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 filtersConsider Alternatives to Pain Relief
Consider Alternatives to Pain Relief — Although opioids are the most ubiquitous response to treating pain today, they have limited long-term efficacy data and are known to cause abuse, addiction, and death. In 1999, the Joint Commission, which accredits more than 21,000 US healthcare organizations and programs, made pain the “fifth vital sign,” recognizing the problem
No Pain in Water Workouts
Pool workouts are growing in popularity providing better balance, agility and endurance, which is a great confidence boost for anyone who has shied away from exercise in the past. Pool exercises are great fat-burners, eating up a higher level of calories in a shorter time. The holiday island of Bali is an excellent place for
Managing Chronic Back Pain By Dr. Ketut Ngurah Gunapriya, SpAn,KIC,FIPP
Back pain is one of the most common reasons someone seeks medical attention, in fact about 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Men and women are equally affected by lower back pain, which can range in intensity from a dull to constant ache to a sudden, sharp
Managing Chronic Back Pain
By Dr. Ketut Ngurah Gunapriya, SpAn,KIC,FIPP Back pain is one of the most common reasons someone seeks medical attention in fact about 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Men and women are equally affected by lower back pain, which can range in intensity from a
Fitness Training the Functional Way
Over the years, we have witnessed a shift toward making training more functional, a concept originally used by physical therapists in rehabilitation exercises that mimic what patients did daily at home or work. This has proven to be highly beneficial so that patients can return to their lives or jobs after an injury or surgery.
Round Table Discussion on Ankle Injuries
BIMC Hospitals together with Siloam Hospitals Denpasar held a round table discussion at Lippo Sunset Plaza on February 27 on the topic of pain care related to ankle sprains and injuries. Dr. Erwin Saspraditya Sp.OT and Dr. Candra Wijanadi MD, CH gave their medical insight to 80 participants.
Manage Pain Safely
BIMC Hospital Group along with Siloam Hospital Denpasar, will hold a pain management event at Lippo Sunset Plaza, Saturday, December 19. The round table discussion will be presented by Dr. I Putu Pramana who specializes in orthopedic, neuro-system, trauma and post-operation and senior nurse, Arlina Ika Rahayu. The event will be moderated by Dr.
Hard to pronounce, easy to contract
Osteoporosis may not roll off the tongue easily, but globally, one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will contract it in their lifetime. A disease that literally means “porous bone,” it strikes silently, builds slowly, and the first symptom often is the bone’s fracturing. In Indonesia, where statistics
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve which passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This is a very common syndrome mostly complained by women aged 30 to 50. The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome is 1-3 cases per 1000 subjects per year; prevalence is approximately 50 cases per 1000 subjects
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.
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
Surfing Injuries
Surfing Injuries Although surfing is thought to be a relatively risk free sport, with an incidence between 3 – 4 injuries per 1000 days of surfing, we think it’s wise that you know what to expect and what to do before riding the waves. Surfing is an ancient sport originally from Hawaii. There is written
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