{"id":42814,"date":"2023-10-02T17:22:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T17:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/02\/below-decks-kyle-viljoen-details-painful-and-traumatic-health-scare\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T17:22:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T17:22:50","slug":"below-decks-kyle-viljoen-details-painful-and-traumatic-health-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/02\/below-decks-kyle-viljoen-details-painful-and-traumatic-health-scare\/","title":{"rendered":"Below Deck’s Kyle Viljoen Details ‘Painful and Traumatic’ Health Scare"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Below Deck Mediterranean<\/em><\/a>\u2018s Kyle Viljoen<\/strong> is on the mend following a week-long health scare<\/a> and a Stevens-Johnson Syndrome diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cLate Sunday night was the start to a scary ride for [my fianc\u00e9] Zachary [Riley] and I. After starting a new medication I begin to feel generally unwell. Little did I know the battle I was going to face was the most painful and traumatic bodily experience of my life,\u201d Viljoen captioned several Instagram<\/a> photos on Sunday, October 1, of him in the hospital.<\/p>\n

The reality star listed several symptoms which culminated in a visit to the emergency room.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMonday started with throat pain like none other. Spread to my mouth, lips, hands, and feet. Having gone to the walk-in clinic & diagnosed with hand-foot-mouth disease they sent me on my way,\u201d he recalled. \u201cWednesday-Thursday I suffered from worsening blisters, inability to tolerate swallowing, tongue swelling, and change in vision. Friday there was still no sign of relief. Zachary rushed me to NYU ER. \ud83c\udfe5.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viljoen was \u201crushed\u201d to an examination room where he finally got a diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cBypassing others in the ED waiting room, the medical staff rushed me into be examined from head to toe by almost every service from ophthalmology to dermatology (over 20 doctors) and told me I had something called SJS,\u201d he detailed. \u201cStevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. Treated as a medical emergency requiring hospitalization.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Viljoen continued: \u201cUsually a reaction to certain medications that starts with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful rash that spreads with bursting and oozing blisters. Then the top layer of affected skin dies & sheds. Treated with intensive IVIG transfusions and medical treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mayo Clinic notes that those suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome can require anywhere from weeks to several months for recovery.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Below Deck Mediterranean\u2019s Biggest Drama Through the Years <\/a>
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\n\t\t\tAs soon as you step foot on a Below Deck Mediterranean charter yacht, you\u2019re guaranteed one thing: a whole lot of drama. Throughout its five seasons, crew members like Captain Sandy Yawn, Hannah Ferrier, Malia White and more have been know to butt heads with each other \u2014 all with the purpose of delivering a [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In his lengthy social media message, Viljoen thanked the hospital staff and his loved ones for staying by his side.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith an impeccable medical staff, a loving fianc\u00e9, and support of friends and family I am working towards making a full recovery,\u201d he added. \u201cHaving eaten my first meal in 7 days and finding that coconut milk helps with mouth blisters, I am over the moon with optimism and hope. \ud83e\udec2.\u201d<\/p>\n

The stew concluded by sharing some of the lessons he learned from the experience, writing, \u201cOne, advocate for your health and treat your body seriously. If something doesn\u2019t feel right seek treatment. Two, family and a support system is EVERYTHING. Without them, I\u2019m not sure where I\u2019d be. And three, try to always get through rough times with lots of love and even more laughs (even when they hurt). \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Former ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Stars: Where Are They Now?<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tOver the years, Bravo viewers have seen Below Deck Mediterranean cast members come and go \u2014 but not before they brought the drama to the small screen. The spinoff series, which premiered in 2016, seemingly found a permanent crew member in chief stew Hannah Ferrier. The Australia native appeared in five seasons of the hit [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Viljoen got an outpouring of love from his fianc\u00e9 and fellow Bravo stars. \u201cSo proud of how strong you are \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb I love you till the days end, my warrior \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udd70,\u201d wrote Viljoen\u2019s partner \u2014 who is also a doctor.<\/a><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Below Deck Down Under<\/em>\u2018s Culver Bradbury<\/strong><\/a> left a light-hearted message in the comments section, \u201cSomeone get my man some coconut milk !!! Hope your feeling better bud , sending good vibes your way \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb\ud83e\udd65,\u201d the deckhand added.<\/p>\n

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