All articles tagged with #necrotising fasciitis
Beatrice Johnson, a 60-year-old woman from Kent, England, nearly died from septic shock caused by a flesh-eating bacteria that ate the tip of her nose. In a last-ditch effort, doctors used sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in her IV drip as an alternative to dialysis, leading to a miraculous recovery. She was released from the hospital after 43 days and credits baking soda with saving her life.
Actor Barry Keoghan recalls battling necrotising fasciitis, a rare and life-threatening flesh-eating disease, before filming "The Banshees of Inisherin," which almost led to his arm being amputated. He also confirmed his split from long-term girlfriend Alyson Kierans after the birth of their son, and has been linked to former Disney Channel actress Sabrina Carpenter, although sources deny any romantic involvement.
A man died of sepsis caused by a rare flesh-eating infection, Necrotising Fasciitis, after noticing a spot on his leg. Brett Dymond, 38, went to the hospital after experiencing hallucinations and swelling in his leg. He was initially laughing and joking with medical staff but his condition deteriorated quickly, and he suffered two cardiac arrests. Dymond's family was faced with the decision to amputate his limbs or turn off the machine, and they chose the latter. The family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expenses.