Huntsville woman turns rare disease diagnosis into healthcare advocacy

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Swapna Kakani was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome just days after she was born, after doctors discovered her small intestine was not fully formed.

“And from birth, from that day onwards, I became dependent on nutrition from an IV, as well as nutrition from a feeding tube,” Kakani said.

Kakani said her condition did not define her childhood…

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