Regular Check-ups Reduce Risk of Digestive Tract Disease Complications

Digestive health disorders remain one of the most common health problems faced by the Indonesian population. Conditions ranging from gastric disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disorders to gastrointestinal cancers often develop without clear symptoms in the early stages, meaning they are only detected when the condition has become more serious. Amidst a fast-paced modern lifestyle, irregular eating habits, high stress levels, and a lack of regular health check-ups are factors that can increase the risk of various digestive diseases. Experts believe that early detection is an important step to prevent complications while increasing the chances of successful treatment. Responding to this need, EMC Healthcare has officially launched the EMC Digestive Center (EMDIC) at EMC Alam Sutera Hospital as a leading service centre providing integrated and comprehensive digestive health care. The service centre is designed to integrate various needs for handling gastrointestinal diseases in one location. Available services include specialist doctor consultations, diagnostic examinations, endoscopy, colonoscopy, therapeutic procedures, digestive surgery, as well as nutrition and rehabilitation services. This multidisciplinary approach allows patients to receive more coordinated and effective treatment. EMC Healthcare President Director Jusup Halimi stated that developments in medical technology must be balanced with the development of health services capable of providing comprehensive care for patients. “As part of the EMTEK Group, we have a high commitment to keeping pace with rapid technological developments in medicine. We support doctors in developing various new excellent services, including in the digestive field,” he said. Through EMDIC, the company aims to present integrated digestive health services, supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, modern technology, and service standards that prioritise patient safety and comfort. “We hope the presence of EMDIC can help the public obtain earlier diagnosis and optimal treatment,” he added. EMDIC Coordinator Dr. Nella Suhuyanly emphasised that many digestive diseases can actually be prevented and managed better if detected early. “Public awareness to undergo regular digestive health examinations still needs to be improved. With EMDIC, we hope the public can gain easier access to preventive examinations, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of complex digestive diseases,” she said. According to Nella, routine examinations are very important, especially for people with prolonged gastric complaints, a history of liver disease, bowel movement disorders, and risk factors for gastrointestinal cancer. In addition to providing integrated medical services, the centre is also expected to become a means of public health education regarding the importance of maintaining digestive system health through a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups.