Alex, a healthy and happy child, was suddenly struck by a mysterious illness. He had no energy left, he was in pain, its growth had slowed.
17 different PhDs over 3 years The family who signed up couldn’t get results and Alex couldn’t be diagnosed. Until his mother joined ChatGPT.
It all started during COVID-19.

Alex, who was 4 years old at the time, started experiencing various pains. They first went to the dentist for this pain that started when they chewed something. Because of teeth grinding Airway obstruction was taken into accountHe went through the treatment process for this, but Alex’s pain did not disappear completely.
After a while they noticed that Alex was not getting any bigger. Doctors said he may have been affected by the epidemic. They indicated that he had grown some during his check-up in 2021, but also this time He had instability in his right and left footHe walked by dragging his left foot.
Also about physiotherapy migraine headache started. This time a neurologist was added to the doctors. The family took Alex to a total of seventeen doctors, including internal medicine and pediatricians.
And now her mother was looking for a solution in artificial intelligence.

He joined ChatGPT and transferred all of Alex’s tests and MRI reports to ChatGPT for about 3 years. Chat for Alex’s illness “tethered spinal cord syndrome” He made the diagnosis.
Her mother immediately went to a neurosurgeon and sure enough, the AI was right. With this disorder tissue in the spinal cordIt creates ligaments that restrict the spinal cord’s movement and cause it to stretch abnormally.
A condition in which the spinal cord is not fully developed or a certain part of it is exposed birth defect Although it was known as Alex, the situation was a little different.
Although this condition is normally visible on the backs of children, this is only the case with Alex He had what looked like a birthmark on his hip. and until then no doctor had noticed it. Her belly button was also crooked.
Alex has undergone surgery and is still recovering.
Alex a few weeks after diagnosis operated immediately and is now on the road to recovery. He continues to play with his friends without losing his joy.
Even though he hurt his back and knee while skating and had to give up hockey and baseball because he was injured, he still managed to survive with his small body. continues to adapt to life And he continues his childhood, knowing that he is sick and being treated.
Once again we see the power of artificial intelligence.

Even though there are some controversies when it comes to artificial intelligence, it is no longer possible to ignore what it can do. AI tools when used in the right hands It has been proven once again how big the difference can be.
While his family and Alex’s story is remembered as an example of both scientific and humanitarian success, perhaps one of the lessons we need to learn is: Be open to new technologies and that trying alternative methods can sometimes be life-saving.
And today, when Alex can laugh again, this story was worth it.
Sources: Today, Business Insider, Radiology Business
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