25 Years of Misdiagnosis—A Lesson in Looking Beyond the Symptoms
A patient suffered from throat pain for 25 years, repeatedly treated for tonsillitis with no lasting relief. The real culprit? Post-nasal drip caused by a deviated nasal septum. After a proper diagnosis and septoplasty, the patient finally found relief.
Key Learning Points:
Medicine is all about exclusion—Ruling out possibilities is just as crucial as identifying the obvious.
Treat the cause, not just the symptoms—A persistent symptom often signals an underlying issue.
A fresh perspective can change everything—Re-evaluating chronic cases can lead to life-changing outcomes.
This case underscores the importance of thorough diagnosis and a patient-centered approach in medical practice.
As posted in her Instagram Handle:
It’s an informational video with what i dealt and suffered for 25 years and finally getting my issue resolved.
Thank you Doctor Kumaresh for making me fit and fine back post a successful septoplasty surgery
Original Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGGAL0JTcN3CY1YA5J3gPg4eXdiNBXLOaVjlGw0/
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