Short Bowel Syndrome: Digestive Challenges After Intestinal Surgery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44545" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Short bowel syndrome, also called short gut syndrome is a condition that may be present from birth or may be an unwanted side effect of extensive intestinal surgery. It affects young children. Parts
Duodenal Ulcers: Why Ulcers Develop in the First Part of the Small Intestine
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44541" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Duodenal ulcers, also called peptic ulcer disease is a condition where open sores or lesions begin to form in the stomach lining in the duodenum- the part where the stomach meets the small
Bile Duct Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44534" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Bile is a yellowish green digestive fluid needed to break down fats and it is made by the liver. It then flows via bile ducts or tiny canals into the gallbladder, where it
Achalasia: When the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Fails to Relax
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44530" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Achalasia, also called achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motility disorder that can affect how a person swallows solid or liquid foods. It can lead to other unwanted complications, if it is not
Schizoaffective Disorder: Understanding the Overlap Between Mood Disorders and Psychosis
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44381" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Schizoaffective disorder is a condition that is characterised by symptoms of a mood disorder with psychosis, along with schizophrenia too. So, affected individuals seem to deal with a mixed bag of symptoms like
Peripheral Edema in Heart Failure: Why Fluid Accumulates in Legs and Ankles
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44524" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The human body is mostly made of fluids of different kinds, but the volumes are tightly controlled by the kidneys and different hormones. Edema or fluid retention occurs when more fluid is produced
Mitral Valve Regurgitation: When the Heart Valve Leaks and How It’s Managed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 March, 2026 The heart has four chambers through which blood flows sequentially, before exiting and entering systemic circulation. For this process to continue without any problem, blood needs to flow in one particular direction. Valves are present for this
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Sudden Rapid Heartbeats and Modern Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44515" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Supraventricular tachycardia, also called SVT is a heart condition that is characterised by rapid changes in heart rate. The change in rhythm begins from the upper chambers of the heart. When this condition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Why the Heart Becomes Enlarged and Weak
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 March, 2026 The heart has cardiac muscles which keep pumping blood to all parts of the body, for life. When there is some issue with how the heart works, the muscles may begin to overcompensate- they grow bigger in
Aortic Aneurysm: Early Warning Signs and When It Becomes a Medical Emergency
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 March, 2026 An aneurysm is a bulge that forms on the walls of an artery- making it look like a bubble. This weakens the blood vessel and when there are sudden pressure changes, it may rupture. When such a
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM): Signs, Causes, and Nutritional Rehabilitation
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 February, 2026 Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) occurs in children, older adults or people with chronic health conditions, when there are inadequate supplies of protein and calories to meet daily needs. As time goes on, this lack damages growth, immunity, muscle
Chiari Malformation: Structural Brain Abnormality and When Surgery Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44376" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Chiari malformation is a congenital brain malformation characterised by a small part of the brain or cerebellum moving into the spinal canal. Depending on the extent of structural changes, symptoms may be present
