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Quinton Aaron on life support after severe blood infection

Quinton Aaron, the actor who played Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is on life support after a severe blood infection. His wife Margarita Aaron said doctors intubated him and are running tests with ongoing antibiotics, describing his status as day-to-day. A GoFundMe for his family has raised over $37,000; an update noted he has opened his eyes and has some sensation in a foot but remains on life support and faces a lengthy recovery, likely requiring rehabilitation and wheelchair use.

via The Guardian|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

From Broken Tooth to Open-Heart Surgery: A Harrowing 7-Month Health Battle

A man in Ohio initially diagnosed with the flu after having a broken tooth pulled ended up experiencing a 7-month medical ordeal. Despite seeking medical help multiple times, his condition worsened, leading to a significant weight loss and unconsciousness. Eventually, he was diagnosed with meningitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. After being admitted to the hospital, it was discovered that he had a severe, full-body blood infection and bacterial endocarditis. He underwent open-heart surgery to replace a damaged valve. The man believes his health issues can be traced back to his broken tooth, which he couldn't afford to fix at the time. The lack of antibiotics during that period resulted in over $830,000 in medical debt.

via New York Post |

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Tick Bite Leads to Amputation of Ohio Man's Right Foot Toes

A man from Ohio had to have five toes on his right foot amputated after suffering a tick bite that triggered a deadly blood infection. The bite caused an infection that damaged his blood vessels, leading to critical limb ischemia and restricted blood flow to his toes. Doctors were able to save his leg by reconstructing some of his veins, but warned that patients with risk factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, or heart disease should take any tick bites seriously. Tick bites are becoming more common due to warmer temperatures, and treatment should be sought if concerned, especially if a red bulls-eye shape appears around the bite.

via Daily Mail|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

Selling Sunset's Amanza Smith Hospitalized with Blood Infection and Back Pain

Selling Sunset star Amanza Smith was hospitalized for a blood infection that spread to the bones of her spine after experiencing excruciating pain in her back for over a month. She underwent surgery to remove portions of the infection from her spine and is now on the mend.

via E! NEWS|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Amanza Smith recovering after surgery for blood infection-related back pain.

Amanza Smith, star of Selling Sunset, underwent surgery for a blood infection that caused her severe back pain for several weeks. The infection had spread to the bones of her spine, causing osteomyelitis. Smith is now "on the mend" and optimistic that her remaining course of antibiotics will take care of the rest of the infection. She thanked the staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for taking good care of her.

via Daily Mail|

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