A Coronation Street storyline focusing on sepsis that eventually led to young Jack Webster having to have his foot amputated triggered a mother to take her four-month-old baby for a check-up, a decision which may have saved her life.

Aoife Duffy, a fan of the soap, had the episode in the back of her mind when her infant daughter was experiencing discomfort and she took her for a GP appointment which led to the diagnosis. Because it had been caught early, the life threatening condition was soon brought under control.

Speaking to Belfast Live, the mum said: We made a GP appointment, but I googled her symptoms and remembered on Coronation Street when the symptoms werent picked up by the GP several times, so I didnt want to take any chances.

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They saw us straight away and took a sample of her urine which showed signs of infection. Quite early on the doctor could see that sepsis was developing. They feared meningitis and had to test for it.

Signs of sepsis

Sepsis can be triggered by an infection in any part of the body. The most common sites of infection leading to sepsis are the lungs, urinary tract, tummy (abdomen) and pelvis. It can be a life threatening condition and those very young and very old and those already in hospital are particularly vulnerable. However, anyone can develop sepsis.

Symptoms in babies and young children include skin which looks mottled, bluish or pale, feeling very lethargic and being difficult to wake, feeling abnormally cold to touch, breathing very fast, a rash that does not fade when you press it or fits and convulsions and if any of these symptoms are displayed, it is advised by the NHS website to seek immediate emergency medical treatment.

Other symptoms for all ages which may need checked out include overly high temperatures, dizziness and faintness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, slurred speech and severe muscle pain.

You can find more information and help on the NHS website.

Sepsis was later confirmed as the diagnosis but Aoifes daughter is now completely healthy.

The story comes amid an ongoing debate over whether Coronation Street has been getting too dark with issue led storylines dominating many episodes but coupling this with the statistics of phone calls to rape charities increasing by 1700% following David Platts storyline certainly adds weight to the argument that they are very much worth airing.

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A Coronation Street storyline focusing on sepsis that eventually led to young Jack Webster having to have his foot amputated triggered a mother to take her four-month-old baby for a check-up, a decision which may have saved her life.

Aoife Duffy, a fan of the soap, had the episode in the back of her mind when her infant daughter was experiencing discomfort and she took her for a GP appointment which led to the diagnosis. Because it had been caught early, the life threatening condition was soon brought under control.

Speaking to Belfast Live, the mum said: We made a GP appointment, but I googled her symptoms and remembered on Coronation Street when the symptoms werent picked up by the GP several times, so I didnt want to take any chances.

MORE: Coronation Street spoilers: Gemma Winters horror as Henry Newton dies in violent twist?

Advertisement Advertisement

They saw us straight away and took a sample of her urine which showed signs of infection. Quite early on the doctor could see that sepsis was developing. They feared meningitis and had to test for it.

Signs of sepsis

Sepsis can be triggered by an infection in any part of the body. The most common sites of infection leading to sepsis are the lungs, urinary tract, tummy (abdomen) and pelvis. It can be a life threatening condition and those very young and very old and those already in hospital are particularly vulnerable. However, anyone can develop sepsis.

Symptoms in babies and young children include skin which looks mottled, bluish or pale, feeling very lethargic and being difficult to wake, feeling abnormally cold to touch, breathing very fast, a rash that does not fade when you press it or fits and convulsions and if any of these symptoms are displayed, it is advised by the NHS website to seek immediate emergency medical treatment. Continue reading “Coronation Streets sepsis storyline saves the life of a real baby”