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Jordan Brook Battles Health Crisis Amid Sophie’s Pregnancy

Pregnant Sophie Kasaei's boyfriend Jordan Brook revealed his body feels 'battered and bruised' and he's 'fighting a mental battle' as he gave a health update am...

Jordan Brook Battles Health Crisis Amid Sophie’s Pregnancy
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Bintano News

March 31, 2026

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revealed his body feels 'battered and bruised' and he's 'fighting a mental battle' as he gave a health update amid his viral meningitis and encephalitis battle on Sunday. 

The  star, 31, took to Instagram to share a series of photos of himself and his bruised body as he gave his followers an update on his condition while he remains in hospital. 

He said: 'Hospital update. Sadly after turning a bit of a corner on Friday I feel I have reached a plateau in hospital.

'Canulas are failing to stick I have had over 30 fitted. My body feels battered and bruised and is struggling to accept my anti viral medication.

'I am tired, Exhausted and feel like I have gone 10 rounds with . Still suffering with pressure on the frontal lobes of my brain.

'Really fighting a mental battle at the moment. Thank you to everyone for you continued support I could really do with some positivity. I will not let this win! JB.' 

Pregnant Sophie Kasaei's boyfriend Jordan Brook revealed his body feels 'battered and bruised' and he's 'fighting a mental battle' as he gave a health update amid his viral meningitis and encephalitis battle on Sunday

The TOWIE star, 31, took to Instagram to share a series of photos of himself and his bruised body as he gave his followers an update on his condition while he remains in hospital

The health update comes after Jordan revealed he is 'weak and unable to walk' as he . 

The TOWIE star This is a different type of meningitis to the outbreak of bacterial meningitis B in Kent.

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Jordan, who has been in the hospital for two weeks, has also been diagnosed with encephalitis, a rare, serious, and potentially life-threatening inflammation of the brain.

And in a recent update, Jordan revealed he is unable to walk due to his 'entire body' being 'super weak' and explained that he has a 'long way to go' in his recovery.

He penned: 'Lord give me strength. Get me home to my Boy. 5mins of fresh air off the ward this morning with my everything.

'Still not got the strength to walk and am super weak all over my entire body.

'Thank you for holding me up all the way through this Sophie Kasaei. Still a long way to go in this battle but we are getting there.'

Jordan and his girlfriend Sophie are currently She revealed earlier this week that she is seven months along. 

He said: 'Hospital update. Sadly after turning a bit of a corner on Friday I feel I have reached a plateau in hospital,' 

He continued: 'Canulas are failing to stick I have had over 30 fitted. My body feels battered and bruised and is struggling to accept my anti viral medication'

The health update comes after Jordan revealed he is 'weak and unable to walk' as he posed in a wheelchair with pregnant girlfriend Sophie Kasaei on Instagram earlier this week 

Headache is one of the main symptoms

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Bacterial meningitis 

Bacterial meningitis requires urgent treatment at hospital with antibiotics.  

Some 10 per cent of bacterial cases are fatal.

Of those who survive, one in three suffer complications, including brain damage and hearing loss. 

Limb amputation is a potential side effect if septicaemia (blood poisoning) occurs.

Vaccines are available against certain strains of bacteria that cause meningitis, such as tuberculosis.

Viral meningitis 

Viral is rarely life-threatening but can cause long-lasting effects, such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems. 

Thousands of people suffer from viral meningitis every year in the UK. 

Treatment focuses on hydration, painkillers and rest.

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Although ineffective, antibiotics may be given when patients arrive at hospital just in case they are suffering from the bacterial form of the disease. 

Source: Meningitis Now 

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