Doctor Coughed for Four Years Before This Astounding Discovery

Recently, a particularly remarkable story emerged about a doctor who coughed for four years without knowing why. It was discovered that she had a rare stroke that few survive.

The doctor, Dr. Shaiba Ansari-Ali, who serves as a rheumatologist at a hospital in the UK, shared that the chronic cough eventually led to a stroke one day, revealing a rare syndrome identified thanks to the coughing.

In an interview, Dr. Ansari-Ali explained that during one of her coughing fits, she suddenly fell to the floor, unable to move, but completely aware of her condition. "In medical jargon, this syndrome is referred to as "locked-in syndrome," she explains, adding that she immediately suspected she was experiencing a stroke in those moments. "I wasn't scared, but it did feel like the most terrible roller coaster ride on earth," she says.

At the hospital where she was rushed, doctors confirmed her fears and told her she indeed suffered a stroke, caused by a torn artery in the neck due to the pressure from years of coughing. "85 percent of people who experience this type of stroke die before they even make it to the hospital, so my case is extremely rare," says Dr. Ansari-Ali.

What greatly helped manage and balance the chronic cough after the stroke were blood thinners "that I will need to take for the rest of my life, and that's not all. I have difficulty speaking, I limp, and sometimes I choke while eating due to poor swallowing function, but nevertheless, there's no doubt that a miracle happened to me."

Now, she wants to warn others: "Don't underestimate how you feel, especially if it's a chronic condition. Get it checked, investigate, ask the right questions, and return with satisfactory answers. Your health is worth it," she concludes.