Love Island’s Dr Alex has revealed he was rushed to A & E at midnight following his sudden illness.
The former reality star shared a series of snaps from his hospital outing on his Instagram.
The 33-year-old revealed that he was in “pain” and “could hardly swallow” before admitting himself to the ER.
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He told his 1.9 million Instagram followers: “Last few days I have had tonsillitis with fevers, but yesterday the swelling around my tonsil went crazy and the pain was very bad.”
“I was hoping it wouldn’t get worse but at midnight last night, it was too much and could hardly swallow so I went to St Thomas A&E.”
“Last night I was looked after by the A&E team at St Thomas (who were lovely and amazing), before being transferred to Guys Hospital under the care of the ENT team,” he explained.
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“I had medications and a procedure overnight, and felt some relief. I have had another procedure this morning and feel on the mend.”
“I cannot emphasize, reiterate, or say this enough, I am so grateful to everyone that has looked after me.”
Dr Alex also urged his followers to “never take their health for granted” and added, “no day is promised, lets live as much as we can.”
“From the doctors and nurses, to the receptionist who booked me in with kindness and empathy, the paramedic who transferred me and kept me feeling positive, to the lovely cook who’s sorting me an apple crumble to nibble on. You are a credit to your profession and your families.”
“I’m lying in the hospital bed right now, feeling slightly high from the steroids, but really thinking how much I value my health, being able to move and exercise, being able to feel well.”
“Never take it for granted! No day is promised, lets live as much as we can 🫶”
“All going well, I hope to be reunited with Rolo Polo later this evening or tomorrow, who has also been poorly. What a pair!”
“Thanks for all the kind messages, I appreciate you SO much. Alex x”
