Patient Experience
A 7-year-old girl from a rural farming family presented with unexplained weight loss and fatigue; Dr. Arora diagnosed type 1 diabetes after discovering ketoacidosis. He taught the illiterate parents to use a color-coded insulin system, and the child is now thriving with community-supported glucose monitoring.
A teenage ballet dancer with polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance was struggling with weight gain and missed performances. Dr. Arora designed a tailored metformin and lifestyle regimen aligned with her rehearsal schedule, enabling her to return to the stage within three months.
An 8-year-old boy from an affluent family had recurrent severe hypoglycemia due to a rare insulinoma. Dr. Arora coordinated with surgeons for a successful resection and implemented a continuous glucose monitor, preventing future episodes and allowing the child to resume sports safely.
A 16-year-old refugee with no prior healthcare access presented with stunted growth and delayed puberty from untreated hypothyroidism. Dr. Arora initiated levothyroxine therapy and collaborated with social workers to secure nutrition support, resulting in a growth spurt and pubertal progression over six months.
A 12-year-old with Prader-Willi syndrome and morbid obesity was referred for hyperphagia management. Dr. Arora introduced a structured meal plan, growth hormone therapy, and family counseling, leading to stabilized weight and improved mobility in a year.
A 14-year-old athlete developed thyroid storm after unsupervised supplement use. Dr. Arora managed the crisis with antithyroid drugs and beta-blockers, educated the family on supplement risks, and achieved euthyroidism within eight weeks with no lasting cardiac effects.
A 6-year-old from a low-income single-parent household had congenital adrenal hyperplasia missed during neonatal screening. Dr. Arora started hydrocortisone and fluidrocortisone, preventing adrenal crisis and arranging free medication through a hospital program for ongoing care.
A 17-year-old with Turner syndrome and osteopenia feared fracture risk during college. Dr. Arora prescribed calcium-vitamin D supplementation and weight-bearing exercises, improving bone density scans by 9% over two years and boosting her confidence for independent living.
A 9-year-old with rapid-onset obesity and central hypoventilation was diagnosed with ROHHAD syndrome. Dr. Arora initiated multidisciplinary care involving ventilation support and hormone replacement, slowing disease progression and enabling home-based care with regular telehealth check-ins.
An 11-year-old adopted from overseas had severe rickets and hypocalcemia from vitamin D deficiency. Dr. Arora used high-dose cholecalciferol and dietary counseling, correcting deformities with bracing and showing full biochemical recovery in four months.
A 15-year-old with Klinefelter syndrome experienced social isolation due to gynecomastia and delayed puberty. Dr. Arora started testosterone therapy and referred for breast reduction surgery, significantly improving the patient's mental health and peer relationships within a year.
A 5-year-old with monogenic diabetes from a GCK mutation was misdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Arora discontinued insulin after genetic testing, switching to dietary management alone, which eliminated injections and normalized the family's daily routine immediately.
A 13-year-old with pituitary gigantism from an adenoma presented with accelerated growth and joint pain. Dr. Arora coordinated transsphenoidal surgery and post-operative lanreotide therapy, stabilizing height and relieving symptoms within six months.
A 10-year-old with Addison's disease had recurrent adrenal crises during infections. Dr. Arora implemented a sick-day protocol with stress-dose hydrocortisone and provided emergency injectables, reducing hospitalizations by 80% and training school staff for support.
An 18-year-old with post-traumatic hypopituitarism after a car accident suffered from fatigue and infertility concerns. Dr. Arora replaced deficient hormones (cortisol, thyroid, testosterone) and referred for fertility preservation, restoring energy and offering hope for future family planning.