The tragic incident of a young woman, Louise McKenzie, aged 38 years, being discovered dead by her 15-year old son a few hours after having been released by the medical care services has shaken the community of Merseyside, England. The unexpected death has triggered a ripple effect of sorrow and a community-driven campaign to help her 18 year old son Reece Barrett whose life has been shaken.
An ultimate “Goodnight” and a Heartbreaking Disclosure.
It is on Christmas Eve that Louise McKenzie together with her son, Reece, went to a local doctors office. Reports made by the Liverpool Echo stated that Louise had been experiencing ill health and she had been diagnosed with an inflamed pancreas.
Although he was diagnosed, the medical personnel allegedly informed the family that there was nothing to worry about and Louise was feeling good enough to do last minute Christmas shopping and clean her house. But later on in the evening Louise started complaining of a headache and dizziness. Reece, thinking that she must have been tired, persuaded her to sit down.
Reece remembered Her being upstairs asleep. She was snorting her head, as usual. I entered and told her Goodnight, I love you and kissed her. She said, ‘Merry Christmas. I love you.'” Unfortunately, it would be the last words they would ever utter. On Christmas morning (11 a. m.), Reece discovered his mother lying insensible on the floor of the bathroom. Louise could not be saved even though he desperately tried emergency CPR as directed by the emergency operators.
The Warning Signs: Could it have been a Brain Hemorrhage?
Although they first thought it was her pancreas, Reece later realizes that the acute headache and dizziness his mother was feeling was typical signs of a brain hemorrhage. We have since learned that they are symptoms, but at the time we knew nothing about the fact that it was a bleed on the brain, and we felt so sick with survivor guilt.
I despise myself that I had not brought her to the hospital. Rather I instructed her to sit down.
One of the teenagers who was left alone to deal with adulthood.
This medical tragedy is just part of the effects of this human interest story. Reece is a full-time civil servant and has never lived with any other person than his mother. He now has to confront the grim realities of financial misery and teenage death at a time when he should have been celebrating. Still up the stairs, her Christmas pajamas. She will never have the pleasure of putting them on that is a chilling reminder of how fast a life turns.
The Struggle to retain a Family Member: Virgil the Dog.
To make the trauma worse, Reece also stands the threat of losing his house and his beloved pet dog, Virgil. The local public housing / council housing laws usually limit some breeds of dogs or ownership of pets, which implies that Reece may be left to decide between roof over his head and the only remaining companion.
Social Support: The GoFundMe Campaign.
In order to help with the cost of living crisis and funeral costs, Vicki Bradshaw, the mother of the girlfriend of Reece, set up a GoFundMe campaign.
• Present Development: By January 10, the community has collected more than $21, 000.
• Goal: Approximately $32,000. Purpose: To pay rent, basic needs, and assist Reece to find a living place where he could keep his dog.
Identifying the Symptoms of a Brain Hemorrhage.
This tale is a glum lesson on how to heed neurological symptoms. Medical experts believe that a thunderclap headache or immediate dizziness is something that should not be disregarded.
Common symptoms include:
• Unexpected, acute headache (the worst headache ever).
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Sudden weakness or numbness.
Inclusively, vision loss or seeing two things at the same time.
• Feeling dizzy and having no balance.
In case you have these symptoms or a loved one does, an emergency medical care should be sought whether these symptoms arise despite a previous visit with the clinical doctor who may have suggested otherwise.
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FAQs:
What was become of Louise McKenzie?
Louise McKenzie, 38, died on Christmas morning in Merseyside, England, probably of brain hemorrhage, a few hours after a physician examined her.
How can I help Reece Barrett?
To assist Reece deal with his housing and cost of living, a GoFundMe page has been established.
What are the signs of the bleeding brain?
The most common ones are the abrupt feeling of dizziness, intense headache, and disorientation.
How You Can Help :
It is not a burden one should bear in situations of losing a parent at 18. You can help Reece by passing his story or help him recover by donating towards his fund.
Have you ever encountered a medical emergency or even heard of one where the first response was denied?
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