ostomate

Have you ever been blown off by doctors about pain or symptoms you are experiencing? If yes, this episode is for you! In this week’s chat, we welcome Nicole’s doctor, Dr. Shirin Towfigh, a Board-Certified General Surgeon at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center in Southern California. Dr. Towfigh isn’t only Nicole’s literal lifesaver, but she is also world-renowned for her treatment of hernias and hernia-related complications - and is sought out by patients across the globe for help when it comes to unknown abdominal pain.

In this episode, we discuss how Dr. Towfigh was the first doctor to take Nicole’s symptoms seriously and how she discovered an intestinal issue as the underlying culprit. We also discuss why women continue to go under-diagnosed and over-medicated, signs and symptoms to look out for when it comes to hernias, and how you can properly assert yourself with to get the care you deserve! After all, you know your body more than anyone else – take a stand and let your voice be heard!

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Other Resources:

Beverly Hills Hernia Center

https://www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com/

NY Times Article -

In Women, Hernias May Be Hidden Agony

Books by Dr. Towfigh - 

www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com/about-dr-towfigh/books/

Press on Dr. Towfigh -

www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com/about-dr-towfigh/press/

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