Esophageal Spasms: The Lesser-Known Cause of Chest Pain and Swallowing Difficulty
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 November, 2025 We all know what the oesophagus is- as it is commonly called the food pipe, that takes food from the mouth to the stomach, in a smooth manner. The oesophagus has numerous muscles which contract and relax
Lactose Intolerance: How to Manage Dairy Sensitivity Without Losing Nutrition
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 November, 2025 Lactose is a sugar that is predominantly found in milk and other dairy products. But, not everyone can digest it with ease. In fact, almost 65% of the Indian population is said to be lactose intolerant, and
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): The Serious Side of Fatty Liver Disease
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 November, 2025 The liver is the largest organ in the body which functions in multiple aspects- it is metabolically very active, produces many enzymes and salts that are needed for digestion to occur properly and is the major centre
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Understanding This Chronic Inflammatory Spine Condition
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 November, 2025 There are over hundreds of different types of arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis is one such condition that is chronic and affects the spinal cord. It tends to affect the sacroiliac joints the most - which is the
Raynaud’s Phenomenon: When Cold Fingers Signal a Circulation Problem
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 November, 2025 With winter setting in, cold hands and feet are a pretty common and normal occurrence. But, what should you do if you notice blue coloured fingertips and toes? Is it worrisome? Or is it okay for you
Joint Preservation Techniques in Young Patients to Delay Replacement Surgery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 November, 2025 Joint preservation techniques are one of the most functional and practical procedures that can be used to protect damaged cartilage of the joints and to help affected individuals stay active for as long as possible. Young patients
Pericarditis: Inflammation of the Heart Lining and Its Underlying Causes
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 November, 2025 The heart is a complex, pumping organ that is composed of 3 different layers- the innermost endocardium, the middle myocardium and the outer epicardium. The pericardium is a covering or sac like structure which is present over
Osteomyelitis: How Bone Infections Develop and Are Treated
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 November, 2025 Your bones may seem static, indestructible and super strong. While they are like that most of the time, they are living tissue that provide the fundamental, hard skeletal structure that allows you to move in almost any
Myocardial ischaemia: Why Reduced Blood Flow Can Damage the Heart
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 November, 2025 The heart is a fist sized organ that keeps beating rhythmically, in your chest cavity, all day, every day- to ensure that blood gets pumped all over your body. All of this pumping is obviously done by
Gilbert’s Syndrome: Why Mild Jaundice Isn’t Always a Sign of Liver Disease
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 November, 2025 Having yellow coloured skin, nails or the iris of the eyes has long been associated with jaundice and can be a cause for great alarm in most people. But, for some individuals, high bilirubin levels can be
Functional Dyspepsia: Chronic Indigestion Without a Clear Cause
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 November, 2025 The digestive system is a complex arrangement of various organs that need to function together and in the right way- for food to get digested, absorbed and waste to get excreted. At times, there may be functional
Chondromalacia Patella: The Real Reason Behind Anterior Knee Pain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 November, 2025 The joints in your body contain different kinds of connective tissue- like cartilage, which helps in easy movement which is seamless and smooth. The knee joint is a super crucial joint that helps in stable movement and
