Dr Alex George, the 33-year-old Love Island star and medical professional, has been rushed back to hospital, sharing a disheartening health update with his followers on Thursday. He admitted his 'spirit feels a bit broken' as he returned to A&E after contracting tonsillitis earlier this week.
Despite undergoing two procedures and receiving steroid treatment on Monday, Alex's throat began to swell up and worsen. He confessed he was struggling to stay positive, writing: 'Spirit feels a bit broken writing this but sadly I had to come back to A&E this morning, throat was swelling up and getting worse. Breathing is ok but that's always the big worry. Really want to be positive but I haven't slept in a week, hardly eaten with pain and fevers.'
Alex acknowledged that others are worse off but admitted he was finding it hard to maintain gratitude. He thanked healthcare professionals for their kindness, sharing a photo from his hospital bed hooked up to a machine with cannulas in his arm. Earlier in the week, he had been hospitalised after suffering 'crazy' swelling, severe pain and fevers, leading him to rush to St Thomas' A&E at midnight.
Returning to St Thomas' brought back difficult memories for Alex, who nearly died of sepsis at the same hospital a few years ago. He reflected on the humbling experience of needing help, saying: 'There is a deep humbling that happens when you feel so unwell that you need to ask someone, “please can you help me?”.' He praised the NHS team for their care, noting that without them he wouldn't be here.
Alex had appeared to be recovering on Wednesday, when he felt well enough to go for a walk with his dog Rolo. However, his condition deteriorated, leading to his latest hospital visit. He remains determined to recover, stating: 'Just got to roll with punches now and I will be better soon.'
