The sudden death of their son, a 20-year-old amateur football player, has led his parents to criticize the NHS.
A bacterial infection and a flesh-eating disease claimed the life of Luke Abrahams, a resident of East Hunsbury in Northampton, on January 23.
His condition was initially misdiagnosed, according to Richard Abrahams and Julie Needham, the parents of the boy, and that could have resulted in his demise.
An investigation into the case, according to Integrated Care Northamptonshire, is ongoing.
Prior to becoming ill, the 20-year-old railway engineer was a passionate football player and fit and healthy, according to his parents.
Initial complaints of a sore throat led to the administration of antibiotics for tonsillitis, which Mr. Abrahams' father claimed was identified over the phone.
After a few more days, his condition deteriorated and he developed severe leg pain that rendered him immobile.
His parents claim that after being admitted to the hospital, he was discharged and told that he had sciatica during a zoom call with a doctor.
The full extent of Luke's condition was finally identified when he was taken back to the hospital on January 22.
According to the Northampton Chronicle and Echo, external, he had his leg amputated in an effort to save his life, but he later passed away.
His parents claimed that a post-mortem examination revealed he passed away naturally.
Additionally, it was discovered that he had septicaemia, Lemierre syndrome, a bacterial infection, and necrotizing fasciitis, also referred to as the "flesh-eating disease" external by the NHS.
According to Richard Abrahams, the family is considering legal action because they "just can't let it go.".
Health services, according to Ms. Needham, disregarded a number of "red flags.".
She cited unanswered concerns about his care, such as "what checks had been done" while he was in the hospital.
"I just can't fathom how he could get into an ambulance and leave without going home. We need to make changes so that this doesn't happen to another child, she said.
The parents of Luke Abrahams claimed that Luke's friends had supported Jake (right) the brother.
She claimed that her son had "a huge network of friends.".
I'm so grateful for each and every one of them. They've been fantastic," she gushed.
In her words, Jake, Luke's 16-year-old brother, had "gained hundreds of big brothers" since they took him "under their wing.".
Two of his friends started a fundraising page, and it has brought in more than £12,000, according to Ms. Needham, who also claimed that it has brought attention to her son's passing.
"On behalf of the NHS in Northamptonshire, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time," said Integrated Care Northamptonshire in a statement.
It would not be appropriate to make any further comments until all providers have finished reviewing the care and treatment given in this case.
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