Post by Seren y Gogledd on Oct 27, 2005 11:10:52 GMT
From BBC News...
Football legend George Best's condition has deteriorated and he is fighting for his life, his consultant has confirmed.
The ex-Manchester United and Northern Ireland star was seriously ill but stable, Professor Roger Williams said.
Best, who is suffering from a chest infection and internal bleeding, was "still fighting away", he said.
The 59-year-old, who has spent three weeks in Cromwell Hospital in west London, had a liver transplant in 2002 after well-documented drink problems.
Prof Williams said his patient was being sedated while on a ventilator, but could be taken off it later on Thursday.
Previously he had been "fully aware" of the seriousness of the situation, Prof Williams said.
"He wasn't in good spirits. He was very depressed, but is still fighting away, as he always does.
"We are just hoping we can control the bleeding."
GEORGE BEST'S HEALTH
March 2000: Severe liver damage diagnosed
February 2001: Treated for pneumonia
April 2001: Anti-alcohol pellets implanted into his stomach
July 2002: Undergoes liver transplant
November 2004: Routine operation to check on liver transplant
October 2005: Treated for kidney infection in intensive care
Decline of the golden boy
He said patients in intensive care for long periods often developed internal bleeding.
"You try to find if there's a source of the bleeding. We haven't found a particular source [in Best's case]."
Ex-wife Alex Best said: "I am just praying that, once again, he somehow manages to pull through against all the odds. My thoughts and prayers are with him."
Son Callum told the BBC that his father's condition was "touch and go".
Best's agent, Phil Hughes, brought him to the private hospital earlier this month to be treated for flu-like symptoms including shortness of breath.
The ex-footballer developed a kidney infection and has not left the hospital. He was admitted to intensive care.
Football legend George Best's condition has deteriorated and he is fighting for his life, his consultant has confirmed.
The ex-Manchester United and Northern Ireland star was seriously ill but stable, Professor Roger Williams said.
Best, who is suffering from a chest infection and internal bleeding, was "still fighting away", he said.
The 59-year-old, who has spent three weeks in Cromwell Hospital in west London, had a liver transplant in 2002 after well-documented drink problems.
Prof Williams said his patient was being sedated while on a ventilator, but could be taken off it later on Thursday.
Previously he had been "fully aware" of the seriousness of the situation, Prof Williams said.
"He wasn't in good spirits. He was very depressed, but is still fighting away, as he always does.
"We are just hoping we can control the bleeding."
GEORGE BEST'S HEALTH
March 2000: Severe liver damage diagnosed
February 2001: Treated for pneumonia
April 2001: Anti-alcohol pellets implanted into his stomach
July 2002: Undergoes liver transplant
November 2004: Routine operation to check on liver transplant
October 2005: Treated for kidney infection in intensive care
Decline of the golden boy
He said patients in intensive care for long periods often developed internal bleeding.
"You try to find if there's a source of the bleeding. We haven't found a particular source [in Best's case]."
Ex-wife Alex Best said: "I am just praying that, once again, he somehow manages to pull through against all the odds. My thoughts and prayers are with him."
Son Callum told the BBC that his father's condition was "touch and go".
Best's agent, Phil Hughes, brought him to the private hospital earlier this month to be treated for flu-like symptoms including shortness of breath.
The ex-footballer developed a kidney infection and has not left the hospital. He was admitted to intensive care.
