Itv loose women star details health scare after being rushed to hospital

THE LOOSE WOMEN FAVOURITE HAS SPOKEN OUT ABOUT A TERRIFYING HEALTH SCARE AFTER SHE COLLAPSED AT HOME KELLY SMITH Screen Time Reporter and ANITA MARKOFF 08:46, 10 Feb 2025 Loose Women

favourite Andrea McLean has bravely spoken out about a harrowing health ordeal that led to her being rushed to hospital after she collapsed at home. The 54-year-old, who bid farewell to the

ITV chat show in 2020, disclosed that she was battling flu-like symptoms last December when her condition dramatically deteriorated. In a candid post on her blog, Andrea recounted how she

initially brushed off her sickness as just another seasonal lurgy, expecting it to clear up within a week. But after a week of unyielding fever, shivers, and chest discomfort, she spotted an

alarming clue her urine had turned a dark shade of brown. Her situation escalated when she fainted in her bathroom and remained on the floor for an hour until her husband Nick Feeney

discovered her, reports the Express. Heeding their GP's urgent advice, Andrea and Nick dialled 999, and paramedics swiftly made their way to their residence. She recounted: "The

ambulance team were amazing. My blood pressure was so low I couldn't stand, and I was in a lot of pain. To be honest, I was barely aware of what was happening." Article continues

below Upon reaching the hospital, Andrea underwent a series of tests, including X-rays and CT scans, which exposed the gravity of her illness. She was struck with a diagnosis of severe

pneumonia, acute kidney injury, and sepsis a trio of potentially fatal conditions that demanded immediate medical intervention. "Things happened quickly; drips, super-strong antibiotics

via IV and orally, and I was transferred to the Emergency Assessment Ward," she detailed. The TV host endured a harrowing few days in hospital, which she described as a

"fraught" ordeal. She detailed the sensory assault from the distressing sounds of fellow patients, sleep-deprived nights, and the relentless agony she suffered. Her initial night

in the respiratory ward was particularly harrowing. Andrea found herself in a bay with elderly patients, some battling dementia, and recounted a terrifying incident where one woman

aggressively accosted her at night, tugging fiercely at the privacy curtain. During her stay, Andrea grappled with fatigue, severe discomfort, and a diminished appetite. Her sense of taste

became overly sensitive, rendering eating an unenjoyable experience. She was eventually prescribed stronger painkillers, which brought some solace. Desperate for a more tranquil recovery

space, she fought to be allowed home. After discussions with medical staff, she secured permission to spend nights at home, while still attending the hospital daily for IV antibiotics and

check-ups. Reflecting on the experience, Andrea is profoundly thankful for her husband's steadfast support. She shared: "Nick's life stopped for the first few weeks of the new

year too. He drove me to hospital every day, sat outside for hours, then drove me home, made dinner, and put me to bed. And then did it all again the next day." Five weeks into her

recovery, Andrea has confessed she's still on the mend and regaining her strength. Although the TV star hoped she'd bounce back swiftly, a joyful chuckle with Nick brought home

just how far she's come. Article continues below She remarked: "We both looked at each other, shocked at the realisation that it was the first time I'd belly laughed for

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