Contact Dermatitis: Skin Reactions Caused by Allergens and Irritants
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 March, 2026 Contact dermatitis, also called irritant contact dermatitis is a condition that causes an allergic skin reaction when you come in contact with an allergen or trigger of some kind. The allergen can be of different kinds- like
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Painful Skin Lumps in Sweat Gland Areas
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 March, 2026 Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a condition that affects the hair follicle cells. It is autoinflammatory in nature and is chronic in nature. It has no permanent cure, which is why managing symptoms needs to be a priority
Lichen Planus: An Autoimmune Skin Condition Affecting Skin, Nails, and Mouth
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 March, 2026 Lichen planus is a skin condition that can cause rashes to form in different parts of the body. It is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder which tends to get better even without any treatment. But, the symptoms
A Common Viral Lung Infection in Infants and Young Children
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 March, 2026 Bronchiolitis is a very common cause for infant lung infection. It normally affects babies and children younger than 2 years of age. Since the bronchioles in the lungs get inflamed, this condition is termed bronchiolitis. This can
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Severe Lung Failure and Its Emergency Management
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 March, 2026 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, shortened to ARDS is a condition where an underlying infection or cause leads to acute lung failure and severe respiratory distress. ARDS develops secondary to another condition and it can progress within a
Patellar Dislocation: Why the Kneecap Slips Out of Place and How It’s Treated
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 March, 2026 The knee joint is made of 3 bones and has the knee cap in a vertical groove on top. When it slips out of this trochlear groove, it is a dislocation. It is super painful and you
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Causes of Persistent Shoulder Pain and Limited Movement
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 March, 2026 The rotator cuff is basically a group of 4 muscles which help you move the arm above your head, or pull it towards or away from the body. When the bones of your shoulder rub against the
Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis): When Bone Tissue Dies Due to Poor Blood Supply
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 March, 2026 Osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition where bone tissue death occurs due to loss of blood supply to the particular region. It affects how bones and joints function, as it can destabilise them over time.
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
