“My whole body was on fire, my left eye went blind”… What happened to the swimsuit model who took ‘this medicine’?

The story of a woman who developed a rash on her face and body and lost the sight of her left eye due to an allergic reaction to antibiotics was told. Even though her symptoms worsened after the first course of antibiotics, she was prescribed the same antibiotics twice more.

According to a report in the American daily New York Post, Sasinan Chuenrosang (31), who lives in Thailand, visited a hospital in Bangkok on June 18 with symptoms of sore throat and bloodshot eyes. The doctor diagnosed tonsillitis and prescribed an antibiotic called Ceftriaxone. However, his symptoms worsened. He visited the hospital again three days later when he felt chest tightness, developed a rash, had blurred vision, had a swollen mouth, and could not walk properly. The doctor prescribed the same medicine again, saying it was chickenpox. However, the rash got worse and he even lost sight in his left eye.

He was then transferred to the intensive care unit, where the medical team administered ceftriaxone again. Afterwards, he felt dizzy, and this time his right eye began to blur and lose sensation. He was hospitalized in the intensive care unit for seven days, then transferred to another hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare disease in which skin allergies occur to triggers such as drugs or infections.

He is still receiving treatment to this day. He had to cut off his long hair because of the rash, and he has cuts around his eyes, mouth, forehead, and cheeks. He wraps gauze around his neck to wipe away the blood and pus that is dripping from his face. He is also looking for an ophthalmologist to help him regain his vision, and he is desperately hoping to return to his normal life.

“The pain was so bad I thought I was going to die. My whole body felt like it was on fire and it was hot and stinging, and there are no words to describe what it felt like,” said Sashinan, who worked at an IT company and worked as an online swimsuit model on the side. “This disease shattered my dreams.”

Meanwhile, Thailand’s deputy public health minister said the government was investigating whether his treatment was “consistent with medical practice”.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a disease in which the skin reacts to drugs or infections

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare disease that occurs on the skin and mucous membranes as a reaction to drugs or infections. It starts with flu-like symptoms, then a painful rash spreads and blisters appear. Then, the outermost layer of the infected skin dies and peels off, and it begins to heal. If it is a drug reaction, the reaction to the drug can occur while taking the drug or for up to two weeks after stopping taking it.

Symptoms may include fever, sore mouth and throat, fatigue, and burning eyes 1-3 days before the rash appears. As the disease progresses, other symptoms may include unexplained widespread skin pain, a red or purple rash, blisters on the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals, and peeling of the skin within a few days after the blisters appear.

According to the Mayo Clinic in the United States, Stevens-Johnson syndrome can cause a variety of complications.

△Dehydration Dehydration may occur as fluids are lost in the abraded area and inflammation in the mouth and throat makes it difficult to drink water.

△Blood infection (sepsis) There is a risk that bacteria from the infection can enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

△Eye problems The rash can cause eye inflammation, dry eyes, light sensitivity, and in severe cases, visual impairment and, in rare cases, blindness.

△Lung invasion An emergency situation may occur where the lungs cannot supply enough oxygen to the blood.

△Permanent skin damage As the skin regenerates, it may appear bumpy or abnormally pigmented (dyspigmentation). If the skin problem persists, hair loss may occur, and fingernails and toenails may not grow as well as they used to.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare and unpredictable disease. Factors that increase the risk of developing the disease are known to include: HIV infection, weakened immune system, cancer, history or family history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and genetic factors. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a disease that requires immediate treatment, so if you have any suspicious symptoms, you should visit a hospital immediately.