Georgia, the sister of TOWIE star Lydia Bright, was recently hospitalized after contracting sepsis.
Lydia and Georgia’s mother Debbie revealed her daughter’s health scare on Instagram and spoke openly about the terrifying ordeal.
She explained that Georgia was first diagnosed with tonsillitis before she was struck by the life-threatening disease which kills 48,000 people in the UK each year.
She posted a bunch of photos of Georgia as a child and wrote that she opened up about the experience to raise awareness.
Debbie wrote: “I’m not sure how to write this, but the purpose of this post is to highlight the importance of an opportunity you have.
Scary: TOWIE star Lydia Bright, Georgia’s sister (pictured left) was recently hospitalized after contracting sepsis
Open: Lydia and Georgia’s mum Debbie revealed their daughter’s health scare on Instagram and opened up about the terrifying ordeal
Important: She posted a bunch of photos of Georgia as a child and also wrote that she opened up about the experience to raise awareness
“Too often we take our health for granted, we believe our bodies are fine, our health is our wealth, but we often neglect to nourish ourselves with kindness, time and food.”
“Having said all that, it could be something small that turns out to be something so desperately serious that we just don’t see it coming.”
She continued: “My daughter Georgia got sick a few weeks ago, anyone who knows Georgia knows she’s going 100mph so when she goes to sleep it means she’s not feeling well.
“I pulled her back to me, took care of her day and night. A visit to the doctors with the diagnosis of tonsillitis. It got worse and worse…. I took her to the hospital where she was run over by SEPSIS.
“This week a documentary hit our screens, 48,000 people die from sepsis every year.”
Known as the “silent killer,” sepsis strikes when an infection such as septicemia triggers a violent immune response, in which the body attacks its own organs.
Debbie then updated her followers on the warning signs to look out for.
She wrote: “Always watch for the following symptoms: difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, rash, photophobia, abdominal pain, blood in urine, confusion, jaundice, signs of stroke.”
She added: “And remember, you know your child better than anyone, you know when something is wrong.” Love you @xgeorgiabrightx my little warrior.
Responding to the post, Georgia thanked her mom for all her support, calling her “my complete rock.”
She wrote: “I couldn’t have got through the last 2 weeks without you. My complete rock. I couldn’t possibly love you more.”
Her sister Lydia also responded to the post, writing a series of heart emojis.
Deadly: She explained that Georgia was first diagnosed with tonsillitis before she was struck by the life-threatening disease which kills 48,000 people in the UK each year
Grateful: Georgia responded to the post, thanking her mum for all her support and calling her “my complete rock”.
Debbie also used her Instagram stories to promote the recent documentary Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie, in which actor Jason Watkins discusses the sudden death of his daughter Maude from sepsis at the age of two.
She added: “Other signs of sepsis and it’s been all week, she couldn’t bring her temperature down and was shaking violently. The shaking is when your whole body takes over.
“At this moment, action is crucial … I literally screamed that she had sepsis.”
She concluded by saying: “I want to thank the @nhs for saving my daughter’s life. But doctors…nurses and counselors, please listen to the mothers…fathers and concerns. We know them best.”
What are the main symptoms of sepsis? The “silent killer” that can cause death within minutes
Known as the “silent killer,” sepsis strikes when an infection such as septicemia triggers a violent immune response, in which the body attacks its own organs.
It is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by an infection or injury. According to the UK Sepsis Trust, around 245,000 people in the UK contract sepsis and 52,000 die from it each year.
Instead of attacking the invading bug, the body turns itself on and shuts down vital organs.
If caught early enough, it can be easily treated with intravenous antibiotics and fluids, but it must be given as soon as sepsis is suspected – it strikes with frightening speed, and for every hour delayed, a patient’s chance of dead by 8 percent.
Sepsis is a leading cause of preventable death, killing 44,000 people each year
The early symptoms of sepsis can easily be confused with milder conditions, which means it can be difficult to diagnose.
A high temperature (fever), chills and chills, a rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing are also indicators.
A patient can deteriorate rapidly if sepsis is missed at an early stage, so prompt diagnosis and treatment is crucial – but this rarely happens.
In the early stages, sepsis can be confused with a respiratory infection, flu or an upset stomach.
It is most common and dangerous in older adults, pregnant women, children under the age of one, people with chronic medical conditions or people with compromised immune systems.
The six signs of something potentially fatal can be identified by the acronym “SEPSIS”:
- Slurred speech or confusion
- Extreme chills or muscle aches
- Don’t pee for a day
- Severe shortness of breath
- Mottled or discolored skin
Anyone who develops any of these symptoms should see a doctor urgently—and doctors ask, “Could this be sepsis?”
Source: Daily Mail
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