Joanne Hadjia, a singer who rose to fame on X-Factor Australia, has revealed a terrifying ordeal where her five-month-old son, Axe, fell ill and was misdiagnosed by doctors.
However, thanks to her instinct and some help from an AI chatbot, Joanne was able to get her son the right treatment just in time.
The Ordeal Begins
Axe had been suffering from fevers and a significant rash, but when Joanne took him to urgent care, they were sent home and told to keep an eye on him.
As his condition worsened, Joanne rushed him to the ER, where he was immediately taken in for testing.
Despite the numerous tests, doctors were unsure what was wrong with Axe, and it wasn’t until Joanne took matters into her own hands that they finally got to the bottom of it.
The Power of AI
Joanne used an AI chatbot called ChatGPT to research her son’s symptoms, and it was there that she discovered the possibility of Kawasaki disease, a rare condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.
She told her husband to inform the doctors, and after four doctors finally made the diagnosis, it was confirmed that Axe indeed had Kawasaki disease.
A Rare and Serious Condition
Kawasaki disease is a rare inflammatory condition that mostly affects young children, especially boys. If left untreated, it can lead to serious heart problems, including coronary artery aneurysms.
Joanne has spoken out about the importance of trusting your instincts as a parent and advocating for your child’s health.
A Lesson in Trusting Your Gut
Joanne’s experience has been a terrifying but valuable lesson in trusting her instincts as a mother.
She has urged other parents to speak up and advocate for their children’s health, even if it means being wrong or seeming “extra.”
With her son now recovering well after 12 hours of treatment, Joanne is grateful for Australia’s medical system and the power of AI.
Who is Joanne Hadjia?
Joanne, also known as Joey Dija, is a singer who rose to fame on X-Factor Australia’s fourth season in 2012.
She has been in the news before for her outspoken views on motherhood and her large family, which includes two sets of fraternal twins.
Despite facing criticism for her parenting choices, Joanne remains a passionate advocate for mothers and children everywhere.