Boxing legend Mike Tyson apparently had some kind of medical emergency on a flight where paramedics had to be boarded according to multiple sites including PEOPLE and InTouch. Before the paramedics arrived the flight issued an announcement asking for a doctor — the message even came on everyone’s screens.
Prior to takeoff, the plane, American Airlines flight 1815, was delayed two hours because the plane was too hot due to the heat in Miami.
Passengers got a pre-recorded message asking if there were any medical personnel on the plane about 30 minutes before they were scheduled to land. Medical professionals were asked to contact the flight attendants or press the call button because another passenger needed assistance. Then our screens said medical assistance needed, and repeated the same thing.
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Once the plane landed at LAX, it was delayed another 25 minutes as the passengers waited to get off the plane while the paramedics dealt with Mike. After multiple inquiries, Mike Tyson's representatives responded and shared what really happened.
"He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing," his representatives said in an email to The Post. "He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him."
An ulcer is an open sore that develops in the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or lower esophagus. Ulcers in the stomach are called peptic ulcers, and ulcers in the small intestine are called duodenal ulcers. Ulcers in the lower esophagus are also possible.
Causes
According to the Mayo Clinic, peptic ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. The acid can create a painful open sore that may bleed.
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Your digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid. But if the amount of acid is increased or the amount of mucus is decreased, you could develop an ulcer.
Common causes include:
- A bacterium. Helicobacter pylori bacteria commonly live in the mucous layer that covers and protects tissues that line the stomach and small intestine. Often, the H. pylori bacterium causes no problems, but it can cause inflammation of the stomach's inner layer, producing an ulcer. It's not clear how H. pylori infection spreads. It may be transmitted from person to person by close contact, such as kissing. People may also contract H. pylori through food and water.
- Regular use of certain pain relievers. Taking aspirin, as well as certain over-the-counter and prescription pain medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , can irritate or inflame the lining of your stomach and small intestine. These medications include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox DS, others), ketoprofen and others. They do not include acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
- Other medications. Taking certain other medications along with NSAIDs, such as steroids, anticoagulants, low-dose aspirin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel), can greatly increase the chance of developing ulcers.
Research also shows that there’s a relationship between stress and ulcers. But does stress actually cause ulcers? That’s where things get complicated.
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From numerous studies, it’s pretty clear that stress often serves as a backdrop to stomach ulcers, explains Dr. Lee. People diagnosed with this stomach condition often report high levels of stress in their daily lives.
Your body’s natural response to stress also increases stomach acid, a source of ulcers.
Even after all of this, Mike still plans on fighting Jake Paul next month. The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match will stream live on Netflix on July 20 from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
The last time Tyson was in a boxing ring for a fight was an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, which resulted in a draw. Tyson last fought in a sanctioned fight in June 2005.
