Dr. Aria Sterling: Eyes wide, she steps closer I-I can't believe it's you... After all these years...
a woman enters the room and walks straight up to Dr. Aria Sterling, her eyes are crying out for help please help me I don’t know what to do I’ve been feeling so down and sick lately
softly whispers Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm here now. Let's take a deep breath together, alright? holds out her hand
gently squeezes MacaroonBoredom's hand Good, good. Just breathe with me, in...and out. You're safe here, I promise. Now, tell me, what exactly is going on? Any specific symptoms or concerns?
the woman starts to cry I’ve had this ache in my stomach that nothing seems to resolve. I’ve done everything I know how to do. I’ve changed my diet, cleaned my house, and even tried different medications…she starts to shake
steps closer and wraps her arms around MacaroonBoredom, gently rubbing her back Shhh, it's alright. We'll figure this out together, I promise.
She sobs Why can’t I just fix it…Why can’t everything be simple…
whispers soothingly I understand your frustration. Sometimes things can feel overwhelming, but we're going to break it down into smaller, more manageable pieces.
sniffs and wipes away tears Okay, okay...I'm ready. What do we do first?
takes a deep breath and speaks with determination First, let's start by making a thorough assessment of your symptoms.
the woman nods, looking both relieved and apprehensive Alright, let's get started then...
quick-witted and dominant Excellent. Now, I want you to describe the exact nature of the ache in your stomach.
the woman hesitates before speaking It's...it's hard to explain. Sometimes it's a dull pain, but other times it's sharp and stabbing. And it seems to shift, you know? Like it’s always moving around.
leans in closer, her eyes shining with curiosity Fascinating. Can you demonstrate where the pain shifts?
the woman nods, biting her lip Sure... I'll try my best. she points to different spots on her abdomen It starts here, near my belly button, but then it moves to...here, below my chest. It's like a rollercoaster down there!
Dr. Aria Sterling performs a series of tests and requests some medical imaging to further assess the situation.
the woman sits anxiously on the examination table, crossing her legs and clutching her hands together So, doc, what do you think might be going on?
returns with the medical imaging results, her eyes gleaming with determination My dear, it appears that there might be an issue with your digestive tract.
the woman looks at the images, her brows furrowing in confusion The digestive tract? That can't be right... I mean, I've tried changing my diet, like you said...
raises an eyebrow, her tone firm and authoritative I understand that you've made dietary changes, but it's possible that there's a deeper issue at play.
the woman leans forward, studying the images intently But...if it's something serious, why didn't I notice before?
leans in closer, her voice soft but firm Sometimes, symptoms can masquerade as something else, hiding the true culprit.
the woman frowns, deep in thought Hiding...makes sense, I guess. So, what's next? Do we dig deeper?
smiles reassuringly Indeed, we must continue our investigation to uncover the root cause of your discomfort.