July 20th 2024.
Amanda Holden, the beloved judge of Britain's Got Talent, recently revealed the scary experience her 18-year-old daughter, Lexi Hughes, went through. Lexi, whom Amanda shares with her husband Chris Hughes, was hospitalized after contracting E.coli, a life-threatening illness.
It all started when Lexi complained of bloating and stomach cramps, and was rushed to the hospital. Amanda did not specify when this happened, but she did mention that her daughter was the 113th person in the UK to contract the illness. This was around the same time that the UK Health Security Agency reported the death of one person and hospitalization of 120 others, including young children.
In a heartfelt article, Amanda shared the terrifying moment she received the news that her daughter had a bacterial infection and was at risk of sepsis. She immediately rushed Lexi to the hospital, who at the time was in the middle of her A-level exams and was home with chronic bowel pain.
Amanda recalled the moment she received the call from the doctor while driving with her youngest daughter, Hollie. The doctor informed her that Lexi's blood tests were concerning and she was in danger of contracting sepsis. Amanda was overwhelmed with fear and immediately rushed home to monitor Lexi's temperature every hour.
The next morning, Amanda consulted a friend who advised her to take Lexi to the hospital. They went to Northwick Park Hospital, which specializes in tropical illness and bacterial infections. The doctors put Lexi on an antibiotic drip, and thankfully, she started to get better.
During this time, Amanda was filming live shows for Britain's Got Talent, and though she would have pulled out of the show to be with her daughter, she didn't have to as Lexi's condition improved thanks to the excellent care at the hospital.
After five days, Lexi was released and has since been receiving regular blood tests to check her inflammation markers. Amanda shared that her daughter is doing much better and has no long-term damage, and is even back to hanging out with her friends. However, Lexi still has ongoing issues with her stomach and may require an endoscopy in the future.
Amanda decided to speak out about her daughter's health scare, partly because Lexi encouraged her to, but also because she feels that not enough people are taking this illness seriously. She believes that Lexi contracted it from pre-washed lettuce, which is concerning as it is often assumed to be safe. Amanda urges everyone to thoroughly wash their fruits and vegetables and to seek a stool sample if they experience any symptoms.
E.coli is a bacterial infection that can cause symptoms like watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. In more severe cases, it can also lead to bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and a high fever. Most people can recover without medication or hospital treatment, but it is essential to take precautions and seek medical help if the symptoms worsen.
Amanda ended the article by encouraging readers to share their stories and reach out to the entertainment team of The Agency if they have any celebrity-related news.
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