In the fall of 2022, Dr. William Dugal, a 32-year-old surgeon from North Carolina, contracted COVID-19 after attending a wedding and began experiencing unusual symptoms. Within days, he became fully paralyzed and was unable to swallow or breathe unassisted. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare condition that can cause severe neurological damage. Despite the severity of his condition and the fear & uncertainty he faced, Dr. Dugal underwent a year of intensive rehabilitation and has successfully returned to his work as a surgeon. Dr. Dugal had recently had a new baby before contracting the virus.
Exclusive: Dr. William Dugal experienced total paralysis after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. After a year of rehabilitation, he's back to working as surgeon. https://t.co/nA2fqQoG1f
“Dr. William Dugal experienced total paralysis after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. After a year of rehabilitation, he’s back to working as surgeon.” https://t.co/7pU6TqRucL
North Carolina doctor, 32, is left paralyzed just days after catching COVID https://t.co/oGLiCbBVR3 https://t.co/AKjaQEfBf2
Man, 32, becomes fully paralyzed within days of catching #Covid. He Dugal experienced total paralysis after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. https://t.co/qHKYUkJHFf
“I knew there was something significantly wrong." Man, 32, becomes fully paralyzed within days of catching COVID due to rare syndrome. https://t.co/0fy6FK60em
In the fall of 2022, Dr. William Dugal, then 32, contracted Covid-19 and began experiencing unusual symptoms. Soon, Dugal became completely paralyzed and couldn’t swallow or breathe unassisted. https://t.co/CzaCeAuyh8
Dr. Dugal, 32, had a new baby, just finished surg training. He attended a wedding where he got #COVID19. In wks, he was fully paralyzed, fed by tube, unable to swallow, breathe, or move his eyes. “I can’t express enough the fear & uncertainty.” #MedTwitter https://t.co/2T4LryRKor