Man placed in coma with just 4% chances of survival after trying to remove ingrown hair

On the social media platform, his sister disclosed that doctors discovered the septic bacterial infection had spread to his heart, causing significant damage. However, due to the urgency of his condition, Steven couldn’t undergo surgery.

“On a GoFundMe page, Michelle wrote, “All [doctors] could figure out was he was bleeding internally from somewhere. Little did we know that would be the smallest worry.” She continued, “He caught a rare bacteria that was ravaging through his body and shutting down all his organs. He is severely septic and in shock.” The page has raised $8,488 for his care.

Michelle detailed on a GoFundMe page, “All [doctors] could figure out was he was bleeding internally from somewhere. Little did we know that would be the smallest worry.” She further explained, “He caught a rare bacteria that was ravaging through his body and shutting down all his organs. He is severely septic and in shock.” The page has raised $8,488 for his care.

Steven endured a series of procedures, including open heart surgery and spending two weeks in a rotating bed to aid his breathing and facilitate the draining of fluids from his lungs.

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Steven was declared brain dead by medics and given a four percent chance at survival. Credit: Science Photo Library / Getty

Months later, at the end of 2023, Steven emerged from his coma without any brain damage. Since then, he has made remarkable progress, nearly fully recovering and regaining the ability to walk, talk, and indulge in his favorite hobbies once again.

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