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Chiari syndrome – more than just movement
Chiari malformation is a rare brain disorder that can change your life in a matter of months. For a teenager, it means not only physical pain, but also the need to make mature medical decisions that are normally made by adults. Oliwia Ferdek from Sosnowiec has experienced this firsthand—she was diagnosed at the age of 16, and since then her life has focused on [...]
MPD is not a sentence – the story of a mother who trusted the process
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a diagnosis that sounds like the end of life as they know it for many families. In reality, it can be the beginning of a long, difficult, but meaningful journey—provided there is adequate support, a treatment plan, and care for the whole family. This article accompanies an episode of the Medical Talks podcast, in which Maria Olkhovyk, mother of four-year-old Mark, talks about [...]
Movement as the foundation of health – why children need it more than ever
Physical activity for children is becoming less and less a natural part of everyday life, and more and more an addition to the schedule between school, extracurricular activities, and screens. In the interview, Jan Lipski, a physical therapist who works with children on a daily basis, looked at movement not as a sporting obligation, but as a fundamental element of physical, emotional, and social health. This is [...]
Superpowers that are not visible – the story of Teodor and his family
At first glance, Teodor seems like an ordinary 10-year-old. He likes computer games, dreams of traveling far away, and can talk about his plans for hours. Only after a while does it become clear that his everyday life is different from that of his peers, and that the word "superpower" takes on a completely different meaning in this family. This article accompanies an episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, in which Joanna [...]
Life without pain – the story of the first child in Poland diagnosed with CIPA
Imagine a child who breaks his arm and doesn't cry. Not because he is exceptionally resilient, but because his body does not send pain signals. For a parent, this is a situation that disrupts all known safety patterns. This is the everyday life of Krystian—the first child in Poland diagnosed with congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA). This article accompanies [...]
Siblings in the shadow of diagnosis – the story of a sister who grew up faster
When a child in the family becomes ill or disabled, the adults' attention naturally focuses on the patient. However, there is often someone else there too—the siblings. Children who do not have a diagnosis, but who carry within them fears, responsibilities, and emotions that are not always noticed. This article accompanies an episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, in which Joanna Sobolewska talks [...]