Understanding POEM: A Breakthrough for Achalasia
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 September, 2025 When achalasia strikes, with its strange ability to turn the simple act of swallowing into a daily battle marked by food getting stuck in the chest and water going down slower than expected, the POEM procedure
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth): Signs and Natural Management
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 September, 2025 Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where the number of bacteria naturally present in the small intestine can go up disproportionately, with the bad bacteria having a greater presence, when compared to the benign
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Rare But Rising Gut Disorder
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 22 September, 2025 Eosinophilic esophagitis is an autoimmune condition that affects millions of individuals all over the world and its occurrence has steadily been increasing over the last decade or so. Also called EoE, it is a condition where
Fatty Liver Disease Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Stages
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 September, 2025 Fatty liver disease affects almost 38% of the Indian population- which is an extremely high number. The liver is a crucial organ that is responsible for maintaining metabolism overall. It also tends to store fat reserves-
Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, and When Surgery Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 August, 2025 What Causes Gallstones in Adults? Gallstones are the stubborn pebbles that form when delicate chemistry in your biliary lake goes awry and if you are in India- where our love for rich gravies, fried snacks and rapid dietary
What Is the POEM Procedure? A Modern Solution for Achalasia
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 26 July, 2025 Achalasia is a muscle disorder where the muscles in the oesophagus or food pipe are too tight. Along with the muscles of the food pipe on top, the sphincter muscle below does not contract or relax- causing
Top 5 Gastroenterologists in Hyderabad
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 19 July, 2025 From the moment we take our first sip of morning chai or coffee to the last morsel we consume before sleep - our gut weaves a symphony of breakdowns and absorptions. But when that music turns to
Is It Gas, IBS, or Something Serious? When to Get a Gut Check Done?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 June, 2025 The incidence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in India has increased in the last decade or so, but it is still much lower than the west, with a rate of 4-7% annually. It starts off as
How Spicy Foods Affect Acid Reflux
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 9 April, 2025 We Indians love our spicy foods absolutely, but many of us have to deal with the negative after effects for quite a while. This can be unpleasant and downright painful, in extreme cases. Heartburn symptoms include acid
Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve: Which Weight Loss Surgery Is Right for You?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 Febraury, 2025 Obesity is a condition where your body mass index is much higher than 30kg/㎡ and it is a growing healthcare concern in India over the past few decades. It affects more women than men in India- with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Common Triggers, Signs, and How to Manage It Effectively
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 22 February, 2025 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a medical condition that affects almost 4-7% of the Indian population. It may be more too, as many cases remain undiagnosed due to people not getting help or diagnostic criteria differences. It
Stomach Pain: When to Worry and When to See a Doctor
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 February, 2025 Most of us complain of a ‘stomach ache’ when we have eaten something bad, or too different or are feeling way too full after a meal. Pain in any form is just your body signalling that something
