin will occur with excessive … Read more

Medication for Gout: Can it be Cured? – Expert Advice and Treatment Options

Medication for Gout: Can it be Cured? – Expert Advice and Treatment Options

Jakarta – Question: Hello Doc, some time ago I checked the uric acid levels in my blood. It turns out the results show 12.5 points. Finally I was directed to an internist and given medicine. Can gout be cured with medication and do you have to take this medication for the rest of your life, … Read more

Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Jakarta – Question: Doc, why do I sometimes feel pain in my lower abdomen on the right side and left side? Approximately, this is caused by what disease, Doc? Angeli PS (female, 19 years old) Answer: Abdominal pain can be caused by abnormalities in the organs inside the stomach. Lower abdominal pain may involve any … Read more

How to Manage Stomach Acid and GERD Symptoms

How to Manage Stomach Acid and GERD Symptoms

Jakarta – Question: I suffer from stomach acid / GERD which is quite severe. Every time I do physical activity, my chest feels tight, there is a little pain in the pit of the stomach. Have to rest or be quiet for a while, then normal again. Even though my GERD pain is not recurring. … Read more