A DARTS star who was forced to withdraw from the World Darts Championship has been diagnosed with GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Sandro Eric Sosing was forced to withdraw from his first round match against Ian White at Ally Pally.
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He experienced numbness and muscle pain and was taken to hospital.
Sosing is still undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome – a neurological condition.
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The PDC released a statement which reads: “The Professional Darts Corporation can provide an update on the health of Sandro Eric Sosing, who withdrew before his first round match with Ian White at the World Darts Championship on Friday December 20.
“Sosing had reported numbness and muscle pains while preparing for the game, and after assessment by on-site medical staff was taken to a local hospital for further tests.
“He has subsequently undergone neurological assessment and been diagnosed with having GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome.
“He remains under medical care in hospital but hopes to be able to travel home soon.
“Sandro would like to thank everyone who has enquired after his wellbeing for their well wishes and kind messages.”
What is GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare condition that affects the nerves. It’s serious and needs urgent treatment in hospital.
Guillain-Barré syndrome affects your senses, your movement and things such as breathing and your heartbeat.
It usually affects your arms and legs first before you get symptoms in other parts of your body.
Symptoms usually get worse over the first 2 to 4 weeks.
You might feel tingling, numbness or pins and needles in your feet and hands first. This is usually followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving your joints.
Other symptoms can include:
sharp, shooting pain (nerve pain), often in your legs or back
problems breathing
problems with your face, such as drooping face muscles or trouble swallowing or speaking
problems with your eyes, such as double vision
Source: NHS.uk
The thrower from Tabontabon, 41, qualified for the Worlds for a second year in a row – he lost to Lee Evans 12 months ago – after finishing as runner-up in the Asian Championship.
But he will not receive his £7,500 first-round cash after failing to make an appearance due to his health problem.
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MC John McDonald explained to the crowd what had happened, saying: “Sosing has been taken to hospital and we will keep you posted on that.
“Unfortunately this match will not take place.
“Therefore our next match and final match this afternoon will be (Stephen) Bunting versus (Kai) Gotthardt.”
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