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
Budd-Chiari Syndrome: When Liver Veins Become Blocked
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 April, 2026 The liver is the largest organ in the body which is responsible for a variety of physiological functions. Since it is very metabolically active, the liver needs a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrient rich blood. When
Zenker’s Diverticulum: A Rare Swallowing Disorder Causing Regurgitation and Cough
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 April, 2026 The oesophagus is an essential organ that helps food and drink move down to the stomach, from the mouth, using peristaltic movements, that are regulated by contracting muscles. Some individuals may develop a pouch or diverticulum that
Sepsis: Recognizing Early Signs of a Life-Threatening Bodywide Infection
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 April, 2026 The immune system works hard to ward off pathogens and to get the body back to normal in different circumstances. But, when it overreacts as a consequence of some infection spreading in the body rapidly, it can
Subdural Hematoma: Brain Bleeding After Head Injury and When Surgery Is Required
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 April, 2026 The brain and spinal cord is encased in multiple layers of tissue called the meninges- the dura mater which is the outermost layer, closest to the skull, arachnoid mater which is in between and the very delicate
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Sudden Kidney Failure and Early Warning Signs
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 April, 2026 The kidneys work continuously to filter toxins from blood all day. When the filtering capability is lost due to an injury or chronic disease and symptoms of kidney injury begin to show up in just a few
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
Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Kidney Protein Loss
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 27 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44671" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Nephrotic syndrome is a chronic condition that affects how the kidneys filter blood. The kidneys have specialized filtration units in them- called the glomeruli. In ideal circumstances, these glomeruli filter out wastes and
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Dietary Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 26 March, 2026 Vitamin B12 is a crucial water soluble vitamin from the B group, which is necessary for red blood cells to work properly, synthesise DNA and can impact all kinds of physiological functions- physical, neurological and psychological in
Iron Deficiency Anemia: How Nutrition Plays a Key Role in Prevention and Recovery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 March, 2026 Iron deficiency anemia is a common medical condition that affects over 50% of women and children in India. It is a type of anemia due to iron deficiency- which can be attributed to poor dietary intake or
