How Your Gut Health Affects Your Mood and Mental Well-Being
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 October, 2025 The gut in a human being has long been thought to be a place where food goes in, gets digested and then nutrients get absorbed. While it is of course the main function of the gut,
Hiatal Hernia: The Hidden Cause of Persistent Acid Reflux and Chest Pain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 October, 2025 A hernia is a condition where parts of any organ protrude out of the muscle or protective layer they are encased in. Hernias are pretty common but never problematic in many cases, all over the world.
Diverticulitis: What Happens When Pouches in Your Colon Get Infected
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 October, 2025 Diverticulitis is a condition where parts of the colon in their large intestine can get inflamed due to injury or infection of some kind. This condition is found to be more common in older individuals and
Pancreatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and How Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 October, 2025 The pancreas is an extremely crucial endocrine organ in the body which functions as a part of the digestive system. Its main function is to secrete insulin and amylase, thus helping in the digestion of food
Barrett’s Oesophagus: A Pre-Cancerous Condition You Shouldn’t Overlook
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 October, 2025 Barrett’s oesophagus is a specific condition of the oesophagus- the food pipe that carries food down your throat to the stomach, from your mouth. The lining of the tube-like food pipe is made of cells which
Gastroparesis: When Your Stomach Can’t Empty Food Properly
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 October, 2025 The term ‘paresis’ is used by doctors to indicate that there is some muscle weakness which can be attributed to an underlying cause like a nerve disorder, for example. By extension, ‘gastroparesis’ means the muscles in
Plantar Fasciitis: The Real Cause of Morning Heel Pain and How to Treat It
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 October, 2025 Plantar fasciitis is a condition that is caused by the inflammation of specific connective tissue found in the heel of your feet. It is one of the most common orthopaedic complaints all over the world and
Cervical Myelopathy: How Spinal Cord Compression Affects Movement and Balance
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 October, 2025 The cervical nerves are 8 pairs of nerves that are found to emerge from the cervical region of the spine- which is the set of bones which connect your skull to the torso of your body,
Scoliosis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Non-Surgical Treatments
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 October, 2025 Scoliosis is normally a condition that is associated with young children or teenagers and is very rare in adults. But, when it does occur in an older adult, it can be challenging to deal with. Scoliosis
Bursitis: The Inflammation Behind Sudden Joint Pain and Swelling
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 October, 2025 The bursa are small bags of synovial fluid, found in different parts of the body- where friction between joints can occur. There are hence about 150 bursae all over and many of them are concentrated at
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee): Why It Happens and How to Recover Safely
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 October, 2025 The patellar tendon is a very strong bundle of connective tissue that runs from the top of your kneecap or patella to the shin bone or the tibia. This tendon is what allows you to move
Endocarditis: How a Simple Infection Can Turn Life-Threatening for the Heart
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 October, 2025 The heart is composed of three distinct layers of cells- called the inner endocardium, middle myocardium and outer epicardium respectively. There is an additional layer of tissue for greater protection - which is the thick pericardium.
