Travis Barker is “much better” following “severe life-threatening pancreatitis”

Travis Barker has taken to social media to reassure fans that he is feeling “much better” since his hospitalisation earlier in the week.

The blink-182 legend had been rushed to hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday, with what has since turned out to be “severe life-threatening pancreatitis”. Thankfully, with “intensive treatment” he is now on the mend.

“I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great,” he writes. “But after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since.

“During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube. This resulted in severe life-threatening pancreatitis.

“I am so very very grateful that with intensive treatment I am currently much better.”

Travis' wife Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram to share: “Oh what a scary and emotional week it has been. Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how quickly it can change. Travis and I went in for a routine endoscopy together and he ended up with severe, life-threatening pancreatitis.”

She added that, following his recovery, “It's crazy how sometimes words could never truly express the gratitude or feelings I have inside of me.”

Everyone at Kerrang! sends our love and well wishes to you, Travis!

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