“My classmates and seniors gave me strange looks because of my appearance”: How this woman who is fighting a rare health condition became a doctor

At 13, Hina Ramteke was diagnosed with scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disorder. Despite facing physical challenges, strange looks from peers, and debilitating symptoms like breathlessness and finger stiffness, she pursued her dream of becoming a doctor. Now 26, Hina lives with severe lung disease and relies on oxygen therapy, but her unwavering determination has led her to achieve her goal, proving her illness doesn’t define her future.