'Nearly died': Moses Mbye's shock medical emergency at Origin camp
Queensland Rugby League have revealed Moses Mbye required urgent medical attention after going into anaphylactic shock during camp on Friday morning.
Mbye said he had made a full recovery and, incredibly, will start Sunday evening’s game two against NSW.
Maroons doctor Matt Hislop, who treated Mbye, said the utility would be free to play after being monitored for several hours after the ordeal.
“Moses developed a serious allergic reaction and he was worried enough to call me straight away,” Hislop said in a QRL press release.
“By the time I was able to see him, he was beginning to show signs of the reaction with a skin rash and swelling. I started treatment immediately and he responded quickly.
“His vital signs were observed for a number of hours after the event.
“He stabilised and made a complete recovery. We’ve got a well-stocked medical kit to deal with all sorts of emergencies.
“Moses is medically stable, and there is no risk with him playing or training, but he will need to have further tests done when he returns to Sydney.”
BREAKING: Origin bombshell. Qld utility Moses Mbye has almost died after going into anaphylactic shock at the team hotel. Maroons doc Matt Hislop saved his life. Mbye had minutes to live. Incredibly he will play in Origin II. @cmail_sport
— Pete Badel (@badel_cmail) June 22, 2019
This is absolutely incredible. Moses Mbye went into sudden anaphylactic shock & was found slumped on the floor. If it wasn’t @drmatthislop who found Moses, or he was found a few minutes later this could’ve been a tragedy. Such a relief Moses is OK https://t.co/qtOWyyc3Uj
— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) June 22, 2019
For his part, Mbye has taken the whole scenario in stride.
“It was something that came on unexpectedly. I have never experienced anything like that before,” he said in the press release.
“It was obviously a reaction to something. I started feeling a bit itchy and lightheaded – I phoned the doc and he managed it professionally. We had all our supplies here ready to go and we got on top of it early.
“I’m feeling sweet now and ready to play.”
