Simple jump on a trampoline led to a stroke in a 13-year-old boy

In Great Britain, an unusual incident has alerted many parents. A 13-year-old teenager suffered a stroke and 19 micro-strokesafter falling while jumping on a trampoline. Doctors stated that this severe condition was caused by an injury to the carotid artery in the neck area.

It is reported that the teenager initially felt fine after falling from the trampoline. However, a week later, his parents, Andy and Chantal Shears, found their son unconscious in the bathroom. The left side of the boy's face was drooping, the left side of his body was paralyzed, and his speech was impaired.

The parents immediately called an ambulance. Based on the results of a CT scan, doctors diagnosed the boy with a stroke. Examinations revealed that during the fall from the trampoline, the carotid artery in his neck had torn, leading to the formation of a blood clot.

During his hospital treatment, the teenager suffered another 19 micro-strokes.This occurred because fragments of the blood clot traveled to the blood vessels in his brain.

To save the boy's life, doctors performed a complex four-hour surgery. During the procedure, two blood clots were removed, one of which was 2.5 centimeters long.

After five weeks of treatment, the teenager was discharged home. With the help of doctors, he has almost fully regained his mobility. However, complications such as rapid fatigue and slowed speech still persist.

The boy's father called the situation a true miracle. According to him, doctors said the teenager's life was saved because blood circulation in the brain was maintained through other blood vessels.

Experts remind us that while jumping on a trampoline may seem safe, an incorrect landing or a strong blow to the neck can lead to severe consequences. Therefore, it is important to ensure adult supervision and strict adherence to safety rules when children use such attractions.