Health stories from BIMC.
Guidance on staying well in Bali, travel-health advice and updates from across the BIMC network — written by our medical teams.
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closeClear filtersToxoplasmosis
Human exposure to toxoplasmosis is common wherever cats are found. About 20 to 40% of healthy adults in the US are sero-positive, these are people who are evidently found infected but have no symptoms. The health consequence of toxoplasmosis is actually small, but it may be fatal for the unborn or people with a low
Nose Bleed
Nose bleeding is a very common symptom that can happen to anyone from children to the elderly. The medical term is epistaxis. One out of every seven people will develop a nosebleed at some time in their lives. Nosebleeds tend to occur more often during winter months and in dry, cold climates. They can occur
BIMC Hospital celebrate 13 years of service
BIMC hospital was officially opened on 27th July 1998. This year, BIMC Hospital celebrated 13 years of service. To celebrate the 13th anniversary, BIMC Hospital organized several activities and one of the highlights was releasing sea turtles into the sea at Kuta Beach. On 25th July, BIMC Hospital invited all staff to join in the
BIMC Hospital participates in the 2nd Bali Ocean Swim
With the success of the 1st Bali Ocean Swim, a 2nd Bali Ocean Swim was held on Sunday 10th July 2011 at Kuta Beach. This fundraising event was organized by Bali Sports Foundation. The swim categories were 10km, 5km, and 1.2km and were started in that order. BIMC Hospital participated in this event by providing
Kidney Stones
The human body is an amazing “machine” with an amazing “filter” organ, the kidneys. Unused metabolites will be transported through the blood stream and filtered by the kidneys, then excreted in the urine. When there is an imbalance of water, salt and mineral, these substances get stuck in the filter and accumulate becoming stones. They
Typhoid Fever
Ever since the first bacterium of Salmonella was found in 1894, scientists have identified over 2300 Salmonella organisms. Salmonella typhi is one most important species in travel medicine as the cause of typhoid fever. The bacteria can be introduced in the human body from contaminated food or water. Most bacteria will be killed when it
Charity Surgery at BIMC Hospital
Atik, that is what her friends call her, is an 11 year old girl born with a bone deficiency. As an underprivileged family living in Mataram, Lombok, her mother Ibu Isah, sought assistance from Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia (YKI). The foundation managed to get Atik fitted with a prosthetic left leg below the knee last year.
BIMC Hospital sponsors the 5th BIZNET Bali International Triathlon
The first Bali International Triathlon was arranged in 2007. Each year BIMC Hospital has sponsored the event by providing a medical support on standby for the international sporting event. This is the one of the largest international sporting events held on the island of Bali. This year marks the 5th Bali International Triathlon. The event
Alcohol
Humans and alcoholic drinks have been linked up to 10.000 BC, where archeologist discovered the fact of purposely fermented drinks. From this prehistoric drink, approximately 7-12% of the world’s population has an alcohol related disease. What Happens After Drinking Alcohol? Alcohol affects virtually every organ system in the body. The main immediate effect is in
Pain Pills
Pain, aches, or sores are the main complaint of up to 80% of people who seek medical attention. Though unpleasant, pain is actually our body’s defense mechanism to withdraw from potentially damaging situations, protect a damaged body part while it heals, and avoid those situations in the future. Though this is an important body response
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition where the skin has hyperactive growth resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin. Normally the skin grows layer by layer and by time the outer layer will flake off. This turnover time, the time when the inner layer becomes the outer layer, is around 4 weeks, but
Cold sores
Up to 30% of adult people in US had a history of having blisters around the lip. 80-90% of people under 50 years old actually carry the HSV 1. These blisters are known as cold sores or fever blisters. This is actually a virus infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, which becomes reactivated
Hotel and Hospitality Industry Participate in First Aid Training.
First Aid Training in Indonesia is a relatively uncommon program. In real life, when there is an accident, people generally don’t know how to respond. As Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations, it is important for the Hotel & Hospitality industry to know Basic Life Support – First Aid Training as they
BIMC Hospital Participates In The YAK Canggu Classic Open Tennis Tournament
In May 2008, the Canggu Club joined forces with the YAK magazine and created The YAK Canggu Classic Open Tennis Tournament. The event was a huge success. This year, the annual event was held 30th April – 7th May 2011. To support sporting community in Bali, BIMC Hospital once again participated by providing a
Scabies
Dotted lined skin rash on the palms and soles. Unbearable night itch worsening by time. It might be a sign of scabies. Scabies is a skin condition caused by parasite infestation, the itch mite Sarcoptes scabies. They are eight-legged parasites, just 1/3 mm long. The mite digs in the skin creating a burrow, they look
Radiation Exposure and Your Health
What is Radiation Exposure? Radioactive materials give off a form of energy that travels in waves or particles. This energy is called radiation. When a person is exposed to radiation, the energy penetrates the body. For example, when a person has an x-ray, he or she is exposed to radiation. Radiation is measured using the
Chronic Cough
A cough is your body’s reflex to keep the airway clear. The sudden air “explosion” will clear the airway from irritants or obstructive substance so that breathing and the intake of oxygen becomes effective. Coughing is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of other disorders. It is a common problem and the
BIMC Hospital Participates in the Bali Nusantara Cup.
The Ultimate Frisbee Club in Indonesia once again organised the annual Bali Nusantara Cup. This is the 12th year they have held this event. Each year, BIMC Hospital participates by providing an emergency medical team with ambulance standby on the field. The tournament was held over the Easter long weekend commencing Good Friday, 22nd April
Local Media participate in First Aid Training
On 19th March 2011, BIMC Hospital once again invited the local media and journalists to refresh their skills on Basic Life Support (BLS) – First Aid Training (FAT). The previous training for media and journalists was held back in 2008. Local media and journalists gave a warm welcome to this training as First Aid Training
Gastroenteritis in Children
Diarrhea and vomiting are common reasons parents bring their children to the doctor or even to BIMC Hospital’s emergency room. Most are related to gastroenteritis, infection of the stomach and intestines. While usually it is a non-fatal illness, statistics show gastroenteritis to cause 3 million deaths annually worldwide. Many children have more than one episode
Hives
Hives, or the medical term “urticaria” is a common allergic disorder in which a red, itchy, lumpy skin rash appears ‘out of the blue’. The skin lumps are known as weals. 15-20% of the population would experience hives at some point of their lives. Urticaria is caused by the release of histamine, a chemical substance
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis by definition is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. It is a general term to describe inflammation of the joints, characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain within the joint. As many of 100 medical conditions have symptoms of arthritis. While rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of
Color Blindness
Studies show 5% to 8% of men and 0.5% of women in the world are born colorblind. That is 1 out of 12 men and 1 out of 200 women. Many people think anyone labeled as “colorblind” only see black and white – like watching a black and white movie or television. This is a
Dhyana Pura Bali Tourism Institute Participate in First Aid Training
To begin 2011, BIMC Hospital has continued with their Basic Life Support – First Aid Training program. On 12 and 26 February 2011, BIMC Hospital invited Dhyana Pura Bali Tourism Institute to join BIMC’s First Aid Training. BIMC Hospital believes that by giving this important and often life-saving training, the course participants can be part