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Mom's Long Covid Turns Out to Be Necrotising Disease of the Pancreas: 'Minutes Away from Death'


Published on 2024-12-15 05:43:47 - MSN
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  • Sam Lewis says her painful symptoms were 'shrugged off'
  • landing the U.K. mom of three in the hospital in a medically induced coma

The article details the harrowing experience of a mother, Laura Barajas, who initially thought she was suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19 but was actually battling a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis. After consuming undercooked fish, Laura developed a bacterial infection that led to her pancreas and surrounding tissue dying. Her condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to organ failure, and she was placed on life support. Doctors at the hospital were shocked at how close she was to death, estimating she had only minutes left when she arrived. Laura underwent multiple surgeries, including the amputation of all her limbs due to the severity of the infection and the resulting sepsis. Despite the traumatic ordeal, she remains optimistic, focusing on her recovery and adapting to life with prosthetic limbs, supported by her community and loved ones.

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