Aired (September 16, 2023): Ang hiling ni Bernard para sa kanyang ika-24 na kaarawan ay tuluyan nang gumaling. Ang paa niya kasi, namamaga at naging dahilan para siya'y tuksuhin ng ibang tao. Ano nga ba ang sakit na iniinda ni Bernard? Panoorin ang video.
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00:00 Bernard, 23 years old, is very affected by his daily life.
00:05 Because of his severe illness, he has almost lost hope in life.
00:09 But in his future, Bernard is determined to get up again and continue his life.
00:17 His courage and challenge is what Luisito Santos of Super Radio DZW is aiming for.
00:24 He is often inside the house.
00:28 I hide him because I haven't bullied him yet.
00:33 "Hey, you're so big."
00:35 He has no confidence in himself.
00:37 My hands and teeth are getting bigger.
00:41 Bernard was like this before, 23 years old.
00:47 But now, in his near future, he has a wish.
00:57 [music]
01:05 Bernard's right tooth is bigger than his left tooth.
01:12 Bernard, when did you feel this condition?
01:16 I was a baby.
01:18 While he is growing, his tooth is also growing.
01:23 Some people said that Bernard has elephantiasis.
01:27 But they haven't confirmed it.
01:29 Did you get your tooth treated?
01:31 No, because it's already there.
01:34 I can't find it.
01:36 My mom knows that I was treated when I was a child.
01:41 He doesn't have any disease because I gave birth to him and he's already like that.
01:45 That's his foot.
01:47 The complications of Bernard's tooth are from the operation he had last year.
01:53 I operated him because there's a tumor in his foot.
01:57 His foot is also not even.
02:01 Is this condition affecting your studies?
02:04 When I entered, I stopped. I was in grade 7.
02:07 I can't avoid the trips of my classmates.
02:11 That's what he's like. He's being bullied.
02:13 "Your foot is big."
02:14 Maybe he's the one who's telling me that.
02:17 I also noticed that Bernard's left hand and left foot are small.
02:22 His mom said that it's normal for him to have an infection.
02:27 No, it's not.
02:29 Because when I was treating him, he was a child.
02:33 As a mother, I couldn't breathe.
02:38 When he came out, he was like that.
02:42 He doesn't have any disease because I gave birth to him and he's already like that.
02:45 That's his foot.
02:46 His mom said that she accepted the condition of his son.
02:50 She abandoned him and supported Bernard when there are people who will live with his son.
02:55 I told him not to be bullied.
02:57 I told him to accept what God gave you because God loves you.
03:02 I told him that.
03:03 Let them be.
03:05 Those people who have nothing to do in life, I can say that they are bitter.
03:09 What was the challenge for you in raising Bernard?
03:13 Because of his condition, he can't be bullied.
03:18 Because when he came here, he just cried.
03:20 Did Bernard not ask you why he was born like that?
03:24 No, he's not like that.
03:27 I told him to study well because if he doesn't study, nothing will happen to him.
03:37 Because of his hard life, Bernard decided to leave Manila to work.
03:42 But his fate didn't agree with him.
03:45 Why did you go to Manila?
03:47 I followed my brother so I can see him.
03:50 I don't know what to do because I'm always busy because of the problems in my house.
03:57 When someone gives me something, I put it aside.
04:01 Because every night, I buy food and I look for a safe place to sleep.
04:08 Surprisingly, his experience made him realize that his condition doesn't stop him from doing what he wants in life.
04:18 I wanted to go home because of my family.
04:23 Because if they find out that I'm there, I'll think that it will add more pain to my head.
04:31 Of course, it hurts.
04:33 I asked him where his brother is hiding.
04:35 He said, "Ma, Bernard is here."
04:37 I told him to go home.
04:39 He used to hide his condition.
04:42 Now,
04:44 in social media, Bernard doesn't hesitate to show his teeth.
04:52 Good morning, guys.
04:54 I'm thinking about what to do.
04:57 Why would I hide this?
05:00 Every time people watch it, it's obvious.
05:03 Why is it not the same as what I think?
05:06 But he wasn't saved by the bashers.
05:09 Someone told me, "What's that? Online divorce?"
05:13 He told me, "Yes, I'm doing that."
05:15 I didn't pay attention to him because someone was commenting.
05:19 I didn't care about him.
05:22 I was just happy.
05:24 I just thought that it's natural for people to do that because it's just a bash.
05:29 Bernard was happy that his condition was accepted.
05:33 With the help of prayers and the support of his family,
05:38 Bernard is ready to continue his life.
05:41 And now, his 24th day is approaching.
05:45 He plans to return to school.
05:48 So, what's your dream in life?
05:50 Just like my brother, I want to be an IT technician.
