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A 7-year-old girl from an affluent family presented with recurrent abdominal pain and failure to thrive. Dr. Saxena discovered a rare case of eosinophilic esophagitis through endoscopic biopsy. Treatment involved dietary elimination and swallowed corticosteroids, with complete symptom resolution within 3 months and continued growth improvement.
A 15-year-old boy from a low-income neighborhood arrived with severe jaundice and fatigue. Dr. Saxena diagnosed autoimmune hepatitis through comprehensive serological testing. Despite financial constraints, she coordinated with hospital social services to ensure access to immunosuppressive therapy, leading to significant liver function improvement over 6 months.
A 3-year-old adopted child from an orphanage presented with chronic diarrhea and developmental delay. Dr. Saxena identified post-infectious lactose intolerance and nutritional deficiencies. She created a tailored nutritional rehabilitation plan involving lactose-free formula and micronutrient supplementation, resulting in catch-up growth and normalized bowel function within 8 weeks.
An 11-year-old competitive swimmer developed unexplained weight loss and elevated liver enzymes. Dr. Saxena diagnosed Wilson's disease through ceruloplasmin testing and genetic analysis. Copper-chelation therapy was initiated, with the patient returning to competitive swimming after 9 months of treatment with close monitoring.
A 5-year-old from a remote village presented with massive hepatomegaly. Dr. Saxena identified visceral leishmaniasis, rare in urban settings. She coordinated with infectious disease specialists for amphotericin B treatment, achieving complete parasite clearance and organ size normalization after 4 weeks.
A 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy developed chronic constipation refractory to conventional treatment. Dr. Saxena implemented a novel bowel management program combining biofeedback therapy, specialized nutrition, and timed toileting, achieving regular bowel movements for the first time in her life after 12 weeks.
A 9-month-old infant from a migrant worker family presented with failure to thrive and edema. Dr. Saxena diagnosed celiac disease despite atypical presentation. She provided gluten-free formula through hospital assistance programs, with dramatic weight gain and developmental progress within 6 weeks.
A 16-year-old boy developed acute liver failure after accidental mushroom poisoning. Dr. Saxena led emergency management including N-acetylcysteine protocol and coordinated with transplant team. The patient recovered completely without transplantation, with liver function normalizing after 3 months.
A 4-year-old presented with recurrent pancreatitis. Genetic testing revealed PRSS1 mutation indicating hereditary pancreatitis. Dr. Saxena implemented preventive measures including enzyme supplementation and dietary modifications, reducing hospitalization frequency by 80% over the following year.
A 12-year-old refugee child arrived with severe malnutrition and suspected tuberculosis. Dr. Saxena diagnosed abdominal tuberculosis affecting intestines and peritoneum. She coordinated multi-drug therapy with nutritional support, achieving weight gain and infection clearance after 9 months of treatment.
An 8-year-old developed chronic vomiting after a viral illness. Dr. Saxena diagnosed gastroparesis through gastric emptying study. Treatment involved prokinetic medications and small frequent meals, with complete symptom resolution and return to normal activities within 2 months.
A 6-year-old from an educated urban family presented with recurrent bloody diarrhea. Dr. Saxena diagnosed ulcerative colitis through colonoscopy and initiated biologic therapy. The child achieved clinical remission within 8 weeks and maintained it through regular follow-up and medication adherence.