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Patient Voices: Luke Melms Explains How Ignoring the Early Signs Delayed His Crohn's Diagnosis
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Patient Voices: Luke Melms Explains How Ignoring the Early Signs Delayed His Crohn's Diagnosis
FromGastro Girl
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Luke Melms, former NCAA baseball player, ignored and downplayed his GI symptoms for years, which eventually led to hospitalizations. He was finally diagnosed with Crohn's disease and wants others know that he wishes he talked to his doctor a lot sooner than he did. Luke’s story highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms, acknowledging when something may be wrong with our bodies, and seeking medical care sooner rather than later.
Released:
Sep 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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