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
Choledocholithiasis: Gallstones in the Common Bile Duct and Why They Need Treatment
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 29 March, 2026 Choledocholithiasis is a condition where one or many gallstones block the common bile duct, which is the passage that allows bile to move into the intestine from the gallbladder, and when this gets blocked, food does not
Mallory-Weiss Tear: When Severe Vomiting Causes Bleeding in the Food Pipe
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 March, 2026 The food pipe or the oesophagus helps in carrying food from the mouth to the stomach via the throat. It is muscular and has a thick lining in place. Most of the time, the lining stays intact
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
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
