Actor Larry Lamb has discussed the 'hellish' condition he came down with as a result of a debilitating fever, caused by an infection following a trip to Senegal
Gavin and Stacey actor Larry Lamb , 77, has spoken about a terrifying illness he contracted after a trip to Senegal, which left him feeling like he was dying and resulted in permanent hearing loss. Larry, who is known for his robust health, had travelled to Senegal to raise awareness about poverty-stricken children.
The cause of the infection and subsequent hearing loss is suspected to be malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause fever, fatigue, and headaches. Larry explained: "We were in and out within a week. Back home in north London I felt fine, so stopped taking the Malarone pills", reports the Mirror.
After a dreadful hospital stay where he "felt as if could die," Larry noticed some odd noises in his right ear, according to the Express. "I'd never had any hearing problems and suddenly had really bad tinnitus, as if someone had hit me on the head." He remembered: "It was hellish. If I was sitting with two or three friends, it was impossible to follow the conversation. I suddenly understood why people with hearing loss can become isolated. It was such a strain that I couldn't always be bothered to keep asking people to repeat themselves. It's easier to tune out, so that's what you do."
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