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Rūta Zumbrickaitė

18-Year-Old Almost Lost Her Life After Brushing Off Sepsis Symptoms As A “Bad Hangover”

Going off to college is exciting, and many students also start living on their own for the first time. With no rules and freedom from parents or caregivers, the real fun begins. But life is unpredictable, and when something tragic happens, it can really challenge students who have just left the nest.

Something similar happened to an 18-year-old who thought she was hungover after a night out with her friends. But when her condition worsened, she rushed to the hospital and found out she actually had sepsis and nearly lost her life. Scroll down to read all about her terrifying experience!

When 18-year-old Elle Black felt “dreadful” after a night out, she brushed off the symptoms as a bad hangover

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