Byron Baes‘ Jade Kevin Foster has revealed he suffered a tonic-clonic seizure after falling off his motorbike whilst celebrating his birthday in Bali.
When travelling home from dinner on a motorcycle he rented, the reality star fell off his bike and started experiencing a seizure.
The 31-year-old was immediately rushed to hospital, where he spent eight hours in the emergency room.
“I had a tonic-clonic seizure, my body convulsed and I swallowed my tongue,” the influencer told a news outlet on June 4.
“I was spitting out blood and they used a spoon handle to get my tongue out of my throat and then wedged the spoon to keep my mouth open.”
According to Mayo Clinic, tonic-clonic seizures cause “a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.”
Tonic-clonic seizures are usually caused by epilepsy, but they can also be triggered by other health problems, including a high fever, stroke, impact to the head and low blood sugar.
A majority of people who experience a tonic-clonic seizure won’t ever experience it again and they usually don’t need treatment.
Jade Kevin Foster calls his seizure a ‘wake-up call’
Jade called his seizure a “wake-up call”, as it taught him the importance of looking after his body.
“This incident sparked a profound realisation, a wake-up call reminding me about the importance of consistent self-care and the incredible resilience of our bodies,” he shared.
“It’s a reminder to all of us that we should prioritise our well-being, taking conscious steps to nurture ourselves physically and mentally.”
Jade took to Instagram to share a video inside the ambulance with a caption about his experience.
“The most horrid and scariest thing happened to me last night in Bali. I’m so lucky to be alive,” he wrote.
“I had my first-ever seizure, fell back and slammed my head on the concrete. Wouldn’t wish it upon anybody. All I can say is this has been a massive wake-up call in so many ways,” he added.
“One, for the people that are really truly there for me in my life and care about me and two, how it’s really important to trust your body and stay as healthy as possible.”
We wish Jade a speedy recovery!
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