What Happened to Freddie Freeman’s Son? Illness & Health Update

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What Happened to Freddie Freeman’s Son? Illness & Health Update

As a seasoned gamer who’s played through numerous challenges and obstacles in virtual worlds, I can empathize with Freddie Freeman’s real-life journey. The news about his son Max’s illness and hospitalization hit close to home, reminding me of those tough boss battles that require every ounce of resilience and patience.

Freddie Freeman, a star first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was recently an All-Star, shared that his son Max has come back home following an eight-day stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). It’s only natural that fans are curious about what happened to Max and how he is currently doing.

So, here’s what we have learned about Max’s illness.

What illness does Freddie Freeman’s son suffer from?

Doctors have identified Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Max, a three-year-old child. This is an uncommon neurological disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks parts of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms can include weakness, numbness, altered sensations, and problems with bowel and bladder functions. While there’s no cure for this condition, it can be effectively treated (as per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke).

In Max’s situation, the symptom that presented was immobility. On the morning of July 24, he exhibited a slight limp upon waking up. Just four days later, he became completely immobile. He was therefore admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit where they aimed to strengthen his lungs. On Wednesday, July 31, his breathing tube was removed and he was taken off the ventilator.

On Sunday, August 4, Freeman and Chelsea announced on Instagram that their youngest son, Max, had returned home after spending eight days in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. “Max has a long journey ahead of him to build up his strength and learn to walk again,” they wrote alongside a hospital photo. “However, we are incredibly grateful to have our family reunited.” (In this version, I’ve tried to simplify the language and make it more conversational.)

The update went on to say, “Following eight challenging days at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve returned HOME! Max still faces a tough journey to regain his strength and learn how to walk again. Yet, we are incredibly grateful to have our family reunited.”

Upon Max’s hospitalization, Freeman happened to be in Houston, Texas, playing a series with the Houston Astros. He promptly left for home and rejoined the Dodgers on Monday, August 5. Later that day, he participated in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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2024-08-06 13:40