Wendy Cagur Reveals GERD Suffering That Feels Like a Heart Attack: It Hurts A Lot

Kapanlagi.com - This Ramadan has become a moment full of tests for Wendy Cagur. The 45-year-old man had to undergo treatment in the hospital due to acute GERD he experienced. His condition even resembled a heart attack, forcing him to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance.

"On that Tuesday, the incident was the same but more painful because from here when swallowing and taking a breath it pierced to the back, but not on the left side, on the right side, and it felt really painful," Wendy revealed when met on Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang, South Jakarta, Tuesday (3/18/2025).

Wendy recounted how the pain made it difficult for him to breathe until he was finally taken to Medistra Hospital, Jakarta. This was the first time he had to ride in an ambulance in an emergency condition.

1. More Torturous

"It was the first time I experienced having to lie in an ambulance on the way to the hospital," added Wendi Armoko, whose full name is.

The man, who is part of the comedy group Cagur, stated that the acute GERD he experienced this time was more torturous than before. In fact, he had difficulty eating and sleeping due to the extraordinary pain.

"Previously, I was quite a regular at the same hospital for the same case of GERD, but this time the GERD is somewhat different, it has been quite torturous," he said.

2. Total Rest

Wendy Cagur © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

This condition forced Wendy to undergo treatment for three days in the hospital. He also took advantage of this time to rest completely for his body’s recovery.

"So if you count the rest, three days is quite enough because during the treatment I really rested, slept because what my body needed was rest," Wendy explained.

3. Too Busy Activities

Although it was initially difficult to accept, Wendy realized that fatigue from overly busy activities was the main cause of her condition. She is determined to manage her time more wisely and take care of her health.

"Just know your body, you have to know how to treat yourself, your body, and also your mind. Sometimes we tend to forget that we are human, not robots," she emphasized.

(kpl/aal/tdr)