Pleural Effusion: Fluid Around the Lungs and When Drainage Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 April, 2026 The lungs lie in your chest cavity and are covered with protective membranes called the pleurae. The pleurae normally have minimal amounts of fluid between them to help the lungs move easily, without friction when you breathe
Bronchiectasis: Chronic Airway Damage Leading to Persistent Cough and Infections
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 April, 2026 The lungs are an essential pair of organs that help you breathe and when the airways or the passages that carry air to your lungs get damaged due to some chronic condition, it can affect your quality
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
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Lung Inflammation Triggered by Allergens
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 April, 2026 Pneumonitis is a condition where there is inflammation of lung tissue due to some underlying cause. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a subtype caused by lung inflammation due to allergens like pollen, pathogens, dander, etc. If you have
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): A Hip Condition in Growing Children
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 April, 2026 A slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a pediatric hip disorder that affects the epiphysis or ball like head of the thigh bone- as your teenager grows, the softer bone that grows newly can weaken how the
Stress Fractures: Overuse Injuries Common in Athletes and Active Individuals
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 April, 2026 Stress fractures are cracks or very minute bone fractures that normally occur due to excessive use of a particular limb or part of the body. In such cases, even if the injury is minor, the body is
Olecranon Bursitis: Swelling at the Elbow and Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 April, 2026 The olecranon bursa is found at the elbow and it contains fluid, which serves as a means to cushion and protect the joint. This bursa can get inflamed due to repetitive use of the elbow over a
Myositis: Inflammatory Muscle Conditions and Their Impact on Mobility
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 April, 2026 Myositis is a condition where your immune system sends cells to attack muscle cells, even though there is no injury or need for such a reaction. This continues to happen for a long time, which is why
Leg Length Discrepancy: Causes, Symptoms, and When Correction Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 April, 2026 Our limbs are how we get to move freely and go about our lives normally, on a daily basis. But, when they are not formed in the right way at birth or if there is an injury
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
Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Fluid Collection That Can Develop After Pancreatitis
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 April, 2026 The pancreas is a very metabolically important organ- as it produces insulin necessary for maintaining blood glucose levels in the body. When the pancreas gets injured or inflamed due to some condition, it can cause pancreatitis, which
Intussusception: A Serious Intestinal Condition Commonly Seen in Children
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 April, 2026 An intussusception is a pediatric emergency in infants- where one segment of the intestine folds inside another part, causing a blockage of the bowels. Hence, it is an intestinal obstruction in infants and is described as a
