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
Kidney Stones: Causes, Prevention, and Minimally Invasive Treatments
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 February, 2026 Kidney stones are a major public health concern in India. When there is excessive mineral presence in blood like oxalate, calcium, phosphate etc. and there is dehydration too, these substances do not get flushed out of the
Gastritis Flare-Ups: Triggers, Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 February, 2026 The stomach is a pouch shaped organ that is used to store food and begin the process of digestion in earnest, after food has been chewed and pushed down into it. When the inner gastric mucosal lining
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): Autoimmune Damage to the Liver’s Bile Ducts
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 19 January, 2026 The liver is the largest organ in the body which serves multiple functions in the body. One of them includes its ability to produce bile - a yellow coloured fluid that contains salts which help break down
Chronic Pancreatitis: Long-Term Pancreatic Damage and Digestive Complications
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 January, 2026 When the pancreas gets inflamed due to any underlying cause or injury, it can interfere with how your body metabolises certain foods like sugars and proteins, as insulin and amylase are produced by specialised cells in this
Autoimmune Hepatitis: When Your Immune System Attacks the Liver
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 22 December, 2025 We know that hepatitis is caused when the liver gets inflamed and damaged. The inflammation can be due to a variety of reasons. Autoimmune hepatitis is a form of liver disease where the immune system works overtime
Celiac Disease: How Gluten Triggers an Autoimmune Response
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 December, 2025 Celiac disease is often mistaken for a gluten intolerance, though both are different conditions. Celiac disease is a condition where the small intestine gets attacked by the immune cells in your body, when you consume any food
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
