Travis Barker announced in his Insta Stories this Saturday afternoon that he is “currently much better” after being hospitalized with pancreatitis on Tuesday.
The 46-year-old’s post was his first update on social media since he tweeted cryptically, “God save me,” the morning he was rushed to the hospital, where he remains. Saturday.
In his latest story from Insta, he wrote that his pancreatitis was triggered by the removal of polyps “in a very sensitive area” during an endoscopy. Earlier in the week it had been reported that his illness was caused by a colonoscopy, which is a type of endoscopy, but Travis did not specify whether this was the specific screen he underwent.
His wife Kourtney Kardashian republished Travis ’story and added her own feelings, thanking God“ for healing my husband ”after the“ terrifying and emotional week ”they had.
In recovery: Travis Barker announced in his Insta Stories this Saturday afternoon that he is “currently much better” after being hospitalized with pancreatitis on Tuesday
“I went for an endoscopy on Monday feeling very well. But after dinner, I developed unbearable pain and have been hospitalized ever since,” Travis wrote.
“During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed just in a very sensitive area, usually manipulated by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube. This caused severe, life-threatening pancreatitis.”
The battery of Blink-182 added, “I’m very, very grateful that with intensive treatment I’m much better right now,” closing the message with a praying hand emoji.
Meanwhile, Kourtney wrote, “Oh, what a most terrifying and emotional week it has been. Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how fast it can change. Travis and I did a routine endoscopy together and it ended with a severe and life-threatening pancreatitis.
Details: In his latest Insta story, he wrote that his pancreatitis was triggered by the removal of polyps “in a very sensitive area” during an endoscopy.
She continued, “I am very grateful to God for healing my husband, for all your prayers for him and for us, for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support. I am very excited and grateful.”
The reality star added, “I am very grateful to our specialists, doctors and nurses at Cedars Sinai for taking such wonderful care of my husband and me during our stay.”
In a follow-up post, he wrote, “It’s crazy how sometimes words can never really express the gratitude or feelings I have inside me.”
The updates come two days after it was claimed that Travis “is expected to be fine” after being hospitalized while suffering from pancreatitis that was believed to have been “activated” by a recent colonoscopy.
His face of history: His wife Kourtney Kardashian republished Travis’ story and added her own feelings, thanking God “for healing my husband” after the “scary and emotional week” they had .
A source told E! that Kourtney was trying to stay positive while staying by his side at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
The source added: “I was in extreme pain yesterday, and he and Kourtney were very worried. It was to the point that I could barely walk.”
It is also said that the mother of three stays positive while her husband recovers. “Kourtney is trying to lift her spirits and she hates seeing him in unbearable pain,” the source said.
The 46-year-old Blink-182 battery is still under medical care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where Kourtney remains by his side.
Warm words: The reality star added, “I am so grateful to our Cedars Sinai specialists, doctors and nurses for taking such wonderful care of my husband and me during our stay.”
According to TMZ, Travis’ doctors believed his pancreatitis – which is an inflammation of the pancreas – was “activated” by a recent colonoscopy.
Sources told the site that Barker underwent a colonoscopy examination recently; the procedure is usually done to look for alterations in the large intestine and rectum, such as inflamed, irritated tissues, polyps, or cancer.
However, in very rare cases, a colonoscopy – which involves inserting a long tube into the rectum – can cause pancreatitis, a condition that usually requires hospitalization and can last several days or, in some cases, many years.
Symptoms of the disease, which can also be caused by gallstones or chronic and intense alcohol consumption, include upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Hospital: Travis was taken by ambulance to a local hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday after suffering a mysterious medical problem
Hospitalized: The 16-year-old daughter of Travis Barker, Alabama, has shared a photo of the rocker in the hospital, hours after he was rushed to the hospital with a mysterious illness.
The agonizing condition that brought Travis Barker to the hospital: what is pancreatitis and how severe is it?
Pancreatitis is when the pancreas, a small organ behind the stomach that helps with digestion, becomes inflamed.
