Dr. Yasemin Dilek Soysal

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with unexplained post-dive abdominal pain and bloating. Dr. Soysal discovered a rare case of mesenteric panniculitis triggered by rapid pressure changes, unrelated to typical diving illnesses. Treatment involved a novel combination of anti-inflammatory medication and a customized breathing protocol to manage intra-abdominal pressure during ascents, allowing the patient to return to competition within three months.

A 72-year-old retired Byzantine art restorer, living alone in a historic Istanbul neighborhood, was admitted with severe malnutrition. Endoscopy revealed chronic ischemic colitis from undiagnosed vasculitis, worsened by a lifelong minimalist diet. Dr. Soysal coordinated with a rheumatologist and a culinary historian to create a nutrient-dense meal plan using traditional Ottoman ingredients the patient culturally accepted, leading to gradual mucosal healing over eight months.

A 19-year-old university student from a conservative rural family presented with cyclical vomiting that coincided exclusively with her computer science exams. Dr. Soysal diagnosed cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome from secretive CBD use for anxiety, complicated by familial shame. Treatment involved discreet cognitive behavioral therapy, antiemetics, and a family mediation session that reframed the issue as a medical condition, resulting in symptom resolution after one academic semester.

A 45-year-old ship captain on international container routes developed treatment-resistant H. pylori infection. Dr. Soysal traced it to continuous reinfection from the ship's water tank, which harbored a unique biofilm strain. She designed a dual-phase treatment: antibiotics synchronized with shore leave, plus a portable UV water purification system for the vessel. Follow-up confirmed eradication after three voyages.