College Student's Health Battle Uncovers Celiac Disease and Ulcers After Initial Misdiagnosis

In a candid online video, college student Ryan Weitz shared her challenging health journey, highlighting the importance of persistent advocacy for accurate medical diagnoses. Weitz recounted years of debilitating stomach issues, initially attributed to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) during her college years. Despite various treatments, her condition worsened, particularly after an appendectomy, when she experienced severe nausea and vomiting. "I felt so nauseous after I ate and I was throwing up," Weitz stated, describing the alarming escalation of her symptoms. Her persistence led to further testing, revealing not only celiac disease, a condition her brother also has, but also stomach ulcers. The ulcers were reportedly a side effect of an excessive Advil prescription following her appendectomy. Weitz is now managing her conditions with a gluten-free diet and specific medications for her stomach ulcers. She emphasized the critical need for comprehensive testing, noting that initial diagnoses can sometimes be incomplete. "You might get something and realize that it's something else," she advised, urging others to seek thorough medical evaluations if they suspect something is wrong.

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