Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries around the world, making ordinary processes more efficient and freeing up vital time for more important activities.
When a concerned mother turned to ChatGPT to get a diagnosis for her four-year-old son, who was suffering from recurring toothache and limited growth, the influence of AI reached new heights. This is what we know.
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- Woman turns to ChatGPT to diagnose her 4-year-old son
- After the diagnosis, the mother joined a group to help other parents
Woman turns to ChatGPT to diagnose her 4-year-old son
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The young man, Alex, and his mother, Courtney, had endured a three-year medical mystery that included extreme pain and unexpected symptoms. “I have to give him Motrin (a painkiller) every day, or he’ll have gigantic seizures,” Courtney said of the struggle. He was perfectly fine taking Motrin.”
During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, Alex began biting objects, causing him discomfort and prompting his mother to seek medical attention. Despite multiple visits to the doctor and even a visit to the emergency room, the cause of Alex’s pain remained unknown.
According to Today.com, Courtney’s quest to discover answers led her to spend restless nights searching for medical information online.
As if the toothache wasn’t enough, Alex’s growth rate had stopped, causing even more concern. One doctor speculated that it could be a side effect of COVID-19, but the matter was not resolved.
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Courtney was frustrated after seeing 17 doctors without receiving a final diagnosis, so she turned to a strange source: ChatGPT. She told the AI tool about Alex’s symptoms, hoping to find a cure. ChatGPT, to her surprise, suggested tethered cord syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
After the diagnosis, the mother joined a group to help other parents
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With this new knowledge, Courtney joined a Facebook community of parents whose children also had this problem. She pored over Alex’s MRI notes and compared them to ChatGPT’s instructions. One particular feature piqued her interest: Alex’s discomfort sitting cross-legged. This, she reasoned, suggested a structural problem.
Courtney immediately scheduled a consultation with a neurosurgeon and expressed concern about tethered cord syndrome. The neurosurgeon evaluated the MRI and verified Alex’s diagnosis, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her medical history. This is not the first time ChatGPT has contributed to the diagnosis of medical problems.
Earlier this year, a Twitter user described how AI technology correctly identified a diagnosis for his beloved dog when traditional doctors had failed. AI tools have proven their value and abilities to improve people’s lives over time. However, as recent studies have shown, some people around the world are still losing their jobs as a result of AI.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn