Cerita kesehatan dari BIMC.
Panduan menjaga kesehatan di Bali, saran kesehatan perjalanan, dan kabar dari seluruh jaringan BIMC — ditulis oleh tim medis kami.
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Blocking the Sun
Ultraviolet rays in sun light can cause serious and often irreversible harm to the body. This can range from eye damage to the more extreme, skin cancer. Prevention must start from early age. For the skin, sun blocks or sunscreens have been proven effective. Bali is located just 8 degrees from the equator, so below
Motion Sickness
Why are people more likely to get car sick in the back seat than in the front? Why are drivers less likely to get car sick than front seat passengers? Why do some people get sick in the car only when they read? On a bumpy flight, why are children more likely than adults to
Traveling with babies
Traveling with babies can be a surprisingly delightful experience, as long as our fulfillment of their basic needs is kept pretty much on schedule… their schedule. Babies aren’t as fragile as parents sometimes fear. It’s most likely that your baby enjoys the trip. Babies aren’t as fragile as parents sometimes fear. It’s most likely that
Pre-Travel Vaccination for Adult Travelers to Bali
Pre-Travel Vaccination for Adult Travelers to Bali When and which vaccination to get before traveling to Bali. It is strongly recommended that you consult your doctor for traveling advice and proper immunization or prophylactic medication for all of your travel plans. The ideal time to see your doctor is 4-6 weeks prior to travel because
Dehydration
Dehydration due to a combination of heat and gastrointestinal problems is common among travelers. Make sure that there is adequate fluid intake, including some “sports drinks”. Babies and young children will dehydrate very quickly and should seek medical attention for gastro-intestinal problems sooner than adults (within 24 hrs).
Accident
Accidental death is still the largest cause of demise in travelers worldwide. Wear your seatbelt, helmet, and protective clothing because you need to, not because the law (or lack of it) says you have to. Surfing accidents too, have taken a remarkable toll on the Island each year.
Charity Surgery
BIMC Hospital and Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia collaborated for the treatment of 4 year old Putu Gede Dewantara from Gianyar. The child broke his left elbow after falling down from his bike. His parents took him to a near medical centre and the doctors took an x-ray of the elbow. His father was quite surprised when
Post Holiday Check up: Cholesterol
After a month full of parties and dinners, you should consider to have a cholesterol check up. You might need to decide a low cholesterol diet as your new year’s resolution. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods, such as food from animals, like dairy products (whole
FLU, COLD, and ALLERGY
Know more about FLU, COLD, and ALLERGY The symptoms are similar, but one is more serious than the other, know which one. Know what to do from our symptom check list. What are the Differences? Allergy Symptoms usually strike quickly and can include runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, or watery and itchy eyes. You might experience