Hawthorn teen Jai Serong will likely be sidelined for an prolonged interval after being recognized with a uncommon coronary heart situation.
The 20-year-old is affected by pericarditis, which is an irritation of tissue inside the coronary heart that always causes sharp chest ache.
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Membership physician Liam West mentioned Serong’s coronary heart was nice, however the situation means he should undertake a strict coaching regime and be on medicine.
He’ll solely be capable of stroll and stretch for the following 30 days earlier than present process extra checks to find out whether or not he can improve his coaching.
“Jai is clearly shattered,” West mentioned. “And all of us are for him.”
West mentioned the situation introduced randomly, but when undetected might have ruined his whole season.
“The heart specialist believes Jai developed pericarditis after a viral an infection that did not present signs,” West mentioned.
“Additional checks will likely be required earlier than Jai is cleared to start a graded train program.”
The teen is already responding to the medicine along with his chest ache subsiding.
“By way of his well being, he is going rather well,” West mentioned.
“He has no extra chest ache and is slowly coming to phrases with this.
“He’s pissed off … but in addition relieved he’ll be capable of get again out on the observe and play in the course of the season.”
Serong may even work with the membership psychologist and wellbeing group to assist navigate his restoration.
Serong, who’s the youthful brother of Fremantle star Caleb, arrived on the Hawks through decide No.52 within the 2021 nationwide draft and made his AFL debut in Spherical 21 final yr.
