Andrew Scott was rushed to hospital after having kidney stones (Image: Getty)
Fleabag actor Andrew Scott was rushed to hospital in the middle of the as he experienced a medical emergency.
It was later revealed that he was suffering from a kidney stone, a condition that can cause excruciating pain.
Andrew recounted the dramatic experience, saying: “I don’t know if anyone has ever experienced having a kidney stone before, but the pain is so immediate. It feels like a sudden and intense wave that hits you out of nowhere.” He described how, as Laura spoke on stage, the pain escalated to such a degree that he could no longer remain composed.
He was standing alongside his co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge when Laura Dern, who won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in “Marriage Story,” began her acceptance speech.
By the time Laura finished delivering her heartfelt speech, Andrew tore off his tuxedo jacket in a frantic attempt to ease his pain before rushing to hospital. The award ceremony took an unexpected turn for him, shifting from a celebration of achievements to a race against time for his health.
When probed about what happened next, Scott joked: “That’s too much. People don’t need to know about that. It was grisly.”
Scott was in the running this year for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for his role in ‘s Ripley.
He faced stiff competition from Javier Bardem, Colin Farrell, Richard Gadd, and Kevin Kline, but ultimately lost out to Farrell for his performance in The Penguin.
He is not the first actor to speak out about experiencing Kidney Stones. Other showbiz personalities, including Richard Osman, Michael Mcintyre, and Vanessa Feltz, have also been affected by the condition.
Kidney stones are caused by high levels of calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus in urine. These minerals are usually found in urine and don’t cause problems at low levels. However, dehydration and diet can cause build-ups.
Richard shared of his experience: “It is the single most painful thing that has ever happened to me. The doctors kept saying it’s more painful than childbirth but I’m not sure I can buy that.”
Kidney stones can be extremely painful, and may lead to complications, including kidney infections or the kidney not working properly. While stones often pass naturally, some people require surgical intervention for removal.