Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Fluid Collection That Can Develop After Pancreatitis
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 April, 2026 The pancreas is a very metabolically important organ- as it produces insulin necessary for maintaining blood glucose levels in the body. When the pancreas gets injured or inflamed due to some condition, it can cause pancreatitis, which
Intussusception: A Serious Intestinal Condition Commonly Seen in Children
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 April, 2026 An intussusception is a pediatric emergency in infants- where one segment of the intestine folds inside another part, causing a blockage of the bowels. Hence, it is an intestinal obstruction in infants and is described as a
Budd-Chiari Syndrome: When Liver Veins Become Blocked
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 April, 2026 The liver is the largest organ in the body which is responsible for a variety of physiological functions. Since it is very metabolically active, the liver needs a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrient rich blood. When
Zenker’s Diverticulum: A Rare Swallowing Disorder Causing Regurgitation and Cough
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 April, 2026 The oesophagus is an essential organ that helps food and drink move down to the stomach, from the mouth, using peristaltic movements, that are regulated by contracting muscles. Some individuals may develop a pouch or diverticulum that
Sepsis: Recognizing Early Signs of a Life-Threatening Bodywide Infection
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 April, 2026 The immune system works hard to ward off pathogens and to get the body back to normal in different circumstances. But, when it overreacts as a consequence of some infection spreading in the body rapidly, it can
Subdural Hematoma: Brain Bleeding After Head Injury and When Surgery Is Required
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 April, 2026 The brain and spinal cord is encased in multiple layers of tissue called the meninges- the dura mater which is the outermost layer, closest to the skull, arachnoid mater which is in between and the very delicate
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Sudden Kidney Failure and Early Warning Signs
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 April, 2026 The kidneys work continuously to filter toxins from blood all day. When the filtering capability is lost due to an injury or chronic disease and symptoms of kidney injury begin to show up in just a few
