Esophageal Spasms: The Lesser-Known Cause of Chest Pain and Swallowing Difficulty
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 November, 2025 [caption id="attachment_43591" align="alignnone" width="1200"] 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
Lactose Intolerance: How to Manage Dairy Sensitivity Without Losing Nutrition
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 November, 2025 [caption id="attachment_43587" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Lactose is a sugar that is predominantly found in milk and other dairy products. But, not everyone can digest it with ease. In fact, almost 65% of the Indian population is said to
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): The Serious Side of Fatty Liver Disease
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 November, 2025 The liver is the largest organ in the body which functions in multiple aspects- it is metabolically very active, produces many enzymes and salts that are needed for digestion to occur properly and is the major centre
Gilbert’s Syndrome: Why Mild Jaundice Isn’t Always a Sign of Liver Disease
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 November, 2025 [caption id="attachment_43557" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Having yellow coloured skin, nails or the iris of the eyes has long been associated with jaundice and can be a cause for great alarm in most people. But, for some individuals, high
Functional Dyspepsia: Chronic Indigestion Without a Clear Cause
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 November, 2025 [caption id="attachment_43553" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The digestive system is a complex arrangement of various organs that need to function together and in the right way- for food to get digested, absorbed and waste to get excreted. At times,
The Link between Stress and Digestive Disorders: How to Break the Cycle
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 23 October, 2025 Emotions experienced by us in various situations show effects on various organs in our body. Happiness, sadness, anxiety, anger - all are not only felt in the brain but also felt in other systems like chest,
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
Understanding POEM: A Breakthrough for Achalasia
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 September, 2025 When achalasia strikes, with its strange ability to turn the simple act of swallowing into a daily battle marked by food getting stuck in the chest and water going down slower than expected, the POEM procedure
