Former Indian women's cricket coach WV Raman recently recalled an experience when a mild allergy escalated into life-threatening anaphylactic shock. WV Raman said his doctor recommended immediate hospital care for the possible allergic reaction, avoiding the frightening experience of death.
The former batsman played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs for India between 1988 and 1997, amassing over 1,000 runs in 38 matches. Apart from his football career, Raman has extensive coaching experience at domestic, international and Indian Premier League levels. He also played for Tamil Nadu in 132 first-class matches and 87 first-class matches.
I noticed that a few hives started to spread on my body – WV Raman
WV Raman said his routine visit turned into a life-threatening situation when he suffered a severe allergic reaction. Raman stated that he noticed hives spreading throughout his body after taking the medication prescribed to him. He started having chest congestion and strange blood gushing into his face while driving.
“Last Tuesday I started consulting my GP due to a viral infection I had. He prescribed me some medication and after an hour I took it after food. After 2 hours, I noticed that some hives started spreading on my body,” Raman wrote in a post on X (formerly known as On behalf of Twitter).
“I called my doctor and he suggested I go to the hospital and get an injection to treat a typical allergic reaction to medication/food. I may have ignored or delayed but I felt a slight spike of blood in my face. It was strange I thought, and I headed to the hospital,” he added.
This topic is just to point out that we cannot ignore or reject what our body transmits to us:
Last Tuesday I started seeing my GP due to a viral infection. He prescribed me some medicine and an hour later I took it after eating. continued …..
– WV Raman (@wvraman) January 17, 2025
The 3 km journey was very uncomfortable – WV Raman
Raman expressed his gratitude to the doctors for ensuring his recovery and safety. The doctor gave an injection, but Raman's condition worsened. He lived a terrifying moment when his health condition rapidly deteriorated, and he lost consciousness for 45-60 seconds before regaining consciousness.
“The 3-kilometre ride was very uncomfortable. On the way, I felt some congestion in my chest. I arrived at the hospital, and the doctor gave me the injection. While the procedures were taking place, I felt terrible,” he wrote.
“I told the doctor that my condition was getting worse despite the treatment. Things went south very quickly, and I was there in the embrace of death for about 45-60 seconds. I lost consciousness and then came back a few minutes later! It seemed like a mild allergy culminated in shock,” he added. Allergies.
Please share known allergies with your family, friends and doctors – WV Raman
WV Raman urged everyone to pay attention to the signs their body is giving them and report these symptoms to family and friends. Raman confirmed that he has now fully recovered and was able to travel for commentary duties during the women's ODI series between India and Ireland.
“It only takes a second, guys, and life always holds the cards that can suffocate you. Read the cards and don't ignore the messages your body is sending you. Yes, luck and God's grace are needed, no doubt. Please share sensitivity,” Raman said. Known to your family, friends and doctors.
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