Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Severe Lung Failure and Its Emergency Management
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 March, 2026 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, shortened to ARDS is a condition where an underlying infection or cause leads to acute lung failure and severe respiratory distress. ARDS develops secondary to another condition and it can progress within a
Patellar Dislocation: Why the Kneecap Slips Out of Place and How It’s Treated
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 March, 2026 The knee joint is made of 3 bones and has the knee cap in a vertical groove on top. When it slips out of this trochlear groove, it is a dislocation. It is super painful and you
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Causes of Persistent Shoulder Pain and Limited Movement
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 March, 2026 The rotator cuff is basically a group of 4 muscles which help you move the arm above your head, or pull it towards or away from the body. When the bones of your shoulder rub against the
Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis): When Bone Tissue Dies Due to Poor Blood Supply
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 March, 2026 Osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition where bone tissue death occurs due to loss of blood supply to the particular region. It affects how bones and joints function, as it can destabilise them over time.
Portal Hypertension: Increased Pressure in the Liver’s Blood Vessels
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44550" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The portal vein takes blood from the stomach, spleen, intestines, and pancreas and sends it to the liver, which filters it extensively, before the blood is sent back into systemic circulation. Portal hypertension
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
