Updated 08:11 | Published at 06:19
Child Hospitalized After Contracting Serious Illness
A young boy named Elliot was admitted to the hospital after experiencing labored breathing and difficulty eating. His mother, Josefine, expressed her fear for her son’s life and criticized the initial lack of medical attention.
Josefine Schill, from Nyköping, initially had to undergo antibiotic treatment for an infection with A streptococcus. Subsequently, the entire family fell ill, but Elliot, who is just one year and ten months old, suffered the most severe symptoms.
Elliot’s breathing became increasingly labored, and he struggled to eat and drink. Concerned, Josefine contacted the health center, where his oxygen levels and infection count appeared normal. He was sent home with cough medicine.
“See How Bad He Was”
Back home, Elliot’s symptoms persisted, and his condition worsened. He was taken to the emergency room, where he temporarily improved after receiving medication. However, his condition deteriorated once again.
Over several days, Josefine consulted the children’s clinic multiple times, emphasizing her recent A streptococcus infection and her son’s worsening condition. Finally, Elliot was admitted to the hospital after Josefine insisted on it.
Painful Experience
The doctors at the hospital observed the severity of Elliot’s condition, with his ability to consume food and fluids severely compromised. Tests confirmed that he was infected with A streptococcus, leading to his hospitalization.
Josefine expressed her anguish at watching her child suffer, questioning why his illness had progressed so far before receiving proper treatment. She also stressed the importance of parental intuition and advocating for their children’s healthcare needs.
A Message to Parents
After a few days of treatment, including antibiotics and fluids administered via drip, Elliot was discharged from the hospital. He is currently recovering at home, although he sleeps more than usual.
Josefine urged other parents to remain attentive to their children’s health, recognizing the potential seriousness of A streptococcus infections. She emphasized the need for healthcare providers to listen to parents and trust their instincts.
Marie Björnstedt Bennermo, chief physician in Region Sörmland, expressed regret for the family’s experience and encouraged the individual to share their concerns for improvement in the future.
Updated 08:11 | Published at 06:19
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