Author: Saroj Kumari

Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury is an injury or damage that occurs to the spinal cord or nerves located at the end of the spinal canal. This injury condition can cause permanent impacts on the strength, sensation, and function of other body organs. The spinal cord functions to bridge message signals from the brain to other organs of the body. Based on the type of message sent, there are two groups of nerve cells, namely: Motor neuron group: A group of nerve cells that carry signals from the brain to control muscle movement. Sensory nerve group: This is a collection of nerve…

What Is a Hamstring Injury? Hamstring injuries are injuries that affect the three main muscle groups of the posterior aspect of the thigh at the back. The three muscle groups are the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. These muscles are not used much when a person is standing or walking. The hamstring muscles will be very active when a person does activities that require a person to bend the legs, such as running, jumping, and climbing. By doing physical activity beyond the limit, the risk of hamstring injury increases. To reduce the risk of hamstring injury, regular muscle stretching and muscle strengthening…

Ankle Injury Ankle sprains are disorders that occur when the ankle twists in an abnormal way. This problem can cause stretching or tearing of the ligaments, which are the parts that help hold the ankle bones together. Symptoms of Ankle Injury There are several symptoms that are felt when experiencing an ankle injury, such as: A feeling of pain, especially when bearing weight on the affected leg. Experiencing swelling in the feet or ankles. Feeling bruised. Limited range of motion of the legs. Feeling of instability in the ankle. Hearing a sound in the injured leg. Causes of Ankle Injuries…

What Is an ACL Injury? Injuries are abnormalities or disorders that occur in body parts, including the feet. One of the most severe foot injuries is an ACL injury. This injury occurs when there is a tear or damage to the anterior knee ligament. This ligament is the connection between the lower thigh bone and the shin bone to maintain the stability of the knee movement. This condition is usually experienced by athletes who make sudden movements, hard impacts, or poor landings after jumping. Symptoms of ACL Injury After experiencing a blow or injury to the knee area, it is…

Anti-Salmonella Immunoglobulin M Test Immunoglobulin M Anti-Salmonella check is done to confirm the diagnosis of typhoid fever. Typhoid fever or better known as typhus disease is a health problem that still often occurs in developing countries, especially in tropical areas. In Indonesia itself, the incidence of typhoid fever is an average of 900,0000 cases per year with a death rate of more than 20,000 people, mostly aged 5-19 years. The cause of typhoid fever is an infection by the bacteria  Salmonella typhi which attacks the digestive tract. The disease can be transmitted through human-to-human contact or by consuming food and drinks that have…