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
Lactose Intolerance: How to Manage Dairy Sensitivity Without Losing Nutrition
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 November, 2025 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 be lactose intolerant, and
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 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 bilirubin levels can be
Functional Dyspepsia: Chronic Indigestion Without a Clear Cause
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 November, 2025 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, there may be functional
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.
