Due To Sepsis Attack, Chicco Jerikho Appreciates Life More

Chicco Jerikho (Instagram @kite.entertainment)

JAKARTA - Celebrity Chicco Jerikho recalled that the sepsis illness he suffered almost took his life. This Coffee Philosophy film star appreciates life more by changing his lifestyle.

"I was really surprised, I didn't have any symptoms, after the activity, in the afternoon, suddenly it was hot, I was taken to the hospital, and finally I entered the HCU because I lost consciousness," said Chicco Jerikho in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, Sunday, April 28.

Even Putri Marino's husband still remembers her poor health condition at that time and had to use a pacemaker to survive.

Fortunately, doctors say that Chicco Jerikho's habit of exercising often makes his healing of this septic illness run faster.

"Yes (use a pacemaker), had used all kinds of tools. And it was unexpected too, post-covid pain was extraordinary, there was just after that. At that time, D-dimer was declared quite high," said Chicco.

"But on the 2nd, 3rd day, the situation immediately recovered, getting better because the doctor also said it might be because of sports habits, so the recovery is fast. It doesn't (influence activity)," he continued.

After facing this tense incident, now the father of one child admits that he values life more which according to him is the second chance from God for him.

"(It's like) getting a second chance (living), because of my lifestyle, habits, I'm pretty busy eating, so recovery is fast," said Chicco Jerikho.

"So when I entered the HCU, I felt that being healthy was expensive and by running this we could get free health from God, blessings," he concluded.