Ellen Swarbrick (28) attributed her subtle symptoms of hay fever, alcohol monkey and fatigue from work. Doctors after a few years found to be suffering from insidious chronic disease and needed a new kidney. , the young woman was saved by her self -sacrificing mother.
- Ellen Swarbrick ignored the symptoms because she thought they were not dangerous.
- Over time, her health deteriorated.
- They found her chronic kidney disease caused by an autoimmune condition.
- Her mother gave her a kidney and underwent a successful transplant.
- It is currently spreading awareness of the symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
Ellen from Cheshire, England, noticed for the first time in the spring of 2022 that she woke up with a swollen face. She thought it was a symptom of hay fever and therefore used antihistamines for several months to alleviate its effects. However, the problems continued after she moved to London, where she started studying at the Faculty of Law. “I worked really hard, but I was increasingly tired. The swelling was not changed, but the young woman said.
In addition to swelling, Ellen also noticed other unusual symptoms. Despite sufficient rest, she woke up tired and after ingestion of a small amount of alcohol began to suffer a very bad monkey. Nevertheless, she did not deal with her health with a doctor.
Her symptoms are over time worsened and during the business trip in July 2024 she found her ankles swollen her. Although initially thought it could have caused the heat, When she returned to London, she began to feel symptoms similar to influenza and blurred vision that forced her to seek help.
She had to undergo a transplant
Healthcare professionals sent a young woman to the eye department where doctors assumed that the cause was high blood pressure. Later she was transferred to the nephrology department and Based on biopsy, she was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in the fourth stage. It has been shown that its symptoms were caused by an autoimmune disease called IgA nephropathy.
Although doctors have given the student a treatment aimed at improving her condition, Just after Christmas a routine blood test showed that the disease has progressed to the fifth stage and Ellen needs a new kidney. Fortunately, her mother Kathryn had an 80 % match with her, so she could undergo a transplant in May this year. “Every time I see my mom or talk to her, I cry. Her determination saved my life and now I have much more hope for the future“said happy Ellen.
A young English woman is currently trying to raise awareness of the symptoms of chronic kidney disease. “I was confused. I had no idea that I had this serious condition. It took me a very long time to understand“she concluded.
