Helping a young teen thrive despite Crohn’s Disease

When Dmiya began feeling tired all the time, her mom, Tiffanee, knew something wasn’t right. “She started losing a lot of energy,” she recalled. What followed was a life-changing diagnosis: Crohn’s Disease, a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the digestive tract and requires lifelong management. Under the expert care of Fernando Medina Carbonell, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Dmiya began her journey toward healing. With a combination of surgical intervention, ongoing treatment, and a dedicated GI care team, Dmiya is now thriving. Her story is one of resilience, support, and the power of specialized pediatric care.