It has been reported that Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) was admitted to a hospital in Montgomery, Alabama over the weekend after experiencing symptoms that doctors attributed to nerve swelling likely caused by a post-viral infection.
In a statement released Monday, Senator Britt said she experienced “sudden onset of numbness in my face” and was subsequently admitted to Baptist Medical Center South for evaluation.
The 41 year old is the youngest Republican woman elected to the Senate and the first female senator from Alabama.
Based on evaluations conducted by medical professionals, it appears Senator Britt’s symptoms were due to swelling of her facial nerve resulting from a post-viral infection.
Thankfully this condition is not life threatening but it could take several weeks for her to make a full recovery.
She thanked all those who have offered their prayers during this time and expressed gratitude towards the medical staff providing excellent care.
Before being elected as Alabama’s senator in 2020, Katie Britt served as an aide under then Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL).
After Shelby decided not to seek re-election for his seat, she ran against Mo Brooks (R-AL) in the primary runoff and eventually won with former President Donald Trump’s endorsement late in the race after he disagreed with Brooks’ desire to move on from 2020 election results which Trump claimed he won.
Her opponent Will Boyd (D) ultimately lost during general elections last year making Katie Britt one of two women representing Alabama in Congress at present.
While Senator Katie Britt recovers from her post viral infection, many are sending prayers showing support and wishing her speedy recovery.
