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Afflicted

Afflicted

Description: It's not always easy for a physician to diagnose what's ailing someone who has something wrong with their health. Sometimes baffling symptoms lead to controversial diagnoses and -- potentially -- costly treatments. This docuseries follows several people with chronic illnesses who are searching for answers... and relief. The subjects include Carmen, whose strange symptoms are triggered by Wi-Fi and electricity; Star, who has been diagnosed with a dozen different medical conditions; Jamison, who hasn't left his room in two years; and Bekah, who lives in a van in the desert to avoid mold.
Genre: Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 7
First episode air date: August 10, 2018
Network: Netflix
Executive Producer: Peter LoGreco
Genre: Television documentary
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