Spec. MD. Yahya Kemal Seki Reviews

A 24-year-old female professional freediver presented with recurrent episodes of confusion and headache after deep dives. Dr. Seki, suspecting a rare form of decompression sickness affecting the central nervous system rather than joints, ordered specialized neurological imaging that revealed microvascular nitrogen bubbles. He coordinated with hyperbaric medicine to create a tailored recompression protocol and advised a modified dive profile, allowing her to continue her career with monitored safety parameters.

A 78-year-old retired citrus grove owner from Tarsus arrived with progressive weakness and bronze skin pigmentation. While initial tests suggested liver issues, Dr. Seki noted the patient's lifelong use of copper-sulfate fungicides in his groves. He diagnosed Wilson's disease with late-onset presentation, initiating chelation therapy. The patient's family initially resisted treatment due to cost, but Dr. Seki connected them with a rare disease foundation for support, leading to gradual neurological improvement over eighteen months.

A 31-year-old Syrian refugee and textile worker presented with episodic fever and joint pain that migrated between large joints. Other clinics had treated recurrent infections. Dr. Seki identified a pattern correlating with her menstrual cycle and diagnosed Familial Mediterranean Fever, a condition uncommon in her region of origin. Colchicine treatment eliminated symptoms, and he arranged genetic counseling for her extended family in the refugee community.

A 42-year-old long-haul truck driver with uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes was found to have treatment-resistant high blood pressure during a routine commercial license medical. Dr. Seki discovered the patient was taking a specific over-the-counter nasal decongestant containing pseudoephedrine for chronic congestion from cabin air quality. Switching medications and addressing sleep apnea from his irregular schedule normalized his pressure without additional drugs.

A 19-year-old university student and competitive chess player developed severe abdominal pain during tournaments. Extensive gastroenterology workups were negative. Dr. Seki recognized the symptoms coincided exclusively with high-stress matches and diagnosed abdominal migraine, a rare variant. Prophylactic magnesium and beta-blockers before competitions completely resolved her symptoms, allowing her to continue her athletic career.

A 67-year-old retired sea captain presented with gradual memory decline attributed to aging. Dr. Seki noted subtle coordination issues and ordered tests revealing abnormally high manganese levels. Investigation uncovered the patient's hobby of restoring antique brass nautical instruments with manganese-containing alloys in a poorly ventilated workshop. Chelation and workshop modifications halted the cognitive decline, with partial recovery over two years.

A 35-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester developed unusual liver enzyme elevations and itching. While obstetricians suspected typical cholestasis, Dr. Seki identified concomitant hemolytic anemia through peripheral smear review. He diagnosed HELLP syndrome in early development and coordinated immediate specialized delivery and hematological management, preventing full syndrome progression and ensuring maternal and fetal safety.

A 28-year-old professional windsurfer presented with recurrent episodes of extreme fatigue and muscle cramps after competitions in the Mediterranean. Dr. Seki suspected not dehydration but a channelopathy triggered by electrolyte shifts from seawater ingestion and intense exertion. Genetic testing confirmed Andersen-Tawil syndrome, and a regimen of potassium-sparing diuretics and competition hydration strategy allowed continued professional activity.

A 55-year-old female pottery artist with chronic kidney disease of unknown origin had worsening function despite standard care. Dr. Seki visited her studio and identified she used a local clay containing high levels of cadmium for her distinctive glazes. He diagnosed cadmium nephropathy, arranged for alternative materials, and initiated specific chelation, stabilizing her renal function where previous treatments had failed.

An 81-year-old grandmother caring for her great-grandchildren developed recurrent falls and dizziness. Multiple specialists found no cardiac or neurological cause. Dr. Seki discovered she was secretly skipping meals to feed the children during family financial hardship, leading to orthostatic hypotension from malnutrition. A community support plan addressing both medical and social needs resolved her symptoms completely.

A 47-year-old port authority worker developed a persistent cough and weight loss. Initial workup suggested tuberculosis, but treatment failed. Dr. Seki identified exposure to beryllium in old ship components he handled as a hobbyist restorer. He diagnosed chronic beryllium disease, a rare granulomatous condition, and initiated corticosteroid therapy, coordinating with occupational medicine for workplace modifications.

A 22-year-old female computer science student with type 1 diabetes presented with erratic glucose control. Continuous glucose monitoring data revealed unexplained nocturnal spikes. Dr. Seki discovered she was sleep-programming with a new insulin pump interface that had a software glitch causing basal rate errors at midnight. He worked with the manufacturer to identify the bug while providing interim manual management, resolving the dangerous instability.

A 60-year-old retired teacher presented with progressive difficulty swallowing and weight loss. Multiple endoscopies showed only mild inflammation. Dr. Seki noted the symptoms began after her husband's death and diagnosed severe grief-induced esophageal dysmotility (broken heart syndrome variant). A combination of low-dose antidepressants, diaphragmatic breathing exercises before meals, and grief counseling produced gradual improvement over nine months.

A 33-year-old organic farmer presented with seasonal bouts of fever, headache, and photophobia that coincided with harvesting his quinoa crop. Dr. Seki suspected an environmental trigger and diagnosed hypersensitivity pneumonitis from mold exposure in stored grains. Simple changes in harvesting technique and storage ventilation eliminated symptoms without medication, and he published the case to alert other regional farmers.

A 70-year-old former construction supervisor with COPD presented with acute confusion. While pneumonia was suspected, Dr. Seki identified subtle nystagmus and diagnosed carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty heater in his traditional wood-paneled home. Hyperbaric treatment resulted in full neurological recovery, and he arranged for the local gas company to inspect similar homes in his neighborhood.