05:53 IT technician.
05:55 Dimension Technology.
05:56 It's okay.
05:58 We can just eat everyday.
06:00 What's your birthday wish?
06:02 I just want our family to be fine.
06:05 I want my life to be fine.
06:11 With the help of people who are supporting me.
06:16 I just want to be kind to him.
06:18 I just want to be obedient to God.
06:21 That's how our life is.
06:23 We don't have to always be ready.
06:26 We don't have money.
06:28 Our gift for Bernard is a surprise.
06:32 So that he can bring a smile to the day of his birthday.
06:37 Yay!
06:39 Of course, we can't forget the birthday when there's no cake.
06:45 Cake.
06:46 Happy birthday, Bernard.
06:48 Thank you for the inspirations.
06:51 For sharing your story with us.
06:53 And you can't complete a birthday cake without...
06:56 Glow.
06:58 Candle.
07:00 I hope you become strong.
07:03 I hope you don't get bullied.
07:05 Always call God.
07:07 I hope there are more blessings that will come to us.
07:14 Even if you don't have a father.
07:15 Of course, life is just like that.
07:19 I'm happy.
07:21 Even if I'm not ready.
07:23 I'm happy.
07:25 At least my family is there.
07:27 They don't have any illness.
07:29 So what's your plan when you're 24?
07:33 I'll just move on.
07:35 I'll just adjust to what I need to improve.
07:41 I'll stop being negative and stop giving up on life.
07:48 I hope you live long.
07:50 Since Bernard hasn't had his parents check up on him since he was a kid,
07:58 we'll bring him to an expert to find out what his condition is.
08:03 Hi, Doc. Good afternoon.
08:05 Hello. Good afternoon.
08:07 This is Bernard.
08:10 I have a few questions.
08:11 Why do you have a suture site?
08:15 Did you get a surgery?
08:18 I had an operation.
08:20 What was the reason?
08:22 I think it's a tumor.
08:26 The general term is lymphedema.
08:30 It can be one leg, two legs, or anywhere.
08:37 Lymphedema is the swelling of a part of the body
08:40 because of the stored protein-rich fluid from the paralyzed lymphatic system.
08:44 Our lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts
08:49 that maintain fluid levels in our body tissues.
08:52 It also serves as a defense against infections.
08:56 When it gets paralyzed,
08:58 the excess fluid in our blood vessels will accumulate
09:01 and will be stored in a part of the body,
09:03 which is usually in the arm or the leg.
09:06 The main reason for people with lymphedema
09:10 is surgery or radiation therapy
09:15 that damages the circulation.
09:19 Those who have surgery
09:21 can also have an infection,
09:23 a parasitic infection called filariasis.
09:28 Filariasis is a type of neglected tropical disease
09:33 that occurs due to parasites in the soil.
09:36 Filarial worms live in our lymphatic system.
09:41 When the number of them increases,
09:43 it damages the blood vessels,
09:45 which is why people with lymphedema can have it.
09:47 But Bernard's case is congenital.
09:52 It means that if he was just diagnosed,
09:56 he might have a problem with his lymphatic system.
10:00 When you notice your hand is small, it's like this.
10:03 It's part of the congenital anomaly.
10:06 So it's more of congenital.
10:08 Because it has a different congenital deformity,
10:12 it's probably a congenital problem.
10:14 The lymphatic circulation is not good.
10:18 In the lymphatic circulation,
10:20 sometimes they have problems
10:24 with the flow of lymphatic fluid.
10:29 So it's congenital.
10:30 To make sure if it's filariasis or not,
10:33 we're still under Bernard's blood test
10:35 to see if there are parasitic worms in his body
10:38 that need to be treated and killed.
10:41 So that the other parts of his body are not affected yet,
10:46 we will continue our intervention
10:49 to improve the flow of lymphatic fluid.
10:56 Doc gave some advice
10:58 to prevent the blood from getting into Bernard's feet.
11:01 What we can do is,
11:03 always raise your lymphatic gland
11:05 to help with the drainage of the lymphatic fluid.
11:08 Surgery is a last resort.
11:11 You can also do a tiptoe.
11:15 I'm fine. I already know what my illness is.
11:19 And then,
11:21 in...
11:23 Why?
11:28 What?
11:29 Don't worry.
11:31 It's not cancer.
11:33 You have a long life.
11:35 You're just affected by the appearance and discomfort.
11:39 I'm fine.
11:41 I'm clear about
11:43 how to deal with this.
11:47 I've always wanted to see a doctor
11:50 to know what my illness is.
11:55 In Bernard's new year,
11:57 he hopes that he can continue his dreams.
12:04 I am Luisito Santos,
12:10 with "I Isang Brigada."
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