Woman Reveals the Symptoms Doctors Dismissed Before Her Near-Fatal Crohn’s Diagnosis (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Paula Sojo’s viral TikTok highlights years of dismissed symptoms before emergency surgery revealed severe Crohn’s disease complications, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
- Despite chronic symptoms from a young age, Sojo was repeatedly misdiagnosed with hemorrhoids, delaying proper treatment until her condition worsened significantly.
- After a six-month hospital stay and multiple surgeries, including a proctocolectomy resulting in a permanent ostomy, Sojo’s Crohn’s disease stabilized, and she entered remission.
- Sojo co-founded Ostome Fashion to create stylish ostomy covers, aiming to empower others with ostomies and reduce stigma surrounding the condition.
- Through her platform, she raises awareness about Crohn’s disease red