There are two types of condition; Acute pancreatitis, which is triggered suddenly and disappears in about a week, and chronic pancreatitis, where the pancreas becomes inflamed by permanent damage for many years.
Acute pancreatitis is often related to gallstones, which form in the gallbladder by the liver, and drinking too much alcohol.
But in rare cases it could also be triggered by a colonoscopy.
In an example published in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, a 53-year-old woman developed pancreatitis after undergoing a routine colonoscopy to check for possible cancers.
Symptoms of acute pancreatitis include:
- Suddenly suffering severe pain in the center of the abdomen;
- Feeling or being sick;
- Have a temperature above 100F (38C).
Patients suffering from this disease are usually admitted to the hospital.
Treatment includes getting an intravenous drip and receiving pain relief. Patients can also receive liquid food through a tube in the stomach and oxygen through tubes in the nose.
Most cases of acute pancreatitis see patients discharged from the hospital within a few days and recover after about a week.
But in some cases patients can suffer from serious illnesses that can cause long-term complications. In very rare cases it can be fatal.
About 220,000 people are diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in the U.S. each year and 80,000 will be diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, figures from the Pancreas Foundation suggest.
Source: NHS
Meanwhile, a source told PEOPLE on Wednesday that Kourtney “will not leave her side.”
“Kourtney was worried yesterday. They were both worried,” the source added. “Travis was suffering from extreme stomach pain and could barely walk.”
The star was taken to a Los Angeles hospital by ambulance Tuesday after suffering a medical problem, with his new wife Kourtney by his side as he arrived at local West Hills facilities.
She was later taken to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in an ambulance, while Kourtney, 43, was following her in her Range Rover. At first it was not known what condition the rocker was suffering from, but now “several family-linked sources” have told TMZ that he has been diagnosed with pancreatitis as a result of a colonoscopy.
The procedure can be a life-saving treatment, as it allows your doctor to check the inside of the colon and rectum for cancer and polyps, which can be early signs of cancer.
However, although it is considered a fairly safe exam, it is not without risks and the most common side effect is stomach pain, cramps or the feeling of bloating afterwards. In very rare cases, the procedure can also cause pancreatitis, although there is a limited understanding of how it occurs, according to the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports.
The medical journal states that “pancreatitis should be considered a rare potential complication for patients who develop acute abdominal pain after colonoscopy,” and adds that the disease is likely to be triggered by “procedural difficulties” during the procedure, including the “mechanical trauma” to the pancreas.
Colonoscopy is performed using a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope that allows the doctor to check the inside of the colon (large intestine).
But as the tool goes through the splenic flexion, it can cause pressure trauma to the tail of the pancreas, which can cause pancreatitis.
The latest reports of Travis’ condition come hours after he was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on a stretcher, after being taken to hospital from local West Hills facilities.
Travis was seen lying on the stretcher while wearing an all-black suit, the hood of his sweatshirt raised above his head, with his distinctive tattoos visible on his right hand, which rose into the air when the EMTs left him. take to the hospital. .
Kourtney, who was seen walking next to her husband, was also dressed in black and had her hood over her hair, her face protected from the public.
Barker also tweeted cryptically, “God save me,” at 10:45 PST on Tuesday morning, causing great concern among fans before his condition was revealed.
Hours later, Barker’s daughter, Alabama, used her Instagram stories to ask her fans to “please send in your prayers,” and added a sad emoji, indicating that the state of the his father was quite serious.
He then posted a deleted picture of her holding her father’s hand while lying on a hospital bed, subtitling the photo, which was shared on TikTok, “Please say a prayer.”
Travis’ face was not shown in the photo, but he was seen sitting on a hospital bed and holding the phone. A white medical bracelet could be seen on his right wrist, but Alabama posted a heart emoji to hide the rocker’s personal information.
Seriously: The 46-year-old Blink-182 battery arrived at West Hills Hospital on Tuesday with his wife Kourtney Kardashian by his side. Doctors apparently …