“You’re Making Up Symptoms,” They Laughed—Until the Specialist’s Report Came Back.

at this hospital. Because Emma’s labs indicate systemic inflammation at a level I do not ignore.”

My father shifted. “Systemic inflammation?”

“It means her body is attacking itself,” Dr. Stevens said bluntly. “And it’s been happening for a while.”

A nurse rushed in with new results. Dr. Stevens took them, read, then looked at me. “Emma, we need to admit continue reading …