Patient Experience
A 7-year-old girl from a remote village presented with persistent fever and joint pain, initially misdiagnosed elsewhere. Dr. Sungal identified Kawasaki disease and administered IVIG treatment just in time, preventing coronary complications. Her agricultural worker parents were deeply involved throughout the two-week hospitalization.
An affluent 12-year-old boy with complex congenital heart disease developed unexplained cyanosis during a family vacation in Bengaluru. Dr. Sungal coordinated with cardiology specialists to adjust his medication regimen, achieving stabilization within 48 hours without surgical intervention.
A 3-year-old from an urban slum presented with severe malnutrition and recurrent pneumonia. Dr. Sungal implemented a comprehensive nutritional rehabilitation program alongside treating the respiratory infection, involving community health workers for follow-up care over six months.
A teenage athlete from a middle-class family suffered sudden cardiac arrest during training. Dr. Sungal led the emergency response team that performed successful resuscitation, followed by diagnosis of underlying Long QT syndrome and implantation of a defibrillator.
A newborn from a migrant labor family was brought in with neonatal sepsis. Dr. Sungal managed the complex antibiotic therapy while navigating language barriers and the family's transient living situation, achieving full recovery in three weeks.
A 9-year-old with autism spectrum disorder presented with self-injurious behavior and gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Sungal identified underlying celiac disease and worked with a multidisciplinary team to create a tailored dietary and behavioral management plan.
A 15-year-old from an upper-class family developed mysterious neurological symptoms after returning from abroad. Dr. Sungal diagnosed rare autoimmune encephalitis and initiated plasmapheresis, leading to gradual recovery over three months with extensive family involvement.
A 5-year-old street vendor's child presented with advanced tuberculosis meningitis. Dr. Sungal coordinated with social services to ensure treatment adherence through DOTS therapy while addressing the family's housing instability.
A 10-year-old with type 1 diabetes from a rural area arrived in diabetic ketoacidosis. Dr. Sungal stabilized the acute condition and conducted extensive diabetes education for the illiterate parents using pictorial guides and community health worker support.
A 2-year-old adopted internationally presented with failure to thrive and developmental delays. Dr. Sungal uncovered previously undiagnosed congenital hypothyroidism and initiated treatment, showing remarkable developmental catch-up within six months.
A 13-year-old from a conservative family presented with severe anemia. Dr. Sungal diagnosed thalassemia major and initiated regular transfusion therapy while sensitively navigating cultural barriers to genetic counseling for the family.
A 6-year-old refugee child presented with war-related trauma and conversion disorder. Dr. Sungal employed play therapy alongside medical treatment, collaborating with mental health professionals and interpreters to facilitate recovery.
A 14-year-old competitive student developed psychosomatic abdominal pain during exam season. Dr. Sungal employed a biopsychosocial approach involving family counseling and stress management techniques rather than medication.
An 8-year-old with cerebral palsy from a low-income family presented with status epilepticus. Dr. Sungal managed the acute crisis and established a sustainable long-term seizure management plan using affordable antiepileptic medications.