PITTSBURGH — The 9-month-old son of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer is back in the hospital after his son suffered “significant bleeding.”
A few weeks ago, Switzer’s son -- Christian -- needed three blood transfusions and spent time in the intensive care unit after waking up in his own blood. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 while at the hospital.
Switzer’s son was discharged on March 9, but yesterday Switzer tweeted that they had to go back to the hospital because Christian had more bleeding Saturday morning.
We are back at the hospital after Christian had more significant bleeding this morning. We’re frustrated but more so just exhausted seeing our son suffer. We’re asking for prayers for the doctors as they work to find a diagnosis & strength for Christian as he battles.
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) March 20, 2021
A later tweet said the infant had to get another blood transfusion. Switzer and his wife said they haven’t gotten a diagnosis for what has been happening to their son.
Christian is currently undergoing another transfusion. His hemoglobin dropped too much overnight. He needs his count back up in order to be stable enough for scans today. We’re asking for prayers that the blood takes to him safely & for a diagnosis today.
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) March 21, 2021
Around 10 p.m., Switzer tweeted again, saying doctors still haven’t been able to diagnose what has caused the bleeding in his son after several tests.
Switzer said they have a procedure scheduled for 7 a.m. Monday to try and find the problem.
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Christian’s hemoglobin responded well to the transfusion. Unfortunately none of the tests ran today gave us a diagnosis of his bleeding. He has a procedure set for 7am tomorrow to explore from the inside. This is so much on our little man. Pray for supernatural strength for him.
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) March 22, 2021
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