I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis

A 21‑year‑old university student in Cardiff was not suffering a hangover; she developed tonsillitis that progressed to sepsis, leaving her hours from death. The Sun reported the near‑fatal outcome, while BBC.com detailed how the sore throat escalated into sepsis.

Wales Online highlighted that the student was “hours from death,” and the South Wales Argus reiterated the initial misreading of symptoms as a hangover. Yahoo Health published the personal account describing the transition from a perceived hangover to a life‑threatening infection.

The reports caution that this account reflects a single individual’s experience; sepsis can develop quickly from seemingly minor throat infections. Medical guidance advises seeking professional evaluation for persistent sore throats rather than assuming they are harmless, especially when symptoms worsen.