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British Tourist Turned Away from 3 Hospitals During Tenerife Nightmare with Severe Illness
14 Aug
Summary
- British holidaymaker suffered extreme traveler's diarrhea in Tenerife
- Turned away from 3 local hospitals despite doctor's warning of impending hospitalization
- Forced to seek costly private care and treatment, including IV drip and antibiotics
On August 14, 2025, a British holidaymaker's Tenerife vacation took a dramatic turn for the worse when she developed an extreme case of traveler's diarrhea. The content creator, known as Kay, had been staying at the Marylanza hotel in Tenerife and claimed to have fallen ill after eating a salad washed with tap water.
Kay, who regularly shares her globe-trotting adventures on TikTok, described her ordeal in a series of videos posted earlier this month. She revealed that she was largely confined to her hotel room, unable to keep any food or liquid down. The situation became so severe that a doctor had to be called to her room, costing her €100.
Despite the doctor's warning that Kay was approximately two days away from needing to be admitted to the hospital, she was turned away from three local public hospitals on the island. Kay expressed her frustration, claiming the hospitals were "incredibly dismissive" and "came across as quite racist" towards her as an English tourist.
Forced to seek private medical care, Kay eventually received treatment at a private facility, including an IV drip, fluids, and antibiotics. Though she admitted the experience was the "scariest" of her life, Kay made a full recovery and expressed gratitude for the "amazing" staff at the private hospital.
Kay's ordeal has resonated with many viewers, who have shared similar experiences of food poisoning and poor treatment while traveling abroad. The incident highlights the challenges that some tourists can face when seeking medical care in unfamiliar destinations.
