The reality star shared photos and detailed his symptoms. These included "a painful rash with blisters that burst and ooze."

Kyle Vilijoen opens up about his recent health scare, which he described as the "most painful bodily experience in my life."

The Below deck star shared on Instagram about his Stevens-Johnson Syndrome diagnosis, which he called "a rare and serious disorder of skin and mucous tissues."

The Bravo star captioned, "Last Sunday night marked the beginning of a terrifying ride for [his boyfriend] Zachary and me." "After I started a new medication, I began to feel unwell in general. I had no idea that the battle I would face would be the most painful, traumatic experience of my entire life.

The pain was so severe that it spread to my lips, hands and feet. My mouth, lips and hands were affected. I was sent on my way after being diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease at a walk-in clinic. Between Wednesday and Thursday, I experienced worsening blisters as well as an inability to swallow, swelling of the tongue, and a change in my vision. There was no relief on Friday. Zachary rushed to NYU ER. ", he said.

The medical staff rushed to examine me from head to foot by nearly every service (over 20 doctors), from ophthalmology and dermatology. They told me that I had SJS.

The Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare and serious condition of the mucous membranes and skin. It is a medical crisis that requires hospitalization. It is usually a reaction to certain drugs that begins with flu-like symptoms and then progresses into a painful rash with blisters that burst. The top layer of the affected skin will die and shed. "Treated with intensive IVIG and medical treatment", said Vilijoen.

The reality star thanked the hospital staff as well as his partner for their support during this terrifying experience.

"With the help of a wonderful medical team, my fiance and friends, I'm working to make a full recover. "I am overjoyed with hope and optimism after eating my first meal in seven days, and discovering that coconut milk can help with mouth blisters," he concluded before sending a final note to his fans.
"Some things I learned from this experience." Take care of your health. Seek treatment if something does not feel right. A family system and support is essential. Without them, I don't know where I would be. Three, always try to get through tough times with love and laughter (even if they hurt). "

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Title: Below Deck's Kyle Vilijoen Hospitalized for 'Most Painful and Traumatic Bodily Experience'
Sourced From: www.toofab.com/2023/10/02/below-decks-kyle-vilijoen-reveals-hospitalization/
Published Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:48:36 +0000

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