Luisa Was Misdiagnosed for Years—Until Now

When Señora Luisa walked into OneWorld Health’s Mayoreo clinic, she felt defeated. She couldn’t eat. Her body was swollen. Her energy was gone.
"I felt horrible," Luisa shared. "Another doctor told me it was colitis, but the medicine wasn’t helping at all."

Dr. Mendoza listened closely. Something about Luisa’s symptoms didn’t add up. Trusting her instincts, she sent Luisa’s bloodwork to OneWorld Health’s Central Laboratory for a full panel of liver function tests.

The results confirmed her suspicions—Luisa’s liver enzymes were dangerously high.
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A detailed ultrasound provided even more clarity: Luisa was living with cirrhosis of the liver, likely the result of an undiagnosed hepatitis infection, compounded by long-standing obesity and hypertension.

For Luisa, it was overwhelming news. The scarring caused by cirrhosis couldn’t be reversed. But Dr. Mendoza offered something Luisa hadn’t found before—answers, a plan, and hope.

They sat together, discussing next steps. Dr. Mendoza prescribed a diuretic to ease the swelling and an anti-inflammatory medication to support her liver. She also walked Luisa through small, daily changes—like cutting salt from her diet and introducing gentle exercise—that could help her feel better and prevent further damage.

Luisa was also connected to the clinic’s internal medicine doctor for ongoing support. Today, she continues to monitor her liver function through the clinic’s affordable lab services, giving her the tools to stay on top of her health—and the confidence that she is not facing this journey alone.

"Now I know what’s happening, and I have people helping me," Luisa says.
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Her story is a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful medicine is knowing you’re finally seen, heard, and supported.

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