Love Island star Dr Alex George revealed that he was admitted to the hospital after discovering he could 'hardly' swallow.
The TV personality, 33, who first gained fame in 2018 on the fourth season of the ITV reality show, provided an update on social media with a photo of himself in a hospital bed after being quickly taken to the emergency department.
Dr Alex wrote: 'So Easter didn't go well. I had hoped to post a collection of photos today but here we are. Over the past few days, I've had tonsillitis with fevers, but yesterday the swelling around my tonsil became severe and the pain was very intense.
‘I had hoped it wouldn't worsen but at midnight last night, it was too much and I could hardly swallow so I went to St Thomas emergency department.’
He continued: ‘It's strange for me to come back to St Thomas Hospital, as a few years ago I almost died of sepsis. If not for the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses, I wouldn't be here.
‘There is a deep humbling that occurs when you feel so unwell that you need to ask someone, “please can you help me?”. By asking that question, you are surrendering yourself and allowing others to intervene and assist you, when you're unable to help yourself further.
‘I had this same feeling, perhaps to a greater extent, when I had sepsis. A realization of, what would I do if you weren't here to help me right now? Truly, what would I do?’
Dr Alex went on to express his gratitude to the team in the emergency department who cared for him at St Thomas, before he was transferred to Guys Hospital.
He added: ‘I received medication and a procedure overnight, and felt some relief. I have had another procedure this morning and feel like I am improving. I cannot stress enough, repeat, or emphasize this, I am so thankful to everyone who has cared for me.’
‘I'm lying in the hospital bed right now, feeling somewhat high from the steroids, but truly reflecting on how much I value my health, being able to move and exercise, being able to feel well. Never take it for granted! No day is promised, let's live as much as we can,’ he added.
‘If all goes well, I hope to be reunited with Rolo Polo later this evening or tomorrow, who has also been unwell. What a pair! Thanks for all the kind messages, I appreciate you SO much.’
Dr Alex’s post was inundated with supportive messages from fans and friends, with podcast host Elizabeth Day writing: ‘Oh Alex! You poor thing. Glad things are improving, take very good care of yourself!’
The Naked Education personality has been open about sharing health updates on social media over the past few years, as well as raising awareness around eating disorders.
Dr Alex, who serves as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department for Education, has dedicated the past year to transforming his life, including embracing sobriety and giving up alcohol.
He still works as an NHS doctor, while also regularly appearing on TV.
