Little Ryan Lines' story is a testament to how a seemingly common infection can quickly escalate into a life or death situation.
Less than a year ago, when Ryan was just 13 months old, he began showing symptoms of a sore throat and runny nose, his parents had no idea what gravity of the situation.
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Before long, he was rushed to the hospital due to a viral infection. Streptococcus group A, known as Strep A, which evolved into a septic shock.
The situation became so critical that Ryan had to be flown to Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital.
As a result of the infection, he suffered severe blood clotting in his hands and legs, leading to tissue necrosis.
To save his life, the only option was to amputate both legs and some fingers.
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The initial symptoms Ryan presented before being hospitalized were easily dismissed as minor problems.
Just a month after his first birthday, he woke up with a runny nose, but despite this, he remained as cheerful as usual.
As the afternoon progressed, his symptoms began to worsen: he developed a mild fever and became more irritable. and quieter than usual and could no longer support his own weight, although he had been walking for a few months. Additionally, Ryan also began to experience muscle pain and his urine volume decreased.
The initial signs, which at first seemed harmless, were, in fact, indicative of a serious medical situation that quickly evolved into septic shock.
Ryan's parents, worried about his worsening symptoms, decided to take him to the hospital. However, doctors initially assumed it was caused by a virus and cleared him to return home.
Frustrated with the lack of improvement, they returned to the hospital the next morning and requested more tests.
The situation quickly worsened, and before they knew it, they were flown to the nearest city, as their son's condition was rapidly declining.
Ryan went through a critical episode where he went into cardiac arrest and needed CPR to survive.
He suffered permanent damage to his limbs as a result of the infection. Ryan's mother expressed her disbelief at the severity of the situation, noting that it all started with a runny nose and a sore throat.
The couple is now sharing their story to warn other parents about the importance of trusting your instincts and be aware of the signs of sepsis, a serious medical condition that can progress quickly.
According to the parents, this account serves as a powerful reminder that even seemingly Minors may hide serious medical conditions, and readiness to seek medical help is crucial in such cases. situations.
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After undergoing several surgeries, Jess reported that Ryan continues to be a very active child. Overall, she says her son, who is now about to turn 2, is doing “very well.”
Although he faces some moments of frustration, he is still a restless little boy at almost two years old. Ryan needs prosthetic legs and is in the process of adapting to them.
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