Pleurisy: When Inflammation of the Lung Lining Causes Sharp Chest Pain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44357" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The pleura are cells which line the lungs, in the form of a membrane. When this pleural membrane gets inflamed, it can cause a variety of symptoms, as it rubs against the chest
Focal Seizures: Localised Brain Seizures and How They Differ from Generalised Epilepsy
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 21 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44345" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Focal seizures or partial seizures originate from a single point in the brain and hence its effects are highly localised. The main difference between focal and generalized seizures is the fact that the
Pituitary Tumors: Symptoms, Hormonal Effects, and Neurosurgical Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 20 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44334" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Pituitary tumors, also called adenomas are benign and grow on the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and is divided into 2 lobes- front and back, which
Trigeminal Neuralgia: The Facial Pain Disorder Often Called the ‘Suicide Disease’
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 19 February, 2026 The trigeminal nerve is the largest cranial nerve in the skull, with 3 main branches and helps in ensuring that all sensory activities take place without issue- like touch, temperature, feeling pain, chewing etc. When there is
Pulmonary Embolism: Sudden Lung Blockage and Its Life-Threatening Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44330" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] An embolism is caused by a blood clot called an embolus or emboli (plural). The clot can block any blood vessel in the body and when it happens in the lungs, it can
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes: Early Signs and Modern Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44321" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Nerve entrapment is a phenomenon where a nerve gets trapped or compressed between two structures in the body. Peripheral nerve entrapment means the peripheral nerves are getting affected- and the nerves get compressed
Hydrocephalus in Adults: When Excess Brain Fluid Causes Pressure and Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44317" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The brain sits in the skull, bathed by cerebrospinal fluid, which circulates through the spinal canal and ventricles or spaces in the brain. CSF is produced at a specific rate every day and
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Early Signs of Lung Scarring and Breathing Difficulty
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44313" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Interstitial lung disease or ILD is an umbrella term used to describe any condition that affects the lungs by causing inflammation and scarring of tissue. ILD can be caused by different factors and
Brain Aneurysm: When a Blood Vessel Weakens and Why Early Surgery Saves Lives
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44306" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] A brain aneurysm is a condition where the walls of blood vessels in the brain are weak and begin to bulge out, as an air bubble has formed. It can pop at any
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,
