'Emily in Paris' star Ashley Park is recovering after going into serious septic shock

(CNN) — Ashley Park is focusing on being 'grateful' after suffering a serious medical scare over the holidays.

“During Christmas break in December, what started as tonsillitis turned into serious septic shock, infecting and affecting multiple of my organs,” the 32-year-old Emily in Paris actress wrote. on his verified Instagram account on Friday.

Park added that his health had “improved” despite what they were initially told.

The actress thanked her “Emily” co-star and co-star, Paul Foreman, who appears in some of the photos and videos Park shared of what appears to be her time in the hospital, for being by her “unconditionally” during the health crisis. .

“You calmed my fears and carried me through ambulances, three foreign hospitals, a week in the ICU, terrifying emergencies, countless scans, tests and injections, excruciating pain and a lot of confusion, all while we were alone on the other side of the world.” Written far from those we know. “I love you, Paul. More than I can express.”

Park is best known for playing singer Mindy in the Netflix series, alongside Lily Collins.

The “Joy Ride” star also tagged Joalibeing, which is described as a health island for Madivas, for its “immediate response” and being “on hand to provide language translations and life support.”

Septic shock is the final and most dangerous stage of sepsis. According to the Cleveland Clinic. When affected by sepsis, the body overreacts to the infection, which can cause organs to stop working. In 2020, The Lancet reported that sepsis was responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide. Both sepsis and septic shock require immediate treatment.