When Crohn's Wears an Endometriosis Mask: Lisa's Diagnost...

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Lisa Patel underwent multiple surgeries for suspected endometriosis before discovering she actually had Crohn's disease. This episode examines how gender-specific assumptions in medicine can lead doctors to misinterpret gastrointestinal symptoms in women as gynecological problems. We analyze the overlap between Crohn's and endometriosis symptoms, the impact of gender bias in diagnostic decision-making, and the consequences of delayed inflammatory bowel disease treatment. Through Lisa's experience, we explore how patients can advocate for themselves when facing gender-based diagnostic assumptions and the importance of comprehensive differential diagnosis in women's health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Lisa Patel underwent multiple surgeries for suspected endometriosis before discovering she actually had Crohn's disease. This episode examines how gender-specific assumptions in medicine can lead doctors to misinterpret gastrointestinal symptoms in...

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