Certain genetic disorders can remain dormant in a person ‘s life till they present with a lethal manifestations. Diagnosis such diseases can be challenging due to lack of awareness. One such story is that of Ketan Goyal. . Ketan , a 21 year old, young B.tech student sudden weakness of right half of the body while at college.

In June 2018, I started developing small lesions under my skin. With time, these lesions increased, and I would develop a fever every evening. At that time, I just took PCM whenever I had a fever. Then after some time, I felt as if my ear was getting blocked, and whenever this would happen, I would develop nausea along with it, but after some time, it would get better on its own. The severity of these symptoms increased with time.

In 2021, after receiving my COVID-19 vaccine, I faced an unexpected and terrifying battle with a rare disease. What started with nosebleeds and difficulty breathing escalated into a series of painful surgeries and hospital stays, leaving me unable to hear, walk, or speak clearly. Despite numerous doctors being unable to diagnose my condition, it was finally at PGI Chandigarh where I received the care I desperately needed. Diagnosed with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA), the doctors at PGI, including Dr. Aman Sharma and Dr. Akash, saved my life. Their relentless dedication, along with the support of my family, brought me back to health after years of pain and uncertainty. Today, I am healthy and grateful for the compassionate care that gave me a second chance at life.

It all began with COVID in January 2022. Right after COVID, I experienced nasal bleeding and hearing loss. The ENT specialist prescribed antibiotics for a week, then another week, but there was no improvement. Soon, I started feeling pain on the left side of my head, extending to my jawline. Despite more antibiotics, my symptoms worsened, including nasal bleed, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing sound in ear), and severe sinusitis (nose block). I also had a mild fever. Basic blood tests showed elevated TLC, so more antibiotics followed.