Pulmonary Embolism: Sudden Lung Blockage and Its Life-Threatening Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44330" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] An embolism is caused by a blood clot called an embolus or emboli (plural). The clot can block any blood vessel in the body and when it happens in the lungs, it can
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes: Early Signs and Modern Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44321" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Nerve entrapment is a phenomenon where a nerve gets trapped or compressed between two structures in the body. Peripheral nerve entrapment means the peripheral nerves are getting affected- and the nerves get compressed
Hydrocephalus in Adults: When Excess Brain Fluid Causes Pressure and Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44317" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The brain sits in the skull, bathed by cerebrospinal fluid, which circulates through the spinal canal and ventricles or spaces in the brain. CSF is produced at a specific rate every day and
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Early Signs of Lung Scarring and Breathing Difficulty
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44313" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Interstitial lung disease or ILD is an umbrella term used to describe any condition that affects the lungs by causing inflammation and scarring of tissue. ILD can be caused by different factors and
Brain Aneurysm: When a Blood Vessel Weakens and Why Early Surgery Saves Lives
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44306" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] A brain aneurysm is a condition where the walls of blood vessels in the brain are weak and begin to bulge out, as an air bubble has formed. It can pop at any
Hepatic Encephalopathy: How Liver Dysfunction Affects the Brain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 February, 2026 The liver is the largest organ in the body, responsible for a variety of functions- foremost being filtering toxins from blood and producing bile for digestion of fats, among others. When the functioning of the liver is
Small Bowel Obstruction: Early Warning Signs and When It Becomes an Emergency
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44297" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The small intestine and large intestine are collectively termed the bowels in general and when there is a blockage or obstruction in the small intestine, it is called a small bowel obstruction, which
Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome (FAPS): Chronic Pain Without a Clear Cause
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 February, 2026 The digestive system has a major role to play- with its multitude of organs and pathways that ensure there is connection between them all wherever necessary. If you suffer from chronic pain that affects your daily routine,
Biliary Dyskinesia: Poor Gallbladder Function Without Stones
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 February, 2026 Biliary dyskinesia is a condition where the functionality of the gall bladder gets compromised- it normally stores bile in it and releases it into the intestine for digestion of fats to occur. But, when bile is not
Esophageal Stricture: When the Food Pipe Narrows and Swallowing Becomes Difficult
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44282" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The esophagus, also called the food pipe, serves as a passage into the stomach for all solid and liquid foods and beverages that we consume on a daily basis. When this pipe becomes
Coronary Artery Spasm (Prinzmetal Angina): Chest Pain That Happens at Rest
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44278" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The coronary artery is the main blood vessel which feeds the heart with oxygen rich blood, thus helping the heart pump continuously. When there is a temporary spasm or tightening of the smooth
Ventricular Hypertrophy: Why Thickening of the Heart Walls Is a Serious Warning Sign
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 February, 2026 It is a well known fact that the human heart has four chambers- two atria on top and two ventricles at the bottom, separated by a septum or wall of tissue. When the walls of the left
