Man recovers after sepsis from roast dinner

Udhyam Amin, 64, was given only hours to live after developing life-threatening sepsis following food poisoning from a roast dinner. Mr Amin, from Kingswood in Surrey, was treated at St Helier Hospital in south London for campylobacter infection after eating at a pub in February. His recovery has been described as a miracle by his family.

Mr Amin was taken to the resuscitation room after his blood pH fell dangerously low and he suffered a cardiac arrest. Doctors placed him on a ventilator in intensive care and warned his family that he had developed sepsis and multi-organ failure, with most of his critical organs having shut down. His daughter, Parisha Bains, a surgical registrar at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, said that hearing her father might not survive the day was devastating.

Recovery and Gratitude

After spending just over two weeks in an induced coma, Mr Amin has made a full recovery. He has regained his ability to walk and speak clearly and has returned to work seven days a week. Mr Amin expressed profound gratitude for the exceptional care he received from the medical teams at St Helier Hospital, stating that their skill and commitment saved his life.

To express their thanks, Mr Amin’s family launched a fundraiser for the Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity. The campaign has so far raised £37,000, which will support the hospital's intensive care unit. Molly Simpson, head of charity and fundraising, stated that the family's generosity will help enhance the environment, equipment, and support for patients and their loved ones.

Mr Amin is also sharing his story to raise awareness of sepsis ahead of World Sepsis Day on September 13.