Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Warning Signs, Causes and Emergency Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 June, 2026 The GI tract is essentially a long tube with different parts or organs, with specialised functions. It starts from the mouth, neck, food pipe, goes into the stomach, small intestine and ends with the large intestine. The
Blood in Stool or Black Stools? When to Seek Immediate Gastro Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 May, 2026 Black coloured or bloody stools are called melena in medical terms- and this symptom may be caused by upper GI bleeding. Blood turns black when it travels through the digestive system and exits via the rectum, as
Intracranial Hematoma: Types of Brain Bleeding and When Surgery Is Critical
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 22 April, 2026 Intracranial bleeding or bleeding in the skull occurs when you have an injury or suffer from chronic hypertension, which is not under control. An intracranial hematoma is usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts, causing blood
Cholangitis: Infection of the Bile Ducts and Its Emergency Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 20 April, 2026 The liver is a very metabolically active organ that makes bile and bile salts for digestion to occur, while also playing a key role in breaking down harmful components and purifying blood before it goes to different
Pulmonary Edema: Fluid Accumulation in the Lungs and Emergency Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 April, 2026 Edema is a medical term used to denote fluid accumulation in any part of the body. When such fluid is present in the lungs, it is called pulmonary edema, which can lead to an intense breathing difficulty
Ischemic Colitis: Reduced Blood Flow to the Colon and Its Warning Signs
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 April, 2026 Colitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the colon- due to a variety of reasons. Ischemic colitis is one such kind- it is colon inflammation due to poor circulation of blood in the area. Low levels
Sepsis: Recognizing Early Signs of a Life-Threatening Bodywide Infection
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 April, 2026 The immune system works hard to ward off pathogens and to get the body back to normal in different circumstances. But, when it overreacts as a consequence of some infection spreading in the body rapidly, it can
Intestinal Ischemia: Reduced Blood Flow to the Intestines and Emergency Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 March, 2026 Ischemia is a condition where enough blood with oxygen and nutrients does not reach certain parts of the body- it may be due to an injury, blockage or some other issue. When there is reduced blood flow
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
Understanding Hospital Emergency Services: When to Visit the ER
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 26 January, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44145" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The emergency department in a hospital is always at a high stake position and has a fast paced environment that is designed to save lives and stabilize high risk individuals and patients in
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: Sudden Brain Bleeding and Emergency Warning Signs
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 January, 2026 The brain is encased in multiple layers of tissue or the meninges - called the Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater and Pia Mater- the other names for the super hard layer farthest away from the brain, the blood
Best Hospital in Hyderabad for Emergency, Surgery, and Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 January, 2026 Usually, people do not pick a hospital under calm circumstances. When a long-lasting illness becomes somewhat acute, decisions are made. When seconds matter, it is not just proximity or reputation, but whether a hospital has the capacity
